The 2023 Academy Awards ceremony was a long one, filled with unexpected wins and talented individuals taking home prestigious awards. Host Jimmy Kimmel kept the audience entertained with his jokes and jabs at the filmmakers and stars up for Oscars.
As the night progressed, a number of standout moments occurred. Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in “The Holdovers,” which received five nominations in total. Hayao Miyazaki’s absence did not stop “The Boy and the Heron” from winning Best Animated Feature. Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” took home the award for Best Original Screenplay, while Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” snagged Best Adapted Screenplay.
Jonathan Glazer, the writer and director of “The Zone of Interest,” gave a poignant speech about the connection between his film and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Robert Downey Jr.’s unexpected win for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Oppenheimer” was complemented by the Godzilla Minus One creative team bringing Godzilla action figures on stage as they accepted their award for Best Visual Effects.
“Poor Things” emerged as a favorite of the Academy, winning in categories such as Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design, and Best Actress, the latter of which went to Emma Stone. Oppenheimer, on the other hand, clinched wins in categories including Cinematography, Original Score, Best Actor, and Best Director.
The full list of Oscar winners from the 2023 ceremony includes names such as Justine Triet for “Anatomy of a Fall,” Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and Yorgos Lanthimos for “Poor Things.” Actors like Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, and Emma Stone also took home awards for their exceptional performances.
The diverse range of films honored at the Oscars this year showcased the talent and creativity present in the industry. From “Killers of the Flower Moon” to “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things,” each film brought something unique to the awards ceremony.
The 2023 Oscar Awards were a night filled with excitement, surprises, and well-deserved victories for the talented individuals in the film industry. As the winners took to the stage to accept their awards and deliver heartfelt speeches, it became clear that the future of cinema is in good hands with such a dedicated and innovative group of filmmakers and actors.
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