You'd think the Oscars would have a handle on drama by now. But in 2000, just weeks before the 72nd Academy Awards, the ceremony nearly unravelled. Twice.

Like Braveheart, American Beauty didn't start out as an Oscar favorite. As the 72nd Academy Awards approached, it wracked up 8 nominations. American Beauty came very close to winning the Big Five ...

At the 72nd Academy Awards in 2000, the classic snagged five trophies: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen and Best ...