Braveheart leads with five Oscars at Academy Awards
Mel Gibson directed Braveheart won best picture and best director as he thanked Randall Wallace and Alan Ladd Jr. Emma Thompson won best adapted screenplay for Sense and Sensibility. Nicolas Cage and Mira Sorvino earned acting honors in first nominations, while Whoopi Goldberg hosted a politically toned three hour ceremony.
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Smaller films thrive at Oscars amid big budget showcase
AP writer notes vitality of low budget gems at the ceremony led by Braveheart while winners like Nicolas Cage, Susan Sarandon, Mira Sorvino, and Kevin Spacey clinched acting honors from modest productions. Chuck Jones and Kirk Douglas earned standing ovations. Reeve received rousing applause in a wheelchair. Emcee jabs at candidates and jokes offend some. Editor’s note recalls Thomas’s long Hollywood tenure.
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Birdcage tops box office for third weekend
LOS ANGELES AP reports The Birdcage remains the nation’s top film for the third straight weekend, grossing 13.3 million dollars. The article also notes Oscar winners Dead Man Walking and Leaving Las Vegas among the top 20, with Dead Man Walking earning 1.3 million.
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Box office rankings show best picture mixed results
The box office tallies place Las Vegas at No 20 with 580000 and Sense and Sensibility at No 14 earning 1100000. The Postman has an original dramatic score win and finishes at No 18 with 805000, while another film tied for 11th and overall box office totals rose.
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Academy Award Winners List Confirms Braveheart Dominance
The winners include Braveheart for Best Picture and Mel Gibson as Director. Nicolas Cage leads acting with Leaving Las Vegas, while Susan Sarandon and Mira Sorvino claim Actress and Supporting Actress honors. The Usual Suspects secures several screenplay and acting nominations.
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