Monday, November 3, 2008

#66. Terms of Endearment (1983)


Director: James L. Brooks
Screenplay: James L. Brooks (Based on the novel by Larry McMurty)
Cast: Shirley McLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, John Lithgow, Danny De Vito, Lisa Hart Carroll, Betty King, Huckleberry Fox, Troy Bishop

Quote: "My daughter is in pain, can't you understand that! GIVE MY DAUGHTER THE SHOT!"

A touching mother-daughter tale and a Best Picture to boot, with a brilliant, stellar cast. We meet Aurora Greenway (Shirley McLaine) and daughter Emma (Debra Winger), facing difficulties about leaving each other when Emma decides to get married. Following several years in their lives, we see them in their unhappy states of their life, but they make excuses for themselves to continue on living. But as the end draws to a near, they realize that maybe all they have is each other. Especially when they face something quite fatal.

OSCAR winner for Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Actress in a Leading Role (Shirley McLaine), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jack Nicholson), Best Director (James L. Brooks), Best Adapted Screenplay

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