Oscar Actors: Rowlands, Gena–Extraordinary Actress, Wife and Muse of John Cassavetes, Dies at 94 

She received Oscar nominations for A Woman Under the Influence and Gloria.

Oscar Actors: Phoenix Sudden Exit of Haynes’ Gay Bromance Ignites Criticism over Producer Vachon’s Facebook Comments

“If you are tempted to finger wag or admonish us that ‘that’s what you get for casting a straight actor’ — DON’T”–Vachon

Oscar: Sports Films–Field of Dreams (1989), Starring Kevin Costner

“If you build it, he will come.” This movie line rippled throughout history, impressive for film that was released decades ago.

Oscar: Sports Films–The Hustler (1961), Starring Paul Newman in Career’s Best Role

Paul Newman’s Oscar-winning performance in Scorsese’s The Color of Money (1986) is a sequel to Robert Rossen’s classic in which Newman originated the role of professional pool player Eddie Felson.

Oscar: Sports Films–Raging Bull (1980), Scorsese’s Sports Biopic, Starring Robert De Niro

The story of Jake LaMotta, a violent and ill-tempered boxer who destroys his life both in and outside of the ring, was Scorsese’s definitive movie.