“Ladies and Gentlemen, Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking,” he wrote. “I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco — the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them — but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is emphysema
Oscar: Best Picture–Sports Movies, Stallone’s “Rocky” (1976)
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The underdog story of boxer Rocky Balboa manifested itself in real life, beating out “All the President’s Men,” “Bound for Glory,” “Network” and “Taxi Driver.”
Oscars: Best Picture–Sports Films (Nominees and Winners)
August 4, 2024 by
Best Picture: Everett Collection Oscar voters appreciate a sprawling biopic, an underdog character, a triumphant tale that’s initially marred by obstacles and ultimately resulting in success. Those themes have marked the sports genre from the very beginning. In the Academy Awards’ history, 601 movies have been nominated for best picture, of which 96 became winners. […]
Oscar: Best Picture–Sports Movies, Peter Yates’ “Breaking Away” (1979)
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Peter Yates’ coming-of-age film about four teenagers from Indiana who use cycling to escape their mundane working class life is an ode to childhood and the dreams we give up on.
Oscar: Sports Movies–King Richard (2021), Starring E=Will Smith in Oscar Winning Role
Will Smith’s transformation into Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, is certainly worthy of the Gold statuette he won for his portrayal.