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Check It Out

If you missed seeing the nominated movies in theaters, consider checking them out from the library and decide for yourself who the winners should be.

Websites

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Find out more information on the biggest ceremony of the awards season on the official Academy Awards website.
IMDb
Find out who was in the movie, read actor bios, and keep up on the latest award season news with this website.

From Book To Movie

Film awards season is in full swing and some of this year's Academy nominated movies were based on books. Find out if the book was better by checking out the source!

The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
This 1883 classic Italian story follows the adventures of a wooden puppet brought to life.
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Written by a German veteran of WWI, All Quiet on the Western Front describes the experiences of a group of German boys who join the Kaiser's army.
Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault
First written down by Italian author Giovanni Francesco Straparola in the 1500s, this story of a trickster cat has delighted children and adults alike for centuries.
Women Talking by Miriam Toews
After learning the men in the community have been drugging and attacking more than a hundred women, eight Mennonite women meet in secret to decide whether they should escape to a place outside the colony or stay in the only world they've ever known.

Hollywood History

Academy Awards History
Learn about the history of the Academy Awards with these titles from the library.
Making the Movies
Learn how your favorite movies were made with behind the scenes looks at the concept art, screenplays, and trivia from the sets.
Motion Picture Industry
Learn about the history of the motion picture industry and the creative people who have entertained us with their talents.

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Databases

Use one of the library's databases to find out more about the awards and nominees.

Gale in Context: Biography This link opens in a new window
Find out more about the actors, actresses, and directors nominated for awards this year using this database.
Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Search this database for articles about the awards and nominees.