Oscar winners of times past

New York, a downbeat and very different New York from today. It’s essentially a brilliant, poignant buddy film starring Dustin Hoffman as Ratso, a sickly street hustler and Jon Voight as Joe Buck, a naive Texan who believes he is a stud whom women can’t resist. These two very different men, through hardships, disappointments and poverty, find a genuine and touching friendship. Noted for being the only X-rated film ever to win the Best Picture Oscar it’s a rare treat and stands the test of time.

OSCAR PARTIES The Vanity Fair bash on North Santa Monica Boulevard is where lots of Oscar winners will be on show with their trophies.

Another must-see is the Elton John A Foundation 25th annual Oscar Viewing Party, in West Hollywood, where the menu will once again be in the hands of Gordon Ramsay.

unlikely form of Ratso Rizzo, and the two develop a loyal friendship. With Ratso’s health failing, they attempt to start a new life in Florida – creating the most heartbreaking bus journey ever committed to celluloid. If the ending doesn’t move you to tears, you are made of stone. cotton balls in his mouth for the most magnificent comeback in cinema history.

MIKE WILES, GENERAL MANAGER, CINEWORLD GLASGOW, RENFREW STREET ROCKY

MOVIES have always been my biggest passion, so picking just one title was tough. That said, my favourite film to take home the Best Picture award is Rocky which won in 1976. It’s exciting, realistic, dramatic and, above all, uplifting and inspiring. While Rocky himself may not be an inspiration to everyone, Sylvester Stallone is really impressive as both writer and lead character, and I think the film remains a classic today. Awards season is such an exciting time in the film industry, and this year movie lovers are spoilt for choice.