The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11 , 1997 and was theatrically released on October 10 , 1997 , garnering critical praise . It was also nominated for three Academy Awards , including Best Original Screenplay for Anderson , Best Supporting Actress for Moore and Best Supporting Actor for Reynolds . The film 's soundtrack has also received acclaim
Toronto International Film Festival
1997 Toronto International Film Festival
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