1980: Raging Bull (Thelma Schoonmaker)
Oscar winner: Raging Bull (Thelma Schoonmaker)
1981: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Michael Kahn)
Oscar winner: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Michael Kahn)
1982: Blade Runner (Terry Rawlings)
Oscar winner: Gandhi (John Bloom)
Was this nominated?: No
1983: Scarface (Gerald B. Greenberg and David Ray)
Oscar winner: The Right Stuff (Glenn Farr, Lisa Fruchtman, Stephen A. Rotter, Douglas Stewart and Tom Rolf)
Was this nominated?: No
1984: A Nightmare on Elm Street (Pat McMahon and Rick Shaine)
Oscar winner: The Killing Fields (Jim Clark)
Was this nominated?: No
1985: After Hours (Thelma Schoonmaker)
Oscar winner: Witness (Thom Noble)
Was this nominated?: No
1986: Mauvais Sang (Nelly Quettier)
Oscar winner: Platoon (Claire Simpson)
Was this nominated?: No
1987: Full Metal Jacket (Martin Hunter)
Oscar winner: The Last Emperor (Gabriella Cristiani)
Was this nominated?: No
1988: Die Hard (Frank J. Urioste and John F. Link)
Oscar winner: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Arthur Schmidt)
Was this nominated?: Yes
1989: Do the Right Thing (Barry Alexander Brown)
Oscar winner: Born on the Fourth of July (David Brenner and Joe Hutshing)
Was this nominated?: No
Updated: 4/22/15
Updated: 4/22/15
Another terrific post! Blade Runner never really won my heart, but I remember it as a visually unique, interesting film.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's divisive, but I love it. :)
DeleteBlade runner not being nominated! *outrage* Great to see it as your win, as well as Scarface.
ReplyDeleteHaha, glad you like those picks.
DeleteMan, I'm absolute agreement with you on this list. You're pretty much dead on with this list as far as editing is concerned.
ReplyDeleteThanks, man. Glad you approve.
DeleteI had no idea Die Hard was nominated, very cool! An informative post once again, Josh.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ruth. Yeah, the Academy does some cool things sometimes. :)
DeleteLove these, whatta shocker haha. A Nightmare on Elm Street is a spirited choice, as is Die Hard. Do the Right Thing should'be won the Oscar in my opinion. That one was so meticulously edited. Love that film.
ReplyDeleteHa, glad you love 'em! I rewatched both films within the last few months, and the editing really stood out.
DeleteAgree 100% on Do the Right Thing. No contest.