Take a moment to contemplate just how improbable a movie likeTerms of Endearmentwould be in 2008.

Mind you, this was anadultdrama, aboutrelationships, from thefemaleleads point-of-view.

It certainly wouldnt have been expected to become a commercial and awards-season juggernaut.

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So shouldTerms of Endearmentwin 1983s Best Picture today?

Back in 1983,The Right Stuffwas probably the film with the best chance of stealingTerms of Endearments crown.

(Well get to that category, actually, later this week.)

So, PopWatchers, are you still endeared toTerms of Endearment?

Or is another film a better Best Picture?

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The Big Chill

The Right Stuff

Tender Mercies

Terms of Endearment