The ‘90s was a decade filled with great movies from almost every genre. It was also a decade when directors made their mark in the industry. One of these directors is Jonathan Demme.
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In the early ‘90s, Jonathan Demme released two very different films that won Oscars in different categories. These movies were “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Philadelphia.”
“The Silence of the Lamb” was a suspense thriller of the highest order and has constantly been on top of greatest movies lists ever since its release. The film won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress – one of only two movies to do so.
The film follows Jodi Foster’s Clarice Starling as she tries to uncover the identity of the serial killer, Buffalo Bill. Aiding her in her quest is the immortal Anthony Hopkins, who plays Hannibal Lecter, in one of the most memorable acting performances in film history.
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“Philadelphia” is Jonathan Demme’s second Oscar-winning movie. It is a courtroom drama that featured two of the most talented actors of this generation – Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, both of whom gave tour-de-force performances. Both were nominated Hanks for Best Actor, and Washington for Best Supporting Actor. Hanks won, but Washington’s performance left many to praise him as one of the best Hollywood has to offer.
I’m Danny Crenshaw, and I’m a law student at the University of Washington. I love the films that came out in the ‘90s. Learn more about films by following me on Twitter.
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