Why did David Letterman introduce Uma Thurman to Oprah Winfrey? Because he thought the secret to a great Oscars was to prove that celebrities are… Read More »1995 Classic: The “Uma, Oprah” Opener

Why were the short film winners so brief? Because they knew that every second they spent talking was a second Dave wasn’t talking about “Uma… Read More »1995 Legacy: The “Quiet” Winners

Why did Forrest Gump win Best Picture? Because in 1995, Hollywood decided that “Life is like a box of chocolates,” but the Oscars are like… Read More »1995 Legacy: The Forrest Gump Sweep

Why was the ER star there? To prove that “Television Doctors” are the only people who can make a tuxedo look like life-saving equipment. Part… Read More »1995 Classic: The George Clooney Appearance

Why was Samuel L. Jackson’s reaction to losing Best Supporting Actor so famous? Because it was the first time an Oscar nominee reacted exactly like… Read More »1995 Vintage: The Samuel L. Jackson “Sh*t” Moment

Why did he get the Humanitarian Award? Because after “We Are the World,” the Academy realized he was the only one who could get all… Read More »1995 Archive: The Quincy Jones Tribute

Why was everyone talking about Mel Gibson’s kilt? Because in 1995, we learned that “Freedom” meant the right to wear a skirt to work and… Read More »1995 Vintage: The “Braveheart” Tease

Why was it ignored? Because the Academy prefers their violence with a “Best Picture” filter and a lot less neon. Part of the 31 Oscars… Read More »1995 Vintage: The “Natural Born Killers” Snub

Why didn’t Quentin Tarantino win Best Picture? Because the Academy decided that while “Royale with Cheese” is a great line, “Life is like a box… Read More »1995 Classic: The Pulp Fiction Snub

Why was the British movie a hit? To prove that Hugh Grant’s hair was the most powerful “Special Effect” of 1995. Part of the 31… Read More »1995 Legacy: The “Four Weddings and a Funeral” Hope