Patricia Neal in “Hud” (*winner, 1963)
A moody and atmospheric story based upon a book by celebrated author Larry McMurtry, Hud manages to squeeze some pretty phenomenal acting chops out of its lead actors Paul Newman, … Continue reading
Greta Garbo in “Camille” (nomination, 1937)
A lush and beautiful costume piece of the late 1930’s, the Parisian story of Camille could easily have ventured into elaborate melodrama, but if you focus your attention solely on … Continue reading
Ingrid Bergman in “For Whom the Bell Tolls” (nomination, 1943), “Joan of Arc” (nomination, 1948), and “Autumn Sonata” (nomination, 1978)
Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman may indeed be considered a “goddess” of cinema. Many of her performances are considered among the greatest ever onscreen, and she was honored with a total … Continue reading
Cicely Tyson in “Sounder” (nomination, 1972)
1972’s Sounder is truly one of those films about growing up – and doing so in a pretty speedy way – at a relatively young age. Set in Depression-era Louisiana, … Continue reading
Lee Remick in “Days of Wine and Roses” (nomination, 1962)
Searing, gripping performances drive Days of Wine and Roses, the 1962 drama depicting the ravages of alcoholism on a young married couple, directed by the acclaimed Blake Edwards. A surprising … Continue reading
