... premiere did a 4.9 rating in its coverage area during its eight p.m. showing, according to Nielsen Media Research, and a 3.8 rating in its second run that night. The movie earned a number of Oscar nominations such as Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Film, Best Music/Original Score, Best Picture Best Sound, Best Writing, and Screenplay based on Material from Another Medium, but did not win ... ...

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... star. Casting Nicholson, the actor, is a compelling argument in favor of seeing a new film. His presence in almost any motion picture breaths life into the character he portrays. His eleven nominations and three Academy Awards are testimony to the respect Nicholson has earned from the Hollywood creative community. Born John Joseph Nicholson, Jack's achievements are an inspiration to young people who ... ...

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... . "Chariots of Fire," "The English Patient," and "Casablanca," were among the 12 best picture winners for Warner Brothers. Out of the five studios I polled, Twentieth Century Fox received the most nominations and awards, 68 and 39 respectively. Due to the potpourri-like atmosphere of the movie business, this poll may have been better suited for a more film-educated crowd. Had there ... ...

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... Prince of Tides was the first motion picture directed by a female star ever to receive a Best Director nomination from the Directors Guild of America, as well as seven Academy Award nominations. Barbra Streisand produced the heralded drama, in addition to directing and starring in it. For her very first Broadway appearance in I Can Get It For You Wholesale, she won the ... ...

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