1997: When 'The English Patient' Ruled Independents Day

On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen return with another round of Oscars Playback. This time, they look at the 1997 Academy Awards, which included the return of host Billy Crystal following a brief hiatus (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris look back at the winners -- including a sweep from The English Patient, which won nine of 12 nominations -- and remember the Oscars' so-called "Independents Day."

Best Picture (19:48)

Celine Dion's double performance (32:30)

Best Picture contender also-rans and love for "Sling Blade" (24:15)

Our favorite 1996 films (28:10)

Best Director (37:50)

Best Actor (39:53)

Best Actress (47:05)

Best Supporting Actor (52:58)

Best Supporting Actress (59:52)

Screenplay awards (1:12:05)

The shorts (1:16:55)

Music awards (1:18:35)

Final thoughts (1:23:51)

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