The MANSON! Movie Awards were inspired by Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary, and Gala Avary’s awards portion of The Video Archives Podcast, during which our three hosts dole out the honors among the three movies discussed on that week’s episode. Hopefully, my monthly recognition for excellence will put some unjustly ignored classics in the spotlight, and, more importantly, turn readers on to what might be their Next Favorite Movie.
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Marc Anthony: “I am honored to accept this trophy.”
Best Animated Short: “Feed the Kitty” (Charles M. Jones)
Best Live Action Short: The Three Stooges, “Dizzy Detectives”
Best Documentary Feature: This Is Elvis (Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo). NOTE: This is the original 1981 theatrical version, streaming on Tubi. The extended home video edition is even better.
Best Score: Marvin Hamlisch, Bananas
Best Cinematography: Harry Stradling Jr., Bite the Bullet
Best Screenplay: Woody Allen and Mickey Rose, Bananas
Best Director: Woody Allen, Bananas
Best Supporting Actress: Jobeth Williams, My Name Is Bill W.
Best Supporting Actor: Charles Bronson, Kid Galahad. Fuck you, he’s great.
Best Actress: Louise Lasser, Bananas
Best Actor: James Woods, My Name Is Bill W.
Best Uncredited Appearance: Sylvester Stallone, Bananas
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