Tom Hanks winning Best Actor for Philadelphia

[@alexcrayfish]

To be honest, everyone in this category deserved the oscar that year

[@dawnagordon2333]

I so agree

[@heleneschenbacher9867]

When we had great movies not just big comic books.

[@isaidicanshout]

Very few movies like this anymore, and the ones we do get nobody sees.

[@brucebosch9362]

The golden age of cinema. And you are so right, all of them would have been deserving of this win.

[@Merylcaine]

Anything really before the MCU

[@Jacqueline2279]

This is one of those rare times where they all deserved an Oscar. Every performance was mint!

[@oscarphile]

One of the best Best Actor fields in recent memory, and that's even with such glaring omissions as Harrison Ford in The Fugitive, Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, Harvey Keitel in The Piano, Kevin Kline in Dave, Michael Douglas in the underrated Falling Down, Kevin Costner in A Perfect World, Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire, Kenneth Branagh as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and so many others, all from the same year! Not to mention Daniel and Anthony each gave a SECOND performance that year that was receiving some awards buzz, from The Age of Innocence and Shadowlands, respectively. Tom also had a second film out that year that charmed the pants off of us and went on to be a rom-com classic, Sleepless in Seattle.

[@edkeaton7242]

I'm glad that Tom Hanks had managed to acknowledge Denzel Washington for his work on "Philadelphia" because he too was amazing in the film and should have at least gotten a Best Supporting Actor nod that year.

[@porshawalker5298]

I Know Right

[@markgallagher3962]

Amen

[@nexxxus7498]

Absolutely!!!

[@califinn]

He did, he refused it, rightly so, because he should've been nominated for Best Actor as well.

[@ritapita1126]

@@califinn a supporting actor would have been Jason Robards.

[@Clouden3]

Don't judge me, but I just watched Philadelphia for the first time. That film was amazing.

[@sign543]

Phoenix Clouden - It took me awhile to watch it, too. It’s just that the material is so heavy, so important, and so on point that at the time of its release, I just couldn’t. I wasn’t mature enough to handle it. And it depressed me terribly at first. Now it’s one of my fav films of all time.

[@canyoubelievethis220]

Wished you could have seen it earlier, Phoenix so that you would be able to watch it many more times. One of my top ten movies and the Neil Young song only added to the beauty of this movie.

[@annelieswallace237]

Phoenix Clouden - Philadelphia - an amazing fantastic film! For the Oscar my choice would have been In The Name Of The Father with Daniel Day-Lewis. You may want to look into it. It does require a certain knowledge of british/irish history

[@fallbackbee9170]

I am so happy that you saw it and that you liked it. It changed me when I saw it. Truly one of the most influential movies that I have ever seen.

[@fallbackbee9170]

@WKPH Cincinnati That blows me away that you waited 20 years. I'm also thrilled that you are here because that movie was so beautiful and true. I was 11 when it came out and I am changed because of it.

[@stevewentworth4249]

What an amazing speech, especially when he talked about the thousands of men who died well before their time. Between 1984 and 1995 I lost nearly 100 friends from AIDS. Many were diagnosed and dead within weeks. Tom Hank's portrayal took me back and reminded me of a truly tragic time of loss. I honor them all.

[@ttsing]

I'm amazed you have so many friends

[@paulzammataro7185]

I am very sorry for all of your losses. I wish you ☮️, and all the best.

[@oldcollegecoed]

That was a TERRIBLE period, and I am so sorry you were forced to watch so many people you loved be marginalized, demonized, and suffer such lonely deaths. My dear boss of many years lost his oldest son to AIDS. Unlike many parents at that time, he and his wife never left their son’s side. After their son’s death they shared how shocked and devastated they were to watch so many young men with AIDS, suffering and dying alone, without a single friend or family member at their side. Those men’s deaths affected my amazing boss so much that he volunteered to sit with dying AIDS patients 3 times a week for over 2 years. But the experiences were so upsetting for him, he was forced to stop when his blood pressure rose to dangerous levels. Thank God things have improved so dramatically for AIDS patients and the LBGTQIA community in general. Tragically, that tendency to marginalize and demonize prevails today, and we are once again faced with our failure to protect and defend minorities and immigrants as a result of fear-mongering and propaganda!

[@marlzz8126]

Suzanne Marie well in their defense back then they still barely knew what it was only that gay men had it and were dropping like flies . It was thought to be contagious. I do wonder tho if any of those that abandoned their sick love ones feel guilt over it

[@danroth4471]

I was in medical school in Philly during that period and men with HIV were pariahs...pharma was rushing to make anti retrovirals and there few effective meds. This movie, especially the ending, is required viewing now. Of the 30 men and women from a Philly gay alliance recruited as extras, only 1 survived those years

[@reetban1996]

Wow, Schindler's List, Philadelphia and In The Name of the Father released in the same year. Man that's sensational.

[@emirhanpakyardm9142]

don't forget the remains of the day

[@ahlethescout8404]

just wait the next year saw pulp fiction shawshank and forest gump in the same year.

[@Loloff210]

Yeah now we get shit 😆

[@nafiiftekher4681]

@@ahlethescout8404 and Shawshank Redemption

[@1andonlyCobra]

Not Oscar worthy as the others, but 1993 also gave us Cool Runnings, Mrs Doubtfire, and The Sandlot

[@christoffersundberg8689]

The 90's is the best decade ever for movies

[@DC-zi6se]

70s and 90s. 70s changed Hollywood and 90s upgraded it.

[@sign543]

Christoffer Sundberg - I agree. The 90s was the best decade for films. Also, the 80s was the best decade for films. And the 2000s was the best decade for films. Oh, and the 60s, 70s, 30s, 40s, and 50s were the best decades for films. Agreed.

[@diegobosch8137]

One of the worst. Not too much.

[@zaasfromparis]

Hum late 80´s ? Hello

[@varowan1]

80's

[@veronikahk1826]

I REMEMBER,THIS MUST HAVE BEEN THE TOUGHEST YEAR EVERYONE WAS SO GOOD

[@johnbarton2454]

You're right - talk about a line up of films and that list of actors - some of the best actors, ever.

[@bekilturgut]

Guess the next year but tomm

[@alejandroriquelme5278]

1974....Nicholson (chinatown), pacino (godfather II), Albert Finney (Mourder on the orient express), Art Carney (Harry and Tonto) Dustin Hoffman (Lenny) / 1973 Nicholson (Last detail) , Pacino (Serpico), Lemon (Save the Tiger)), Brando (Last tango in paris), Redford (The sting) / 2002 Nicholson (About Schmidth), Day-Lewis (Gangs of new york), Caine (Quiet American), Cage (Adaptation), Brody (The Pianist)

[@killamilla702]

He'll no not even close Tom Hanks VS Pulp Fiction and Shawshank Redemption Was the Hardest

[@killamilla702]

@Travis Field Yeap Forrest Gump, Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction All of them to this day Are Rewatchable and still entertaining they age like wine

[@AnthonyHolic]

If Oscars were given for speeches, this would win. Tremendous speech.

[@marysimpson3172]

I saw Philidelphia for the 1st time in years i had forgtten how amazing Tom was in the movie and of course Denzel those two roc ked it amazing job then the next year Forrest Gump i knew the 1st time i saw Tom Hanks on tv that he was going to be a star a huge one

[@Gencturk92]

@@marysimpson3172 funny tom hanks weren't even in top 10 actors to play forrest gump, the first was john travolta but he turned it down and went to pulp fiction

[@darrenmcguigan8466]

When you beat Daniel Day Lewis, you know you're good

[@soyanoli]

I was thinking that too lol

[@2batgirl]

Jeez!! Look at all this amazing movies/actors/ parts on the list and even getting left off this year! But Tom Hanks, this was his best role. It's hard to choose between all the amazing roles this year though!

[@aaronwilkins1843]

and Anthony Hopkins.....

[@nikreece6295]

This is just my opinion...But l think Daniel Day Lewis should've won the best actor oscar for in the name of the father

[@nikreece6295]

@Holy shit, it's a talking muffin and also Angela Bassett should've won the best actress oscar for what's love gotta to do with it as well i think

[@Martinbeef]

Tom and Denzel were very brave to do this film about someone dying of AIDS. I went to see the preview in London with a friend who subsequently died from the same terrible illness related to AIDS and his partner had died a few months before. I pray that they have been in heaven for all these years, free of pain and the suffering which AIDS brings. I myself was diagnosed with an AIDS related illness a few years later after their deaths, but was saved by new medication which wasn’t t available for my friends. I wish they could have help on a few years, to be still here with me, for selfish reasons. But with the world as it is , full of hate and lies, full of people who are so incredibly rich on the backs of those paid incredibly little. My friends are better off in Heaven with the other angels. ❤

[@billhall8625]

Well said!

[@sammeni2911]

I am so happy that you are still here. ❤

[@sharonjensen3016]

Have you seen the Australian film "Holding The Man"? It's based on the book by Timothy Conigrave, who sadly succumbed to AIDS shortly after completing it. I recommend both the film and the book.

[@simonseville1037]

This could quite possibly be the best line up of Best Actor nominees in Oscar history. All of the guys were equal in their performances. WOW!

[@asimqamar7720]

we are going to have Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Brad Pitt this year.

[@2batgirl]

Actually the Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, Shawshank Redemption year was better.

[@Kissy-Suzuki]

They only missed; Denzel Washington, Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and of course, Al Pacino! lol

[@oscarfun100]

You know it's an amazing year when Daniel Day-Lewis doesn't win and you're still thrilled for the winner lol

[@killyouridols6250]

The best was in ‘74: Jack Lemmon (winner), Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Robert Redford

[@tracyfortune3297]

This was a freaking ridiculously talented group of movies/actor for that year! They ALL should have one.

[@jefferyguillen4848]

To this day some people hate Laurence fishburne over his performance, thats how good he was

[@kimma508]

Jeffery Guillen So true! He was amazing as Ike Turner and he gave me the chills when I watched the movie. Laurence Fishburne is just that damn good of an actor.

[@RochellB46]

Jeffery Guillen that’s when you know you’re a good Actor 👏🏾

[@ChAn-dv9to]

I didn't even know he was nominated for an Oscar! It's never advertised

[@tonyaw2353]

Jeffery Guillen Bahahahaha no but really!!🤣

[@christyolson9543]

The more they hate you the better you were!!

[@MaskHysteria]

Wonderful to see Anthony Hopkins so excited for Tom Hanks and Liam Neeson graciously congratulating him. All five are amazing actors and deserving of the nomination.

[@sharonjensen3016]

I was trying to think of how many of the nominees Emma Thompson has worked with. I don't think she'd worked with Tom until they did "Saving Mr. Banks", but I knew she'd worked with Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Day-Lewis. She and Liam Neeson both star in "Love Actually", but I don't think they have any scenes together. So I guess it's four, because I'm sure she hasn't been in a film with Laurence Fishburne.

[@deborahpensa5211]

This movie tore my heart out. Tom Hanks gave a magnificent performance. People with AIDS suffer horribly not only from the disease but from the discrimination they face from ignorant people. I pray that people will be more compassionate.

[@nancydavis4618]

Not anymore, they live long lives now

[@dazzlernator]

​@@nancydavis4618Not wishing to be flippant but no, not with AIDS, they don't live long lives. By the point their condition has developed into AIDS, their days are numbered before opportunist infections ravage them. It is before HIV develops into full-blown AIDS where people's prospects for longer are greatly improved thanks to anti-retroviral medication preventing their immune systems from being further compromised.

[@wandaboria2591]

Every performance at this event was an OSCAR worthy actor.

[@seabids]

the speech alone deserved that oscar

[@moonytheloony6516]

Darlan Brasileiro Agreed. That’s the best comment I’ve read so far.

[@dont.wilson2121]

Absolutely!

[@MARSBELLA1]

that was a vein glorious speech that attempted to turn to poetry at the end - Daniel Day Lewis lost out for In the Name of Father would knock all the balls out of the court if it came out today. I believe Hanks deserved the Oscar but Im very glad Ricky Gervais is around today.

[@oscarphile]

@Sharon JensenTrue! Only Oscar acceptance speech, as far as I know, to inspire its own movie. Tom asked permission from his teacher and classmate before outing them on national TV.

[@singingindark12]

wow.. to me all the nominees deserved the oscar here...

[@Anthonyroccoamaru]

If these films had all come out in separate years, all these men who have won an Oscar!

[@kungfukenny9879]

Wow.. This Nominees are the topnotch heavy hitters of that era!! ❤❤❤

[@ladolcevita3705]

He and his wife, the same Reaction , the same kiss the same look in the next year when he won. Forrest gump! ENDLESS LOVE

[@rachelwofford195]

This is hands down one of the most beautiful acceptance speeches

[@pranavpappu9571]

I really wish it was a tie between Tom Hanks and Liam Neeson. Both were absolutely incredible, and you can’t forget the end of Schindler’s List where Liam had that breakdown, one of the scenes that will always make me cry no matter how many times I watch it

[@nailakamana763]

The sincerity of his speech brought tears to my eyes.

[@fionam7768]

You should check anentirely different but equally authentic and moving speech that same event ie same year, from an equally humble and passionate artist with briefs, Bruce Springsteen.

[@carmelrea352]

I loved the way the other nominees stood up to applaud Tom amazing actor.

[@NiniEJ]

Tom Hanks was so deserving of this Oscar! I respect his craft so much! Philadelphia is one of my favorite movies. It’s cultural impact and social relevancy is undisputed!

[@longmemory1620]

Isaac Kappy RIP

[@lonnishapennington2749]

mines too!! I just finish watching it

[@contrablue43766]

Every single one of these actors deserved that award that night... All of those films were exquisite! I didn't realize the field was so stacked that year.

[@kristinewithak3616]

One of the most beautiful speeches I've ever heard at an awards show

[@keishadewsbury1104]

I mean tom hanks deserves it but wow what brilliant actors laurence fishbourne liam nesson anthony hopkins wow

[@miguelrivera2458]

And Daniel Day Lewis too

[@benrachid8782]

Do you know who is Daniel Day Lewis ?

[@joshuaalexander6296]

That category was stacked with such great competition that year

[@prashantjha2729]

@@benrachid8782 yes, second best actor after Tom hanks.

[@nbkhmb5]

Tom Hanks is so incredible that even his acceptance speech inspired a hit movie named In and Out to be made. Tom Hanks is a true legend

[@sharonjensen3016]

"In And Out" is hilarious. Especially when Matt Dillon's character blurts out "And he's gay!" about his former teacher during his Oscars speech.

[@margarmargar1871]

Yea but didn't he "out" his old teacher?

[@sharonjensen3016]

Tom Hanks? Well, yes, he did, but I heard his former teacher did know about it, not like the teacher in "In And Out."

[@timlane211]

Wow! His speech? He’s hit everything

[@mizkelo7348]

The incomparable Tom Hanks. He still makes my breath catch with his craft. Love you Tom

[@nikkiisrael530]

Just watched Philadelphia for the 10th time and I’m in tears right now. Had to come here to see Tom hanks acceptance speech . One of my top 5 actors of all time. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@singerrb4984]

What he said about Denzel, who deserved an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, is so true!

[@jamesgray1210]

My God, his humility and articulation are overpowering. He truly is a wonderful man and a world-class actor.

[@danielruud224]

This Speech and "My number was A3317." was delivered on the same night, in the same town, on the same event, at the same scene, seperated only by minutes. Two of the most powerfull speeches ever spoken out loud to a crowd of people. May we never forget those speeches.

[@guyfromBR]

Forget the Oscars, the other nominees, the whole stuff: listen to his speech. That's brilliant beyond measure. Unless he's pulling us an immense leg and that was secretly crafted over weeks of intense study and rehearsal, this is one of the most memorable impromptu speeches ever done on live events. If there's a medal for speeches, Tom Hanks is my sole runner for the 1st prize.

[@annlanders978]

Personally I did not like his speech but I loved the movie.

[@colleen1750]

Ann landers - why didn't you like his speech?

[@sharonjensen3016]

Tom Hanks was probably surprised that he won, because the competition was pretty stiff. When you're up against Anthony Hopkins, Liam Neeson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Laurence Fishburne, you'd be thinking: "What chance do I have?"

[@Derexican]

This was such an incredible year for Best Actor, each nominee deserved it, but Tom edged them out. That speech was brilliant. Tom Hanks is the best actor I've grown up watching.

[@juliendestandau]

The speech itself deserved another Oscar... So deep, true and moving.

[@golden8972]

That was some SERIOUS competition that year! Tom's acceptance speech. My God.

[@josephventura2704]

All are worth of this award.. Impeccable performances from the best actors in the world..

[@kylewhytonen]

Incredible nominees. 5 of the most sought after actors in sought after roles. Each one should have won in their own way. Had Tom Hanks been in another year, it would have gone to Liam Neeson hands down.

[@tyliekinc.]

Nah! It would be Laurence Fishburne as Ike Turner

[@juliettemantomena163]

So trueeeeee all the nominees here won a Oscar🍾🥂

[@CASSIDYRN2024]

Love Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. This was an excellent movie. Went up against some brilliant actors. One of my favorites to date.

[@enricotolentino1175]

Awesome speech. Awesome performance . It made my eyes teary

[@johnbarton2454]

Yeah - me too. He really pulled the film into a personal area of his life and how we should all think about those lost. Good call, Enrico.

[@europeanamerican7658]

In fact the nominations are way more important and objective as they are made by actors only. The winner is chosen by all the members of the Academy.

[@michaelacarty850]

Love that particular scene. He deserved the oscar for that scene alone

[@Melisblessed]

My God what a brilliant and amazing actor Tom Hanks is. This role was beyond greatness.

[@jocelynmiranda3056]

I would give the Oscar to each and everyone of the nominees 😂

[@ngonzale3]

What an incredible speech!

[@johnbarton2454]

I was waiting for someone to say that - his speech really was riveting. A bit of a testament to what kind of an actor he is too.

[@ruthiehensh]

All the performances were absolutely stunning that year

[@shumiatcher]

All brilliant- but Mr Hanks acceptance speech shows a great thespian with an equally extraordinary heart … merci

[@cagermanboy]

I'm crying, what a beautiful speech.

[@jasonm-c6572]

Glad I grew up in these times with great movies and more importantly honorable people.

[@trumphatesyou]

And to think he got his big break playing a crossdresser.

[@danxavier25]

What a sweetheart! The level of kindness in his speech it's out of this world! He took a chance on a LGBT movie when it was not fashionable at all. His acting in Philadelphia was extremely touching! I Love Tom Hanks ❤

[@ifeelpretty5790]

The opera scene always makes me cry

[@genreyes8522]

I wish all of them would have won they were all good actors

[@sandrasteinburk3801]

Tom Hanks has inspired me! He is a kind and loving man!

[@fionam7768]

And *brave*. You cannot - I cannot, and I lived thru it - imagine the climate this film was made in, the beliefs held about perfectly sane reasonable people, not only about AIDS but about homosexuality generally. I pray we never will again, for as bad as it is in parts of our world, and I don't pretend it doesn't look like getting worse, we never sink to such lows again in how we accept our fellow humans being seen. Whatever higher power you do it don't believe in, pray they have mercy on us, because so many of us had so little for Their Children.

[@gyufrtsgftrs436jjg]

What a year - I'm glad Tom won, but all the performances were great! His speech was AMAZING

[@xtremelovin]

I love Tom. Not just as the brilliant actor he is, but as a human. That humanity really shines through his characters and acting, hence the brilliance. His lasting love for his wife is so moving (so was that speech). Philadelphia, a masterpiece that really impacted me when I saw it for the first time and will always do.

[@judypasqualone5392]

What a heartfelt speech...this film made me weep. Love Tom Hanks in anything!!!

[@FDguy343]

They should’ve given him an extra one for his speech. That broke my heart, I could not get enough of it.

[@bartmann81]

What a great year! Five great actors all giving arguably carreer best performances.

[@trgoohileshea2820]

Tom Hanks said in an interview that he couldn't play that role today and I, as an openly gay man, say that no one else could have played it like he did. He was absolutely AMAZING in that role. I don't care that the actor is straight. It's called acting and he did it better than anyone could have...period.

[@lenwelch2195]

A humble loving appreciative human being that appeals to our best selves .

[@jesuscage]

Anthony Hopkins seems like he was always nominated

[@imanmasood3033]

Lucille 11 HES an amazing actor

[@sol2117]

Yeah, he's that good.

[@ATOK_]

Because he is THE actor

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

Lol

[@JRRLewis]

And Hopkins deserved even more nominations than he got. His roles in The Elephant Man, Howards End, Shadowlands, The Edge, and The World's Fastest Indian all deserved nominations too imo.

[@tenahunter8103]

His speech. My God. I remember when he won this. To hear that speech again....I'm in tears!

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

I like the fact that Tom got to give his entire speech, without having music play over him to try and get him to cut it short.

[@erakfishfishfish]

Best Actor, Actress, and Director tend to not get played off.

[@YvonneIrwin-k9t]

They all deserved that Oscar!

[@Turnheadcough]

This had to be one of the best group of actors ever. Liam in schindlers list I feel should have won but any of these performances are worthy

[@Gencturk92]

no the real competition was a year later between tom hanks, john travolta and morgan freeman

[@BJBee]

I agree. Liam should have won

[@wildchyilde]

As much I love Tom Hanks , Liam should have won...his portrayal of Oskar Schindler was riveting!

[@springhill14]

Tom deserved it IMO. Heartbreaking performance.

[@Chooselife2024]

Totally agree

[@zanethezaniest274]

This car , why did I keep the car two people , the pin 1 people and it’s made of gold two more people ...... I could have saved one more person but I didn’t ... I didn’t

[@A.A_xv]

Dominic Machado yes absolutely. Tom Hanks was more deserving in Forrest Gump.

[@A.A_xv]

Solid as rocks he was really good in cast away. I agree that he shouldn’t have won for Philadelphia as Liam Neeson was more deserving of the win but Tom Hanks was absolutely deserving of his Forrest Gump win.

[@ruthiehensh]

Funny fact: Emma Thompson introduced Anthony Hopkins who was nominated in the Remains of the day where she starred too. She also starred in In the name of the father, and introduced Daniel day Lewis's performance, too and she was nominated as supporting actress. The previous year she won the Oscar for Howard's end and the Oscar was presented to her by Anthony Hopkins (her Co star in Howard's End) who won the previous year for silence of the lambs. That was cool.

[@PinkPumpkin529]

When I saw this movie, as we were leaving the theater I told my fiance, if Tom Hanks doesn't get the Academy Award, something's wrong! I was so happy when he won! ❤ ✌️🤘

[@sheilaanderson7560]

Every actor that year was superb.

[@tomhanks2982]

You have such a profound impact on my carrier that even the biggest thank you text would fall shout to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support

[@nicolarogers7725]

Wow what a year for great films

[@erinjohnson1124]

Wow what an incredibly tough category from truly iconic films from 1993. So so proud of Tom Hanks for his consecutive wins for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump! Still proud to this day of Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett for their nominations for portraying Ike and Tina as well.

[@enchantro]

What a gracious thank you speech from Mr. Hanks❤

[@zulickj]

All of these actors.....LEGENDS

[@Sbannmarie]

WOW what a stellar line up of actors! 😮

[@Stehako]

THAT is how you accept an entertainment award.

[@bettyspaghetti4803]

I wish they made these types of movies again. Three of these represented true issues that needed to be talked about!

[@joewhitehead3]

These issues are talked about all the time these days

[@bettyspaghetti4803]

@@joewhitehead3 not in the same way. These movies made you think and reflect. When these issues are addressed now, people tell you what you should think.

[@tomhanks2982]

I’m so glad to have you as a fan of mine, i would love us to talk more on hangout you can drop your email address to know more about your thoughts?? and advise for me thank you ?

[@alanm5090]

This is why Tom Hanks is one of our greatest actors.😎😢👍🍻

[@petrasskirmantas4290]

They all deserved to win, but reason why Hanks win is this speech. Only Neeson could say something so impact and important to that and other generations. I trully believe that Philadelphia and Tom with Denzel with their unbelievable performance helped and maybe still helping a lot of young gays in their difficult life to achieve acceptance. if people still talking about this movie, great actors and this speech 30 years later it really means something. I watched all 5 movies and others 4 actors was really amazing but Tom win was and still is something more.

[@edannegrin1345]

I’ll be honest I haven’t seen Philadelphia or any of the other nominated films, but Liam Neeson killed this movie. He was the perfect Schindler, so elegant in the way he executed the role and that last scene where he cries about how he could have gotten more Jews as workers. He will make you cry without a shadow of a doubt.

[@kiyan17171717]

Liam should have won

[@cesnav7593]

Liam was spectacular, period. With that said, you really should watch Philadelphia ASAP. If Liam made you cry, be ready for more tears when you get to watch Tom’s performance. I love both movies, both performances, but I think Philadelphia has a slight edge over schindlers list.

[@machovoce6826]

You said you haven't seen any of the films, and then said Liam Neeson "killed the movie." Wait, let me guess: Gen Z.

[@itsdatanotdata]

Such a beautiful and eloquent speech. Thank you Tom!

[@TheSpikesgal]

THIS IS AN INSANE LIST OF AMAZING MEN IN AMAZING FILMS!!!! I JUST CAN'T

[@vincecommando7575]

They were all well deserving of acknowledgment for their work and commitment to their characters. We seldom see such commitment to characters nowadays in film.

[@BronxBomber-mf9hl]

Tom Hanks is just a great human being, I think everyone can learn from him, not an ounce of hate in him just love and compassion

[@longmemory1620]

Isaac Kappy RIP

[@watchyt1193]

How it was not a 4-way or 5-way tie is beyond me.

[@2batgirl]

Because Tom Hanks. Almost had everyone crying from an Oscar acceptance speech.

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Yes!!!!

[@el_ra]

5 amazing actors in one category sheesh

[@tomhanks2982]

I’m so glad to have you as a fan of mine, i would love us to talk more on hangout you can drop your email address to know more about your thoughts?? and advise for me thank you ?

[@jcmat9917]

1993!! WHAT A YEAR FOR MOVIES!!

[@nancydavis4618]

Tom is a class act🎉🌹

[@StoneyKingFrostyblu]

Five great pictures five tremendous performances but they got it right. Saw all of these movies and Tom Hanks deserved to win it

[@franggio666]

That speech... Bravo

[@susangutierrez4444]

Tom has such a gift for speaking from his heart, with an articulate delivery that moves us all. His portrayal of the dying attorney in Philadelphia established his place forever among the best of Hollywood. Kudos to

[@GiantPetRat]

FINALLY, an Oscar winner's clip in which ALL of the nominees' excerpts are shown! While I tend to agree with the Academy's choice for best actor/actress, the other actors were nominated for a reason too, and I would like to see why. Not to mention the fact that these excerpts inspire me to watch the films from which they're taken. Thank you!!

[@FuzzySoulTiger]

Thank you for showing each nominee performance. To me, that's so golden to give people a chance to see what made each person worthy of the nomination.

[@dawnwelch6579]

AGREED! I’m saddened they do not show those things as much these days.

[@renegaderunner332]

KILLER GOOD YEAR FOR BEST ACTOR! WHAT A STRONG YEAR!

[@CBB1981]

Powerful film, much deserved Tom. It gave such a perspective and it's amazing how far we have come in the field of treatment and knowledge since this film was released.

[@lenwelch2195]

Gay men whether they had HIV or not felt the sincerity of Tom’s Oscar speech, it needed to be said and it needed to be heard .

[@imaginationunreal]

This group is insanely talented. Much as I loved Hanks' performance (and the movie), Lawrence Fishbourne equally deserved the Oscar for his portrayal of Ike Turner. His performance is riveting.

[@wehtam4807]

Any of these guys deserved this Oscar

[@lindacottan2738]

I worked as a tour guide in Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago at the height of the AIDS pandemic and it was my honour to give guided tours to AIDS patients in the local hospice. People would body swerve us in certain animal enclosures and you could see fear or disgust on some of their faces. Never was I uncomfortable or worried as so many were back then to be near or associated with anyone with positive disease. This movie brings back so many memories for me.