FEBRUARY 2010
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Turner Classic Movies presents the TCM Book Corner.
Every month we will provide the classic movie fan with a link to an excited film related book.
And every month, we will also be giving away several copies of that book in a monthly contest.
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80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards
Author: Robert Osborne
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For the film industry, the Academy Awards is the most celebrated and most significant night of the year: everyone longs for the recognition of being nominated to win a little golden statuette. For most of us, however, even a walk down the red carpet is just a dream. 80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards (Abbeville Press) puts readers into those iconic plush seats for the thrill of the Academy Awards, from the first show in 1928, shortly after the introduction of the talking picture, to this year's eightieth anniversary.
With hundreds of photographs and an informative text by Hollywood insider Robert Osborne, 80 Years of the Oscar is the official history of the Academy Awards. Organized by year, 80 Years of the Oscar chronicles the ceremonies themselves, as well as the accomplishments, trends, developments, and events that occurred, both within the Academy and for the film industry as a whole. Osborne comments on each year's most important films and shares the stories behind them. He also transports readers into the awards show, quoting from notable acceptance speeches and celebrity reactions, as well as regaling readers with anecdotes from each year. All award nominees and winners are included, with a special listing of Oscar record-holders.
An indispensable and encyclopedic reference for the amateur and expert alike, from the struggling actor to the film critic, this book has been a popular favorite since its first edition was published twenty years ago, just after the sixtieth awards ceremony. The authoritative 80 Years of the Oscar provides a depth of coverage found nowhere else, and it is sure to please movie-goers around the world. For a chance to try and win a free copy of 80 Years of the Oscar, just follow the sweepstakes link on this page.
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31 Days of Oscar Highlights for Feb. 12
Dustin Hoffman ponders his future as The Graduate (1967), nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Director. TCM is also playing Chinatown (1974), The Parent Trap (1961), The Pumpkin Eater (1964) and more.
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31 Days of Oscar Highlights for Feb. 13
Russell Crowe stars in a tale of revenge set in ancient Rome in Gladiator, the Best Picture winner of 2000. Other featured Academy Award honorees include Blow-Up (1966), Roman Holiday (1953) and Jezebel with Bette Davis & Henry Fonda.
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Sammy Davis Jr. in A Man Called Adam on DVD
A jazz trumpet player seemingly has it all but blames himself for the traffic accident that killed his family and begins a downward spiral that threatens to destroy his life and career.
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