Welcome back to the stand, members of the jury! For this (slightly belated) case, we're diving into the nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1997. What the hell happened with Sling Blade? Why was this not an absolute layup for The English Patient? Both play adaptations from this year are kind of weird and not good, but you know what is? Trainspotting. All this and more in this episode of Anatomy of an Oscar.

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