Breaking Away The Rewatchables June 11, 2024

Who Won the Movie?

In the discussion (5)

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Steve Tesich is the first winner choice because of the Academy Award. — Bill Simmons
Quaid is considered through the category’s career-benefit definition but explicitly rejected; Indiana is proposed for the film’s portrait of the state. — Bill Simmons
Peter Yates is the settled choice for a film that strengthens his place among major directors; Bullitt and Breaking Away are described as his enduring signature works. — Bill Simmons
Indiana receives renewed support as the subject of a love letter, and Barbara Barrie is proposed for the performance and long subsequent career. — Bill Simmons
The final recap establishes a three-way split: Peter Yates, Barbara Barrie and the state of Indiana. Tesich’s earlier nomination is not retained as a final choice.

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