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ACCA 1991: As voting continues in ACCA 1991, Awards Circuit celebrates the many great films of 1991, perhaps one of the most historic years in Oscar history.  A number of talented performers, directors, writers, and craftsmen were nominated (or won!) for their great achievements but have somehow not found their way back to the Dolby Theatre.  Mercifully, some actors who remained on this barren list for ages eventually found Oscar glory again, with Robert De Niro landing his first nomination since “Cape Fear” with “Silver Linings Playbook” and Laura Dern doing the same in 2014 with “Wild” following up her first nomination for “Rambling Rose.”  Unfortunately, too many winners and nominees from 1991 have passed away, failing to get back to Oscar since this year, including Jessica Tandy, Jack Palance, cinematographer Adrian Biddle, and shockingly Jonathan Demme.

10. ALLEN DAVIAU – 1991 film – “Bugsy”

The only craftsman to make the list, cinematography Allen Daviau may not be a name that you know by heart, but you should, having shot “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “The Color Purple,” and “Empire of the Sun“.  He was an often Steven Spielberg collaborator before he began working with Levinson.  The 5-time Oscar nominee landed his nods in less than a decade and was never invited back.  A shame, considering how many iconic images he placed on the screen.

9. KEVIN COSTNER – 1991 film – “JFK”

Hot of the heels of his double Oscar win the year prior, Kevin Costner‘s lack of a Best Actor nomination for “JFK” seems surprising, especially considering the film was the most nominated picture of 1991.  Costner is a true star, and one of the last vanguard of the old A-List of the 80s and early 90s.  He’s been in Oscar-adjacent films in recent years with “Hidden Figures” and “Molly’s Game,” but hasn’t been invited back.  Perhaps he’ll just have to settle for winning Emmys.

8. LAWRENCE KASDAN – 1991 film – “Grand Canyon” Read More