With a big name like Robert Zemeckis behind it and the thrill of his return to the live action, “Flight” has a great shot of getting some Oscar recognition this year, especially with Denzel Washington’s high caliber performance and an excellent script from John Gatins. Zemeckis has been nominated for an Academy Award an astounding 32 times, with 1/3 of those wins. Here’s his list of Academy Awards nominated films:
- Romancing the Stone (1984)
- Back to the Future (1985)
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- Back to the Future Part II (1989)
- Death Becomes Her (1992)
- Forrest Gump (1994)
- Contact (1997)
- Cast Away (2000)
- The Polar Express (2004)
- 1987 – Nominated for Best Supporting Actor; “Cry Freedom”
- 1989 – Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; “Glory”
- 1992 – Nominated for Best Actor; “Malcolm X”
- 1999 – Nominated for Best Actor; “The Hurricane”
- 2001 – Academy Award for Best Actor; “Training Day”
For your consideration in all categories
Best Picture of the YearProduced by Best DirectorRobert Zemeckis Best CinematographyDon Burgess, ASC Best Original ScreenplayScreenplay by John Gatins Best Film EditingJeremiah O’Driscoll Best Costume DesignLouise Frogley |
Best ActorDenzel Washington Best Supporting ActorJohn Goodman Best Supporting ActressKelly Reilly Best Makeup & HairstylingMakeup Department Head Best Production DesignProduction Designer |
Best Original ScoreAlan Silvestri Best Sound MixingProduction Sound Mixer Re-Recording Mixers Best Sound EditingSupervising Sound Editor Best Visual EffectsVisual Effects Supervisor |
