First identify these Oscar winners of days gone by. Click on the question mark if you need a hint.
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#1. 1999 Best Picture ? It is believed Harvey Weinstein pressured the academy into this win.
Shakespeare in Love. Okay but not particularly memorable.
Saving Private Ryan seems like a more obvious choice.
You might also remember Roberto Benigni climbing chairs to go claim his Oscar. That was for Best Actor.
#2. For which one of these films did Meryl Streep NOT win an Oscar? ? She wasn't even nominated for this performance
The River Wild in 1994.
#3. 1977 Best Picture ? Produced at a very low budget
Rocky. In a strong year for movies, never bet against the tearjerker!
#4. Who has won the most Oscars ? The last was posthumous
Walt Disney with 22.
#5. Which of these directors has one Oscar for Best Direction? The other three have none. ? He won it for his 21st film
Martin Scorsese in 2007 for The Departed. He has been nominated ten times.
#6. For what movie did Gene Hackman get the Best Actor Oscar? ? Wasn't nominated for three of these movies
The French Connection in 1972. Also won Best Supporting Actor for The Unforgiven in 1993.
#7. 1995 Best Picture ? Bill Murray is said to have turned down the lead role
Forrest Gump. Even before social media, it never hurt to have a viral line or two. (“Life is like a box of chocolates …”)
#8. 1974, Best Actor ? This would be his only Oscar
Art Carney, Harry and Tonto. Some prestigious names in the list but this was a good performance in a largely forgotten film.
#9. Three films have won 11 Oscars. Which of these is included in that list? ? The other two are Ben-Hur and Lord of the Rings
Titanic in 1997.
#10. 1940 Best Picture ? Also the longest
Gone with the Wind. Two of the most memorable movies ever made competing in the same year.
Reminds me of the 1941Baseball MVP, Ted Williams, who hit .406 versus Joe DiMaggio, who hit in 56 consecutive games. (DiMaggio won)
