screenplay
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“Moonlight” was directed by Barry Jenkins and earned Jenkins and McCraney an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2023
One of only two categories in which this largely underappreciated film was nominated, Best Adapted Screenplay seems like the most likely chance for "Women Talking" to score an award on Sunday night.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2023
Along with the Worst Picture nomination for the movie, Colson Baker, which is Machine Gun Kelly’s real name, is also nominated in the Worst Director, Screenplay and Actor categories.
From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2023
Fletcher won an Oscar in 1976 for her role, part of a rare clean sweep that saw the film also bag Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Screenplay.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2022
Welles and writer Herman Mankiewicz shared the award for Best Original Screenplay.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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Academy Awards, List 3
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