It's Oscar week, yeah! Everything is building up to Sunday night. As you gear up to watch the awards to see the stars, the clothes and the showmanship of one Billy Crystal (and, oh yeah, to see who goes home with the bald guy!), why not watch one of Oscar's past contenders? Set the mood. Here are just a few past Oscar contenders to keep you going:For The Hardcore Cinephile:
Citizen Kane (1941)It's been named the greatest snub for Best Picture. Ever. Period. And after watching this film, you can see why. Everything falls into place in this masterfully executed film by Orson Welles.
IMDB Logline: Following the death of a publishing tycoon (Kane), news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance.
For The Movie-Musical with Edge Fanatic:
Cabaret (1972)Bob Fosse's shocking, sexy, daring adaptation of this musical set in Germany won a slew of Academy Awards in 1973 and Liza Minnelli's pipes are not the only reason...
IMDB Logline: A female girlie club entertainer (Sally Bowles) in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them.
For The Unconventional:
Juno (2007)Another "coming of age" story it is not. If you're looking for clever writing and a story that will surprisingly touch your heart and make you laugh all at once, look no further than this Best Original Screenplay Winner.
IMDB Logline: Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child.
Wonderful picks! "Citizen Kane" is absolutely brilliant, "Cabaret" reminds me of a lit. class I took in college (!), and "Juno" is still one of the most clever 21st century screenplays I've ever had the pleasure of watching on the big screen.
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