9. Saviour
The films Oscar success is credited as saving a then cash strapped Orion Pictures. Building to the Oscars, Orion made the decision to plunge a huge investment in pushing Silence of the Lambs for Oscar success. It had been a huge financial success but by the start of awards season was already out on VHS, having been delayed to not take the emphasis from Orions Dances with Wolves the previous year. Wolves also won best picture. Thanks to Lambs Oscar success the VHS sales went through the roof and Orion was saved.
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Frustratingly argumentative writer, eater, reader and fanatical about film ‘n’ food and all things fundamentally flawed. I have been a member of the WhatCulture family since it was known as Obsessed with Film way back in the bygone year of 2010. I review films, festivals, launch events, award ceremonies and conduct interviews with members of the ‘biz’. Follow me @FilmnFoodFan
In 2011 I launched the restaurant and food criticism section. I now review restaurants alongside film and the greatest rarity – the food ‘n’ film crossover. Let your imaginations run wild as you mull on what that might look like!
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