 Only Goodfellas was included on more lists in 1990.Because of the film's popularity and lasting impact on the image of Native Americans, the Sioux Nation adopted Costner as an honorary member.At the 63rd Academy Awards ceremony in 1991, "Dances with Wolves" earned twelve Academy Award nominations and won seven, including Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (Michael Blake), Best Director (Kevin Costner), and Best Picture of the Year.