-A true American classic. a beautiful film. simple and beautiful. there is no real message or lesson that we experience in the film. most who are watching have already experienced this: loss of innocence. this film, like "American Graffiti", has a very nostalgic feeling. this is a boring Texas town in the 50's. nothing has happened and nothing really does happen. it's not like the town will experience something that will change it forever. it has happened through prior generations; death, growing up and relationships. that is the genious of it all. we can tell that this has happened before. the characters for the most part are one deminsional and monochramatic. for some, that changes.
-characters find out about social barriers and become more adventurous and for some, thatbecomes dangerous.
-ending is incredibly poigant and true; a painful film to watch, but again, real
-ending is incredibly poigant and true; a painful film to watch, but again, real
| Academy Awards, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Won | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role Ben Johnson |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role Cloris Leachman | |||
| Nominated | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role Jeff Bridges | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role Ellen Burstyn | |||
| Best Cinematography Robert Surtees | |||
| Best Director Peter Bogdanovich | |||
| Best Picture Stephen J. Friedman | |||
| Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium Larry McMurtry Peter Bogdanovich | |||
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