Labyrinth / The Dark Crystal double feature.

In most scenarios, sure. But it in a comedy like Buffy, having a comedic cameo role by a well-known actor - in this case, a famous children's TV host - adds a lot more humor. Similarly, Tom Cruise's role in Tropic Thunder or Liam Neeson's cameo in Life's Too Short we're integral to the jokes.

Damn, I forgot about this movie, it was SO good. Such a surprise.

Another thing about Steiger, is that there was a lot sentiment that he should have won previously for The Pawnbroker, so that also easily could have factored in.

Amelie (2001) has beautiful music and French narration.

John Cazale I think should still count.

"SEE THE HOLE, FILL THE HOLE!"

Maybe im weird but i use

The Cronicles of Riddick, or Alien VS Predator alot

Or Godzilla

DETECTIVE!!!

Um, how old were you in the early 80s?!?

This pretty much was a lifetime achievement award, though you probably could have said the same thing if it went to Angel Bassett. I like JLC and I think it's cool that she has an Oscar, but her performance was definitely the least interesting of the bunch

Now convicted J.Majors.

One of Kenji Kawai's best scores, right after the original Ghost in the Shell.

Ohhhh, if you can't win them, just force them (only applicable in this situation) still very nice choice. Hope people watch that movie more just by reading your comment

The Abyss

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I'm forcing all my goddamn normie relatives to watch the entirety of The Red Spectacles.

I remember watching the movie and thinking "great premise, shit execution. I wish they'd make it again with a more serious take."

Sometimes wishes do come true!

And Splash was 84

Yeah, such a great character actor but that always felt weird but it was in line with the condescending nature of many people who think it's so groundbreaking and moving to see a racist guy start to warm up to PoCs. 'What a great achievement! He showed that PoC some kindness, he's a hero!'

That paragraph took a turn for the ultra-dark.

You thought a movie called Buffy the Vampire Slayer was going to be a serious movie? He was dragging it out for comedic purposes.

Negative two plus two equals?

Brilliant movie! This was also super early in her career, 1943 and her fourth movie after the others listed.

Then Casanova Brown (her first less-acclaimed film), then Best Picture-winner and #1 highest-grossing film of the decade The Best Years of Our Lives.

I've only seen Shadow and Best Years, but both are masterpieces.

I actually loved her quirky over the top character so much. I love her acting much more in her old age than when she was starting out.