“Triumphs and Surprises: Highlights from the 96th Annual Academy Awards”
The night saw the film clinching a remarkable seven Academy Awards, with Christopher Nolan earning the title of best director, Cillian Murphy securing the best actor award, and Robert Downey Jr. being recognized as the best supporting actor. The film’s excellence extended to categories such as best cinematography, best original score, and best film editing.
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In a surprising turn of events, Emma Stone emerged victorious as the best actress for her role in “Poor Things,” a film that also claimed three crafts wins for best costume design, production design, and makeup and hairstyling. This unexpected win overshadowed Lily Gladstone, perceived as the frontrunner, who had garnered multiple accolades for her performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph was honored with the best supporting actress award for her role in “The Holdovers.”
The animated feature category celebrated Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki’s “The Boy and the Heron” as the best, while Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” took home the Oscar for the best international feature. “20 Days in Mariupol” was recognized as the best documentary.
The musical talents of Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell were acknowledged with the best original song Oscar for “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie.”
In the writing categories, Justine Triet and Arthur Harari were awarded best original screenplay for “Anatomy of a Fall,” while Cord Jefferson secured best adapted screenplay for “American Fiction.”
Leading the pack with 13 nominations, Oppenheimer dominated the 2024 Oscar nominations, followed closely by “Poor Things” with 11, “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10, and “Barbie” with eight.
The 96th annual Academy Awards unfolded at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, with the ceremony broadcasted live on ABC and reaching over 200 territories globally. Jimmy Kimmel, in his fourth hosting stint, navigated the proceedings, creating a memorable night that showcased the best in cinematic achievements.
