It was nominated for only two Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actress (Angela Lansbury) and Best Editing - and lost both nominations.The drab, gritty black and white cinematography of the expressionistic film emphasized the menacing, warping, and harrowing power of alcohol, as some of the booze-soaked scenes were shot through or in the presence of numerous whiskey bottles and shot glasses.Ya know, I work on my hair a long time and you hit it.He hits my hair."Weekends at the 2001 Odyssey Dance Club - Tony and His Gang of Friends:After dark (and especially on Friday and Saturday nights), Manero sought escape every weekend from his desperate plight of a boring and staid home life and low-life friends by finding recognition on the dance floor.A few moments later, he discovers her discarded handkerchief (and cigarette) and her purse - thrown down.