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The Oscars are finally letting the new kids sit at the table

Cassandra Dimitroff — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:30:54 +0000

The tides are shifting in Hollywood, and the proof is in this year’s Oscar winners list. With a wave of first-time winners taking the stage yesterday, the Academy Awards are reflecting an industry in flux – one where tradition no longer dictates success, and new voices are finally breaking through.

The old guard of predictable prestige films and repeat winners is making way for a generation of filmmakers, actors, and creatives who are bring fresh perspectives, global narratives, and unexpected genre choices to the forefront. And can we just say – it’s about damn time.

The Academy Awards have long been known for rewarding industry stalwarts – directors with multiple nominations, actors with decades of work behind them, and studios with deep Hollywood roots – a sentiment that has seen the awards show called ‘dated’ and ‘inaccurate’ and which certainly tarnished their reputation as the most prestigious recognition in film. But now, a year full of first-time winners feels suggestive of a willingness to embrace new talent and storytelling perspectives, rather than defaulting to the usual suspects.

And while we’re seeing a recalibration of what ‘awards-worthy’ means, with indie studios, international films, and unconventional storytelling commanding the spotlight, we’re also wondering what exactly has been the catalyst. Why are the Oscars finally letting the new kids sit at the table?

A changing Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been in the process of (slowly) diversifying its membership in recent years, bringing in more international voices, younger voters, and those from underrepresented backgrounds (the BBC reported that in 2020 the Academy had doubled the number of female members, and tripled their members of colour). Of course, it’s important to note that this shift was in direct response to criticism over the lack of representation – most notably the #OscarsSoWhite movement in 2015. But representation is still representation and we’re happy to see the fruits of this program (especially in a time where DEI has suddenly become a dirty word) and find that the Academy expanded its membership, inviting more international filmmakers, younger industry professionals, and creatives from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

As of 2024, nearly 34% of Academy members identify as women, and 20% come from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities, marking a shift from the institution’s traditionally insular voting body. It’s an evolution that has led to more global recognition at the Oscars, with films like Parasite (2019) making history as the first non-English-language Best Picture winner and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) sweeping major categories with a cast and crew that were largely non-white. The 2023 ceremony saw Michelle Yeoh become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress, while Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American person to be nominated in the category the following year.

And in 2025, the first-timers swept. Wicked‘s Paul Tazewell became the first black man to win an Oscar for costume design, and FLOW became the first Latvian film to be nominated and to win an Oscar. Zoe Saldaña noted the she was “the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award” in her speech, and an entirely independent film Anora won the evening’s top award.

Recognition of pop culture fatigue

The Oscars’ embrace of newcomers this year may signal a broader shift in Hollywood’s recognition of pop culture fatigue – an exhaustion with formulaic prestige films and the repetition of familiar faces in awards circuits. The burgeoning popularity of Indie studios like A24 and Neon, the shift toward horror – historically a genre largely overlooked by the Academy – being lauded, and the increase in appetite and recognition for international films all seem to indicate that people are hungry for something original. Not the same over-flayed Marvel franchises or Streep-led historical biopics (sorry Meryl, you are collateral damage here, but we love you).

In awarding first-time winners, the Academy is acknowledging the evolving landscape of cinema, where audiences gravitate toward works that feel urgent, unexpected, and culturally resonant rather than the polished predictability of traditional Oscar contenders. Even films like The Brutalist this year went profoundly against the grain of audiences’ short attention spans and opted to keep its three-hour and 35-minute runtime, instead adopting a mid-film intermission – defying the modern mandate that cinema must compress, accelerate, and accommodate distraction, and proving that narratives can still have power while refusing to conform to the rhythms of an algorithm-driven age.

Overall, this shift may reflect an appetite for films that disrupt rather than conform – genre-bending narratives, international voices, and formally innovative storytelling that challenges the notion of what constitutes ‘awards-worthy’ cinema (The Substance, let’s be real, would never have gotten a look in 10 years ago). It suggests a recalibration of prestige, one that aligns more with cultural impact and relevance than industry legacy.

Where to from here?

The obvious answer is – so much farther. While it’s nice to see gains in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion across the film industry it’s certainly not an equal playing field yet. And sadly, we’ve seen some very serious moves made by governments to try to reverse advances in these areas – for people of colour, for trans people, for foreign relations and for women. While yes, it’s great to have firsts – real equity is about getting seconds, and thirds. Halle Barry is still the only black woman to have won Best Actress – this year was the 97th Academy Awards. Last week on Trevor Noah’s What Now? podcast, Barry relayed her fatigue: “I hope this year, someone stands next to me. This year, I hope it happens. Because I’m tired of occupying that space alone.”

Michelle Yeoh opened her Best Actress acceptance speech in 2023 with a line that become ubiquitous at the past few ceremonies – “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight… this is a beacon of hope and possibilities.” Even Sean Baker’s acceptance speech for his Best Picture win with Indie flick Anora rang true with a similar sentiment – a rallying call to keep supporting truly independent filmmaking: “This film was made on the blood, sweat and tears of incredible indie artists, and – um – long live independent film!” These battle cries from what used to be considered Oscars outsiders are important, but the real question is, will this be a fleeting moment, or the start of a lasting transformation?

Progress has always come in fits and starts, and Hollywood’s history proves that systemic change is neither linear nor guaranteed. The Academy’s recognition of new voices this year is a step in the right direction, but for it to be more than a symbolic gesture, the industry needs to ensure that these shifts in storytelling and representation aren’t just trends but an enduring redefinition of what excellence in cinema looks like. That means continued expansion of Academy membership to reflect the global film landscape, stronger funding pipelines for underrepresented filmmakers, and sustained industry-wide support for independent and non-traditional storytelling. It means studios taking risks on diverse talent at every level, from directors to costume designers, not just in awards seasons but in greenlighting projects in the first place. It means ensuring that international and genre films aren’t just novelty contenders but mainstays in the race. Because in the end, awards aren’t just about legacy – they’re about the future. And if this year’s Oscars have taught us anything, it’s that the future belongs to those who dare to tell a different story.

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Viva la Indies! These are 9 of the best independent films to win Best Picture at the Oscars

Cassandra Dimitroff — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:30:29 +0000

In case you missed it, today Sean Baker’s Anora took home the Best Picture award at the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony (on top of Best Actress for Mikey Madison, Best Director, Best Editor and Best Original Screenplay). And for more than one of his speeches, Baker acknowledged the integral role of independent film and rallied audience members to continue to support it, both in film studios and in independent cinemas around the country.

“I want to thank the Academy for recognising a truly independent film. This film was made on the blood, sweat, and tears of incredible indie artists. Long live independent film!”

Anora wins Best Picture at the #Oscars

Sean Baker is the first person (and Letterboxd member) to win four Oscars for one film. pic.twitter.com/CIV4dJzkgP

— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) March 3, 2025

Anora‘s win is a milestone for the ‘indies’ and joins a growing list of independently produced films that have won the prestigious award. In case you’re in need of a marathon this weekend, these are 9 of the best independent films that have won Best Picture at the Oscars.

1. Anora (winner in 2025)

Sean Baker’s sharp, electric character study that follows a Brooklyn stripper navigating the chaos of love, power, and survival when she unexpectedly marries the son of a Russian oligarch.

2. Everything Everywhere All at Once (winner in 2023)

A24’s maximalist, genre-bending odyssey through the multiverse, where a struggling laundromat owner must embrace the infinite versions of herself to save reality—and her family.

3. Nomadland (winner in 2020)

A quietly profound meditation on grief and resilience, following a woman who drifts through the American West in a van, forging a new life in the margins.

4. Moonlight (winner in 2016)

Yes – the winner in that infamous mix up. A luminous, deeply personal coming-of-age story that traces the life of a young Black man as he grapples with identity, love, and masculinity.

5. Birdman (winner in 2014)

A new-age indie classic, this is a surreal, darkly comedic dive into artistic obsession and ego, following a washed-up actor’s desperate attempt to reclaim his relevance on the Broadway stage.

6. 12 Years a Slave (winner in 2013)

The film that shot Lupita Nyongo to fame was this harrowing, unflinching depiction of one man’s brutal journey through slavery and his fight for freedom in pre-Civil War America.

7. The Hurt Locker (winner in 2009)

Katherine Bigelow’s tense, adrenaline-fueled war thriller that immerses viewers in the high-stakes world of a bomb disposal unit in Iraq.

8. Slumdog Millionaire (winner in 2008)

The rags-to-riches fable that swept the Oscars in 2008 with their narrative infused with Bollywood energy, telling the story of a Mumbai street kid whose life experiences hold the key to winning a fortune.

9. Crash (winner in 2005)

A provocative, interwoven narrative that explores race, privilege, and human connection in post-9/11 Los Angeles.

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From ‘Defying Gravity’ to the opening monologue, here are the most viral moments from the 2025 Oscars

Elyssa Kostopoulos — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:56:52 +0000

The 97th Academy Awards are finally here, which means awards season is drawing to a close. But naturally, we couldn’t say goodbye without going out with a bang. And at the 2025 Oscars, there was no shortage of viral moments to keep us going and satiated for the year to come.

With Conan O’Brien as the official host of this year’s awards, it was inevitable that the evening would be filled with some truly unforgettable comedic moments. It all started with Ariana Grande opening the evening with a mesmerising performance of Over the Rainbow, a homage to her Oscar-nominated role as Glinda in one of the biggest cinema hits of the year, Wicked. Switching from her powder-pink Schiaparelli gown she donned on the red carpet, into a red ballgown silhouette, she captivated the audience before being joined on stage by her co-star Cynthia Erivo who dazzled in a white ball gown featuring a cascading flower detail. And yes, they performed Defying Gravity, and yes, it was amazing. The night truly could have ended there, no notes.

The performance was followed by O’Brien’s opening monologue, a part of the evening viewers and guests of the show anticipate (sometimes with bated breathe, in fear of being called out), every year.

“Anora uses the F-word 479 times. That’s 3 more than the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón’s publicist.”

—Conan O’Brien during his Oscars monologue pic.twitter.com/6oGywtcFKR

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 3, 2025

Below, we’ve rounded up all the best memes and viral moments from the 2025 Oscars.

Defying Gravity opened the ceremony

Full performance of “Defying Gravity” by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/h9flMlgiVI

— Wicked News Hub (@wickednewshub) March 3, 2025

Adam Sandler’s opening monologue fit

O’Brien called out the evening’s stricter dress code, which was unveiled earlier this year with a brief callout to Adam Sandler in the crowd, who donned his signature oversized hoodie and shorts for the occassion.

Adam Sandler nos #Oscars #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/wSV334cCn1

— Task Movies (@TaskMovies) March 3, 2025

Kieran Culkin’s win brings him halway to an EGOT

Culkin’s first nomination and first Oscar win brings him halfway to an EGOT (after his Emmy win for Succession).

Kieran Culkin is now halfway to an EGOT. pic.twitter.com/CKDgsSpLgg

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 3, 2025

FLOW becomes first Latvian film and to win an Oscar

FLOW wins Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, becoming the first Latvian film to be nominated and also the first to win. They were also the first independent film to win in the category.

‘FLOW’ wins Best Animated Feature at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/OIyu2sof5v

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 3, 2025

Zoe Saldaña gives emotive speech for first Oscar win

Saldaña won her first ever nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Emilia Perez.

Zoe Saldaña is a first-time Oscar winner for her performance in EMILIA PÉREZ.

“I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award, and I know I will not be the last!” pic.twitter.com/GRiJ8JV7Mb

— Netflix (@netflix) March 3, 2025

Feature image: from Livestream, and two.

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This is where and when to watch the 2025 Oscars in Australia

Cassandra Dimitroff — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:10:25 +0000

The 97th Academy Awards are happening. Today. Yes, in case you were sleeping on the 2025 Oscars ceremony, they are scheduled for today Monday 3 March 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. And the red carpet has already started.

If, like us, you’re trying to watch the event from the other side of the world last-minute, we’ve pulled together exactly how Australian viewers can tune in live to catch all the glamour and excitement of Hollywood’s biggest night.

Where can I stream the 2025 Oscars?

In Australia, the Oscars ceremony will be broadcast live on Channel 7 (if you’re watching on TV), and its streaming platform, 7plus (if you’re watching on a device such as a laptop, tablet or phone).

For those who have a subscription, you can also stream the full ceremony live on Disney+.

When does it start?

Coverage of the 2025 Oscars across Australia will begin at the following times, with the ceremonies to take place half an hour into the broadcasts:

10:30am AEDT (Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria)9:30am AEST (Queensland)10am ACDT (South Australia)7:30AM AWDT (Western Australia)9am ACST (Northern Territory)

Who is hosting and performing this year?

This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien – marking his first time as the Oscars host – and will feature performances by nominees such as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande from Wicked, among others.

Who are the leading nominations?

The musical thriller Emilia Pérez leads the nominations with 13 nods, including Best Picture, but other top contenders include Adrien Brody-leading drama The Brutalist and musical adaptation Wicked each with 10 nominations.

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Where can I watch the Oscar nominated films?

Many of the nominated films are currently available for viewing in Australia. Best Picture nominee Anora is still showing in cinemas and is also available for rent or purchase on Amazon and Apple TV. The Brutalist is screening in Australian cinemas. Emilia Pérez is also playing in cinemas nationwide.

Additionally, Dune: Part Two is available for streaming on Netflix, Binge, Apple TV, and Prime Video. For a comprehensive list of where to watch all the nominated films, you can see our complete 2025 Oscars nominations list.

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The 2025 Oscars red carpet is officially underway

Kirsty Thatcher — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:50:57 +0000

Margaret Qualley stuns at the 2025 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Fanou6n1vI

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 2, 2025

Selena Gomez

MY SHAYLAAAAA #Oscars

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In custom Louis Vuitton.

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The Oscars snubbed these films, but you definitely shouldn’t

Kirsty Thatcher — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:29:24 +0000

If awards season was a marathon, the Oscars would be the finish line. Each year, the prestigious ceremony takes place to celebrate the films and creatives that shone brightest on our screens, as voted for by the Academy. In 2025, the Oscars are slated for Monday, March 3 (at 11am, for those watching from Australia), and it’s shaping up to be a very tight competition indeed. But for all the projects that, deservedly, got a nod at this year’s ceremony, there are several hidden gems that were overlooked.

From Harris Dickinson’s beguiling portrayal of a bright-eyed intern in Babygirl, to the cinematic masterpiece that was Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, a handful of our favourite films and performances didn’t make the cut in 2025. But, just because the Oscars snubbed them, doesn’t mean you have to.

Below, take a closer look at the movies we think deserved a nomination but were left off the ballot—and why you shouldn’t miss them.

The Last Showgirl

Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl has earned Pamela Anderson some of the most glowing reviews of her illustrious career, but it still didn’t receive a nod at the Oscars. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth your time. The film — which is now showing in Australian cinemas — tells the story of a veteran Las Vegas showgirl, Shelley, whose career comes to an abrupt end when her show is closed down. Co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, and Brenda Song, it’s a moving tale of family, identity, and womanhood.

Challengers

No surprises this one made our list. A full year after it premiered in Australia, and the RUSSH team still can’t stop talking about Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. From the heart-thumping score, to the titillating tension between leads Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, there’s nothing not to love about this feature film. And no, you don’t have to be a tennis buff to enjoy.

The Outrun

We were thrilled to see Irish actress Saoirse Ronan back on our screens in The Outrun. Based on the memoir by Amy Liptrot, the film sees Ronan as Amy, who returns to the Orkney Islands after struggling with addiction. With Ronan leading the way, The Outrun explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and redemption, and is a raw and intimate portrayal of recovery. A crime that Ronan was overlooked for Best Actress, if you ask us.

Queer

Another Luca Gaudagnino masterpiece worthy of a place on your watch list. This time, Gaudagnino tackles William S. Burroughs’ notorious Queer, enlisiting Drew Starkey and Daniel Craig to do so. Craig plays a semi-fictionalised version of Burroughs himself, Lee, an expat in post-war Mexico City. But it’s not until he sets his sights on Eugene (Starkey) that his vision truly sharpens, and Lee quickly became all-consumingly fixated on his relationship with the younger, charismatic man.

Hard Truths

It’s Marianne Jean-Baptiste missing out on a Best Actress role for her work in Hard Truths that really had us scratching our heads. The actress plays Pansy, a mother and wife so deeply entrenched in her depression that she’s isolated herself from and lashes out at just about everyone — except, that is, her sister Chantal (Michele Austin). Tensions really reach a boiling point on Mother’s Day, when the cause of Pansy’s deep frustrations are finally unearthed.

Babygirl

If it were up to us, Harris Dickinson would’ve swept every awards show this season for his role as Samuel in Halina Reijn’s Babygirl. And it’s not just his performance that had us captivated. From Nicole Kidman’s portrayal of a deeply conflicted CEO, to the dog that eats from Samuel’s hand on the street outside their offices, there’s really nothing we can fault about this film.

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We’re officially one month out from the Oscars – these are our predictions

Cassandra Dimitroff — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:15:04 +0000

Yes, they’re still a while away but the Oscars are never far from the front of our minds. We’re obviously always interested in what’s happening on the red carpet, but most importantly, we want to know who the winners are.

There are plenty of arguments for and against the validity of the Oscars in regards to its true merit in addressing which films have made the biggest cultural or technical splashes each year, but either way, they’re still heralded as the epitome of critical success in the film world, and that won’t stop us from speculating on our 2025 winners. Read on for our best Oscars predictions for the year.

1. Anora

Sean Baker’s Anora is one film we can’t overlook in the potential Best Picture category. Directed by Sean Baker, the film tells the story of a sex worker who marries into wealth a la a Russian Oligarch. So far, it’s swept several awards ceremonies, including taking home Cannes 2024’s Palme d’Or prize, plus earning Best Picture at the Critics Choice, Directors Guild of America, and Producers Guild of America Awards.

2. Inside Out 2

A sure-fire winner in our Oscars predictions book for this year’s Best Animated Feature Film is Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2. Already climbing up the network’s ranks to be one of their highest-grossing films of all time, the much beloved animated sequel to 2015’s Inside Out is well on its way to an Oscar in February.

3. Dune: Part 2

The second instalment of Denis Villneuve’s epic sci-fi fantasy starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya will be in with a great chance at some of the evening’s top awards, but especially for its effects, costumes, soundtracking and foley. It’s the only movie I bothered to see TWICE in cinemas this year, and for good reason – you really need to take your time with it to appreciate all its wonderful special details.

4. A Complete Unknown

Another Timothée Chalamet hit, A Complete Unknown is one of only two films (alongside Anora) to receive nominations from all five major industry groups — the PGA, DGA, SAG, WGA and BAFTA. The biopic — which tells of Bob Dylan’s elusive rise to fame — is up for eight Oscars in total, so we’re hopeful it will walk away with at least one.

5. Emilia Pérez

Another awards season heavyweight added to our Oscars predictions, this French musical crime comedy film written and directed by Jacques Audiard has been heralded as a masterpiece. Starring Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz, it centres on the story of a cartel boss who enlists an unappreciated lawyer to help fake her own death and embrace her true gender identity.

6. Gladiator II

If it were up to us, the Gladiator sequel would have taken home every category for the Paul Mescal fodder alone. Alas, the film is only nominated for Costume Design at this year’s Oscars, but we think it’s in with a very good shot.

7. Wicked Part 1

John M. Chu’s take on the magical musical Wicked not only made splash at the Box-Office, but in the Oscar nominations, too. While commercial success doesn’t always translate to critical regard, this film is definitely the exception, with a whopping 10 Oscar nominations across the board.

Feature images via IMDb.

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Your guide to every winner at the 2024 Oscars

Jasmine Pirovic — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:27:17 +0000

Cinema is back, baby! It might feel like a counterintuitive statement given the highs and lows of the last year for Hollywood (yes, we’re talking about the strikes). But no one can deny the success of Barbenheimer, an unprecedented event that drew people back to the movie theatres and gave a promising glimpse into the future of film. But it’s not the only film that got people talking in 2023. There was the emotional rollercoaster of Past Lives, an act of truth-telling with Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Poor Things, The Zone of Interest and May December. It’s a strong list of contenders. So who has cut through, coming out on to for Hollywood’s night of nights – the 96th Academy Awards, AKA the 2024 Oscars? Stay tuned for the full list of winners, below.

WINNERS

Best supporting actress

Emily Blunt – OppenheimerDanielle Brooks – The Color PurpleAmerica Ferrera – BarbieJodie Foster – Nyad Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers – WINNER

Best animated short

Letter to a PigNinety-Five SensesOur UniformPachydermeWar Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko – WINNER

Best animated feature

The Boy and the Heron – WINNERElementalNimonaRobot DreamsSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Best original screenplay

Anatomy of a Fall – WINNERThe HoldoversMaestroMay DecemberPast Lives

Best adapted screenplay

American Fiction – WINNERThe Zone of InterestOppenheimerBarbiePoor Things

Best makeup and hairstyling

GoldaMaestroOppenheimerPoor Things – WINNERSociety of the Snow

Best production design

BarbieKillers of the Flower MoonNapoleonOppenheimerPoor Things – WINNER

Best costume design

BarbieKillers of the Flower MoonNapoleonOppenheimerPoor Things – WINNER

Best international feature

Io CapitanoPerfect DaysSociety of the SnowThe Teachers’ LoungeThe Zone of Interest – WINNER

Best supporting actor

Sterling K Brown – American FictionRobert De Niro – Killers of the Flower MoonRobert Downey Jr – Oppenheimer – WINNERRyan Gosling – BarbieMark Ruffalo – Poor Things

Best visual effects

The CreatorGodzilla Minus One – WINNERGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneNapoleon

Best film editing

Anatomy of a FallThe HoldoversKillers of the Flower MoonOppenheimer – WINNERPoor Things

Best documentary short

The ABCs of Book BanningThe Barber of Little RockIsland In BetweenThe Last Repair Shop – WINNERNǎi Nai and Wài Pó

Best documentary feature

Bobi Wine: The People’s PresidentThe Eternal MemoryFour DaughtersTo Kill a Tiger20 Days in Mariupol – WINNER

Best cinematography

El CondeKillers of the Flower MoonMaestroOppenheimer – WINNERPoor Things

Best live action short

The AfterInvincibleKnight of FortuneRed, White and BlueThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – WINNER

Best sound

The CreatorMaestroMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneOppenheimerThe Zone of Interest – WINNER

Best original score

American FictionIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyKillers of the Flower MoonOppenheimer – WINNERPoor Things

Best original song

The Fire Inside – Flamin’ HotI’m Just Ken – BarbieIt Never Went Away – American SymphonyWahzhazhe – Killers of the Flower MoonWhat Was I Made For? – Barbie – WINNER

Best actor

Bradley Cooper – MaestroColman Domingo – RustinPaul Giamatti – The HoldoversCillian Murphy – Oppenheimer – WINNERJeffrey Wright – American Fiction

Best director

Anatomy of a Fall – Justine TrietKillers of the Flower Moon – Martin ScorseseOppenheimer – Christopher Nolan – WINNERPoor Things – Yorgos LanthimosThe Zone of Interest – Jonathan Glazer

Best actress

Annette Bening – NyadLily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower MoonSandra Hüller – Anatomy of a FallCarey Mulligan – MaestroEmma Stone – Poor Things – WINNER

Best picture

American FictionAnatomy of a FallBarbieThe HoldoversKillers of the Flower MoonMaestroOppenheimer – WINNERPast LivesPoor ThingsThe Zone of Interest

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All the winners from the 2023 Oscars

Jahlia Solomon — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:08:06 +0000

The night of nights that we’ve been anxiously awaiting has finally arrived. The highly anticipated 95th Academy Awards is upon us to top off the meaty award season we’ve just had, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel who will navigate us through the terrain of winners from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. As per tradition, the four winners from last year’s awards present prizes to their successors. This year, three of 2022’s winners are returning – Jessica Chastain, Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur – but the fourth, Will Smith, is absent as he’s been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years. There’s a lot to look forward to as both icons Lady Gaga and Rihanna will be gracing the stage with their shining presence. The wait is over.

Without further ado, here’s a list of nominations for the 2022 Oscars, along with each respective winner. Watch this space as we update live.

Oscar 2023 nominees

Best Picture

Winner

“Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, Producers

Nominees

“All Quiet on the Western Front,” Malte Grunert, Producer

“Avatar: The Way of Water,” James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers

“The Banshees of Inisherin,” Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin and Martin McDonagh, Producers

Top Gun: Maverick, Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor

Nominees

All Quiet on the Western Front, Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan Korte

Avatar: The Way of Water, Julian Howarth, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Dick Bernstein, Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers and Michael Hedges

The Batman, Stuart Wilson, William Files, Douglas Murray and Andy Nelson

Elvis, David Lee, Wayne Pashley, Andy Nelson and Michael Keller

If you haven’t quite had your Oscars fix, head on over to see our favourite 2023 Oscars looks or, of all time. We’ve also rounded up the internet’s best reactions for the night!

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It’s Oscars day! Here’s what the internet has to say about it

Jasmine Pirovic — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:04:33 +0000

The 2023 Oscars signal the ends of awards season, a period where we dissect, debate and deliberate over the best films to drop this year. For a person with too many opinions, and not a lot of good ones, I’ll miss it. So why not go out with a bang? Why not let the dam walls down and submerge ourselves in the perspectives of strangers on the internet, one final time? Below, we’re herding together our favourite Tweets to come from the 95th Academy Awards. With all the biggest names in Hollywood together in one place, there’s bound to be a little drama between the actors, crew and directors receiving their flowers for all the hard work – or whatever.

rihanna dressing casual skipping the red carpt while everyone are all dressed up… i love her sm #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MD0tSYj8ru

— allure (@allurequinn) March 12, 2023

FULL CIRCLE @MaisonValentino #Oscars #EmilyBlunt #AcademyAwards pic.twitter.com/xwcQqTXlFY

— Elite Daily (@EliteDaily) March 12, 2023

And the Oscar for the guy who totally doesn’t want to be there goes to Hugh Grant. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Gq6Q3n1EEU

— Lance Ulanoff (@LanceUlanoff) March 12, 2023

me stealing an oscar so i can give it to paul mescal pic.twitter.com/nYRniwGXcu

— grace dante (@misslefroy) March 11, 2023

when andrew garfield and pedro pascal are both presenting at the oscar’s- pic.twitter.com/VZcINDZEYC

— abby! joel miller apologist! (@garfldcline) March 9, 2023

Paul Mescal taking his mom as his date to the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/4Ycy09EmzL

— Paul Mescal Updates (@bestofmescal) March 12, 2023

Apparently, at the @TheAcademy Oscars, their carpet is going to match my drapes. pic.twitter.com/4hCBXnvz6H

— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) March 11, 2023

the Best Actor race being between Austin Butler and Brendan Fraser rather than between Colin Farrell and Paul Mescal pic.twitter.com/3gUHLykUTn

— Wendell (@RhodeToLove) March 12, 2023

Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens seeing each other on the #Oscars red carpet. pic.twitter.com/QxUFYudIov

— Austin (@AustinPlanet) March 12, 2023

Rihanna walks the #Oscars red carpet pic.twitter.com/zCuCQ1FXo6

— FentyStats (@FentyStats) March 13, 2023

LADY GAGA’S BACK #Oscars pic.twitter.com/c7tnVXqKaq

— allure (@allurequinn) March 13, 2023

Rihanna + Ashley Graham are TOO cute! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/yvU7hvDkMe

— People (@people) March 13, 2023

VIDEO: Lady Gaga rushing to help a photographer who fell on the red carpet at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/P2Z6W3fZ4N

— Lady Gaga Now (@ladygaganownet) March 13, 2023

jamie lee curtis over angela bassett or stephanie hsu?????????? #oscars pic.twitter.com/VF5wdYTqka

— ken (@wandaslizzie) March 13, 2023

THE ACADEMY AWARDS PLAYED IN HER FACE.

ANGELA BASSETT DESERVED BETTER. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/McMJQQaFuL

— raveen marie (@xoraveen) March 13, 2023

giving the award to the tax lady with 10 mins of screentime but not the daughter who played an integral role in the plot or the queen who dominated in black panther 2 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/sDiEdqQJ1u

— oge ︎ (@lsol8tion) March 13, 2023

“I would like to announce the four of us are gonna do a movie very soon, It’s being written right now! ”

Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Nicole Kidman and The Rock at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/pLj2jqlczI

— best of jessica chastain (@bestofchastains) March 13, 2023

Me on my way to steal Jamie Lee Curtis’ Oscar to give to Angela Bassett #oscars pic.twitter.com/Z1jsoUxsur

— BLACK LIVES MATTER (@willowhalliwell) March 13, 2023

The camera panning to Lady Gaga sitting like this #Oscars #Oscars95 #AcademyAwards pic.twitter.com/tS5r9c1GUQ

— Kenny (@kennysroys) March 13, 2023

Pedro Pascal is it. #AcademyAwards pic.twitter.com/e9alKRLHlr

— Alex Anastassiou (@alexanasta_) March 13, 2023

Why is this the POV they decided for lady Gaga’s number #Oscars #AcademyAwards pic.twitter.com/8L9P9FANeB

— Jon (@jonbon757) March 13, 2023

War movie: *exists*

Academy Awards: #oscars #AcademyAwards pic.twitter.com/u3BpbA9vxe

— Jon (@jonbon757) March 13, 2023

me leaving the oscars with the best actor trophy up my ass so austin butler cant take it #Oscars pic.twitter.com/7QFSkYytCp

— b. (@trulyhowqrd) March 13, 2023

If you’re looking for more Oscars content, right this way please. You can peruse all the best red carpet moments here, where everyone from Paul Mescal to Cara Delevingne are showing up on the champagne carpet in their brightest and boldest looks yet. Or take a historical look at the red carpet, if that’s more your speed, and observe the icons like Cher and Celine Dion who walked so Florence Pugh and Ana De Armas could run.

Meanwhile, there’s still time to brush up on all the films being recognised at the 95th Academy Awards, including Aftersun, The Whale, Triangle of Sadness and more. Or alternatively, you could take in the best of the lot and only watch the winners of each category.

And if you want to deep dive into Oscars history, we bring you 11 moments for the Academy Awards that have been seared into our memory. Including Björk in the swan dress, Halle Berry’s acceptance speech, and the long tradition of political statements, from Sacheen Littlefeather Award decline on behalf of Marlon Brando to Hattie McDaniel’s history-defining win.

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