23 February, 2011
The rabbits prepare to defend their warren in Watership Down (1978) - the best animated film since the 50's
1970 - 1979
Total Films I’ve Seen: 755
Films That Make the Top 5 in Any Category: 38
Best Film Not to Make the Top 5 in Any Category: Mean Streets
Film of the Decade: The Godfather
Worst Film of the Decade: Caligula
Worst Best Picture Nominee of the Decade: Love Story
Worst Film of the Decade Made by a Top 100 Director: The Brood (more…)
13 February, 2011
One of the quieter moments between Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro in The Deer Hunter (1978)
The 51st annual Academy Awards, for the film year 1978. The nominations were announced on February 20, 1979 and the awards were held on April 9, 1979.
Best Picture: The Deer Hunter
Most Surprising Omission: Interiors
Best Eligible Film Not Nominated: Autumn Sonata
Best Eligible English-Language Film Not Nominated: Interiors
Rank (out of 82) Among Best Picture Years: #41 (more…)
11 February, 2011
The closing "God Bless America" scene in The Deer Hunter
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