Nominees:
The Fugitive
In the Name of the Father
The Piano
The Remains of the Day
Schindler’s List
Winner:
Schindler’s List
The Fugitive
In the Name of the Father
The Piano
The Remains of the Day
Schindler’s List
Winner:
Schindler’s List
Story: Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) is a vain, glorious and greedy German businessman who becomes unlikely humanitarian amid the barbaric Nazi reign when he feels compelled to turn his factory into a refuge for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save about 1100 Jews from being gassed at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Hilarity ensues.Trivia: Steven Spielberg was not paid for this film. He refused to accept a salary citing that it would be "blood money". At his insistence, all royalties and residuals from this film that would normally have gone to him instead are given to the Shoah Foundation, which records and preserves written and videotaped testimonies from survivors of genocide worldwide, including the Holocaust.
So, tell me what you think? Did you like Shindler’s List? Would you have picked another movie as Best Picture? Why?
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Schindler's List is by far the best movie this year. Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes were magnificent.
In The Name of the Father - A man's coerced confession to an IRA bombing he didn't do imprisons his father as well; a British lawyer helps fight for their freedom.
The Piano - A woman who refuses to speak, her piano, and her daughter are sent to New Zealand for an arranged marriage. Both Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin won Oscars for this movie.
The Remains of the Day - A butler who sacrificed body and soul to service in the years before World War II realizes too late how misguided his loyalty has been.
The Fugitive - Dr. Richard Kimble, unjustly accused of killing his wife, must find the real one-armed killer while avoiding U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard. To date this is the only remake of a regular television series to be nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award.
You're right Will, Schindler's List was the best in this year and many other years too. It was a very powerful and profound movie. I did like the Piano too, but it pales in comparison to Schindler's List. One thing I thought unusual about it was that is was shot in black and white (except for the little girl with the red coat) and it took some getting used to.
Good Night, and Good Luck is in black and white this year, It was good but not as good as Schindler's List.
I forgot The Fugitive was nominated for best picture.
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