Unquestionably the best film of the year, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is nominated for 11 Academy Awards. If it doesn't win Best Picture, an army of fans with swords and axes can be expected to surround the arena.
UPDATES:
• Art Direction WINNER!
• Costume Design WINNER!
• Writing (Adapted Screenplay) WINNER!
• Visual Effects WINNER!
• Sound WINNER!
• Music (Song) WINNER!
• Music (Score) WINNER!
• Make-Up WINNER!
• Film Editing WINNER!
• Directing WINNER!
• Best Picture WINNER! WINNER! WINNER!
Per John Hood at NRO's The Corner, "Lord of the Rings is on track to sweep pretty much everything it's up for, thus reinforcing one's faith in justice and the cosmic order." Glad it came true.
Posted by Alan at February 29, 2004 07:54 PM