Academy Awards

Cultural

Prizes given annually in Hollywood by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in film performance and production. The symbol (see also symbol) of the award is a small statue called an Oscar. The academy's top awards are for best picture, best director, best actor and actress, and best supporting actor and actress.

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Academy Awards

Winner of four Academy Awards, including best picture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best picture—but failed to win any.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

An adaptation of the 1941 novel by James M. Cain, directed by Michael Curtiz, the film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including best picture, with Crawford winning for her lead performance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

Forman’s adaptation won eight Academy Awards, including best picture and best director.

From Salon ● May 16, 2026

Citizen Kane was nominated for nine Academy Awards.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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