My father and I were chatting ...

Question: My father and I were chatting about Clint Eastwood's talent for directing actors to Academy Awards, now I'm wondering which director has directed the most actors to Oscar victories. My father is thinking William Wyler. Is he right?  Answer: Yes, he is: It's William Wyler. He directed 31 actors and actresses in performances that earned them Academy Award nominations. Bette Davis (Jezebel), Fay Bainter (Jezebel), Greer Garson (Mrs. Min read more

IN MEMORIAM

Geraldine Fitzgerald, who netted an Academy Award nomination for her supporting role as lovelorn Isabella in the 1939 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, died on July 17 at her New York home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 91. read more

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