FMC Celebrates Cinema's Greats with Special March Awards Programming
FMC Celebrates Cinema's Greats with Special March Awards Programming
FMC, known for its commitment to delivering classic and beloved films, has announced an exciting month-long programming event titled "And the Winner Is…", set to air in March. This special series will honor the performances and films that have left a lasting impression on the cinematic landscape, featuring award-winning titles from yesteryears. The event will swing into action with nightly airings in primetime and aims to unite movie lovers through nostalgia and celebration.
A Celebration of Excellence
Adam Sumrall, the Executive Vice President of FMC and FETV, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, "FMC is proud to be a destination for timeless, award-winning films. ‘And the Winner Is…’ brings together legendary performances and pictures that continue to inspire movie lovers' generation after generation." This celebration is set to unfold over four weeks, each dedicated to one of the most prestigious accolades in the film industry: Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Picture.
Weekly Breakdown
Best Actor Week (March 1-7)
The first week will shine the spotlight on heroic performances from the male actors who have earned the highest honors in cinema. Here's a sneak peek of the lineup:
- - March 1 – The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) – Alec Guinness
- - March 2 – It Happened One Night (1934) – Clark Gable
- - March 3 – All the King's Men (1949) – Broderick Crawford
- - March 4 – To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) – Gregory Peck
- - March 5 – On the Waterfront (1954) – Marlon Brando
- - March 6 – True Grit (1969) – John Wayne
- - March 7 – Marty (1955) – Ernest Borgnine
Best Actress Week (March 8-14)
Following that, the focus will shift to the celebrated performances of leading ladies who have made their mark in film history:
- - March 8 – Jezebel (1938) – Bette Davis
- - March 9 – Gaslight (1944) – Ingrid Bergman
- - March 10 – Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) – Katharine Hepburn
- - March 11 – Come Back, Little Sheba (1952) – Shirley Booth
- - March 12 – Kitty Foyle (1940) – Ginger Rogers
- - March 13 – The Country Girl (1954) – Grace Kelly
- - March 14 – The Heiress (1949) – Olivia de Havilland
Best Picture Week (March 15-22)
In the third week, FMC will pay tribute to the films that have clinched the Best Picture accolade:
- - March 15 – Rebecca (1940)
- - March 16 – Casablanca (1942)
- - March 17 – A Man for All Seasons (1966)
- - March 18 – An American in Paris (1951)
- - March 19 – From Here to Eternity (1953)
- - March 20 – You Can't Take It with You (1938)
- - March 21 – Oliver! (1968)
- - March 22 – In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Encore Week (March 22-29)
To wrap up this festive event, an Encore Week titled "Double the Gold" will commence, showcasing encore presentations of the month’s award-winning films. This is a golden opportunity for audiences to relive some of Hollywood's finest moments and discover why these films have earned their esteemed acclaim.
Viewers can check fmc.tv for a full listing of the broadcast times. This event promises to be a remarkable tribute to those performances and films that continue to resonate with audiences today.
About FMC
Family Movie Classics (FMC) launched its own channel in 2021, dedicated to celebrating classic cinema through a 24-hour schedule packed with timeless movies. It is currently accessible on various major platforms, including DIRECTV, ATT U-verse, DISH, and Xfinity, and offers a rich tapestry of films designed to delight movie enthusiasts. Creating lasting memories, FMC aims to inspire generations to come through its curated selection of classic films.
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