59th Oscar HighlightsFilters:AllVideosPhotosThe Opening of the Academy Awards in 1987Writing Oscars® for "A Room with a View" and "Hannah and Her Sisters"Chevy Chase hosting the 59th Academy Awards®"Platoon" winning the Oscar® for SoundDianne Wiest winning Best Supporting Actress for "Hannah and Her Sisters""Aliens" winning the Oscar® for Sound Effects EditingA Room with a View Wins Costume Design: 1987 OscarsHerbie Hancock winning Original Score for "Round Midnight""A Room with a View" winning the Oscar® for Art Direction"The Mission" winning the Oscar® for CinematographyMatthew Broderick and Helena Bonham Carter at the Oscars®Steven Spielberg receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial AwardAliens Wins Visual Effects: 1987 OscarsOprah Winfrey presents a Tie for Documentary FeatureMichael Caine winning Best Supporting Actor"Take My Breath Away" winning Best Original Song Oscar®The Fly Wins Best Makeup: 1987 Oscars"Precious Images" winning the Oscar® for Live Action ShortMarlee Matlin winning Best Actress"Platoon" winning the Oscar® for Film Editing"The Assault" winning the Oscar® for Foreign Language FilmOliver Stone Wins Best Director: 1987 OscarsPaul Newman winning Best Actor for "The Color of Money""Platoon" winning Best Picture