Cillian Murphy wins best actor as Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars 2024
Check out this quick video showcasing some of the best moments from the Oscars featuring appearances from popular figures such as Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Slash. The video is condensed into just 60 seconds for convenient viewing.
Oppenheimer won big at the Oscars and Cillian Murphy made history by becoming the inaugural winner of the best actor award from Ireland.
The movie took over the awards, receiving the titles of best picture, best director for Christopher Nolan, and best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr.
Murphy received recognition for his exceptional performance as theoretical physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, earning the title of best leading actor.
The performer expressed that he was "completely taken aback" after his victory and went on to say, "I'm standing here tonight with great pride as an Irishman."
He expressed his gratitude to Nolan and Emma Thomas, the producer, for providing him with an exceptional, thrilling and creatively fulfilling experience that he has ever encountered.
Murphy also expressed his gratitude to "each and every member of the crew and cast, you supported me throughout".
He ended by saying: "Our movie is based on the life of the person who invented the atomic bomb, and whether the outcome was positive or negative, we are all existing in the era of Oppenheimer. Therefore, I would like to dedicate this to all the individuals who strive for peace."
During the event, Oppenheimer was awarded a total of seven accolades, followed by Poor Things which received four, including the award for best actress presented to Emma Stone, and The Zone of Interest, which was given two awards.
During the Oppenheimer ceremony, Murphy expressed his immense pride as an Irishman and winner of the prestigious best leading actor title.
In the movie Oppenheimer, Downey Jr gave an exceptional performance as Lewis Strauss, a US government official, which led to him winning the best supporting actor award.
Upon receiving the award, the actor made a humorous comment stating: "I want to express my gratitude to my awful upbringing, and also to the Academy, in that specific sequence."
He said that he was more in need of this job than it required him. He further stated that he has become a better person due to this job.
The celebrity also expressed his appreciation for his spouse Susan Downey, whom he referred to as the person who rescued him while he was being rude and uncooperative. He further stated that she played a significant role in his recovery, which is why he is alive and well today.
The famous actor Downey Jr is most recognized for playing the role of Iron Man in Marvel movies. Despite his past struggles with drug addiction, which resulted in him spending time in jail for skipping court-ordered drug tests, he has made a remarkable comeback in Hollywood and achieved great success.
At the end of his talk, he conveyed to the listeners, "Our actions hold significance and the choices we create carry weight."
"Exploring The Oscars Further"
Jimmy Kimmel, the host, made a playful remark that the team working on the film were enjoying themselves and drinking lots of alcohol. This was due to the terrific accomplishment of the movie.
When Nolan was handed his very first Oscar for best director, he expressed his gratitude by stating, "I extend my sincerest thanks to those who have supported me throughout my professional journey and have always had faith in me."
Speaking to the Academy, he expressed, "Considering that movies have only been around for a little over a century, it's impossible to say where this remarkable venture will take us. Nevertheless, to be acknowledged as a significant contributor to this industry is extremely gratifying to me."
Al Pacino, who seemed a bit bewildered, appeared to have missed introducing the ten nominees for the best picture. He went straight to announcing Oppenheimer as the night's winner, without properly introducing the nominees.
After receiving the award, Emma Thomas, the producer, expressed her thoughts by stating, "The moment of winning a prize like this is something that everyone in the movie-making industry dreams of; however, it was highly unlikely that I would end up winning it."
Oppenheimer managed to win the top awards for editing, original score, and cinematography. Unfortunately, the movie failed to clinch many other technical categories, which prevented it from achieving a groundbreaking number of victories.
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Emma Stone has clinched her second best actress Academy Award after she emerged victorious for her performance in La La Land back in 2017.
Instead, in a surprising turn of events, Poor Things - a unique steampunk drama - took home the awards for best production design, costume design, make-up and hairstyling, and also saw Emma Stone awarded for her exceptional performance as best actress.
The movie directed by Yorgos Lanthimos is about a baby whose brain is transplanted into a grown woman's body. This woman then embarks on a journey of exploration around the globe.
Stone expressed her feelings during her speech saying that she was amazed by it all. She felt that it was a great honor to share this achievement with everyone who worked on the film, including the crew, cast members, and those who contributed their effort, love, and expertise to the project.
The only significant group that found it tough to predict was the Best Actress category. People were split between Stone and Lily Gladstone's performances in Killers of the Flower Moon.
Martin Scorsese's movie about several killings of Osage people during the 1920s didn't win any awards at the event, even though it had received nominations in 10 different categories.
In 2023, Barbie, a movie that made a lot of money, was nominated for eight awards but only managed to win in one category. The award that Barbie won was for the best original song, which was called "What Was I Made For?" and was created by Billie Eilish.
Eilish expressed her gratitude to the Academy and shared that she was completely caught off guard by the win. She also mentioned feeling extremely fortunate and respected. Her brother and creative partner, Finneas O'Connell, joined her on stage to accept the award.
Barbie managed to snag only a single accolade - the top prize for creating an authentic tune called "What Was I Made For?" performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph has been honored with the best supporting actress award for superbly depicting the role of a school chef who is struggling to come to terms with her son's demise in The Holdovers.
During her speech of acceptance, Randolph expressed to those present: "I have always aspired to be unique for a considerable time. However, now it has dawned on me that all I needed to be was myself, and I extend my gratitude to you for perceiving who I am."
The Zone of Interest received the award for best sound and made history as the first British movie to win the top prize for best international feature. The Holocaust drama, which has garnered high praise from critics, revolves around a German family's experiences of living next to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Jonathan Glazer, the director, expressed his disapproval of the conflict in Gaza and Israel during his acceptance speech.
The award for the finest documentary feature was granted to 20 Days In Mariupol. Mstyslav Chernov, who directed it, shared that he felt proud of being the inaugural Ukrainian to triumph at the Oscars.
As the speaker took the stage, he expressed a sentiment unique to many directors before him - regret. His wish was to undo his creation altogether. He longed for a far greater undoing, to reverse the events that led to Russia attacking and occupying Ukraine's cities.
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The performer, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, received an award for the category of best supporting actress due to her outstanding display in The Holdovers.
In another place, Anatomy of a Fall obtained an award for best screenplay that was original. Justine Triet, the movie's co-writer and director, made a humorous comment regarding how the Oscar would "assist me with my middle-age dilemma."
The movie centers on a female individual who is suspected of murdering her spouse, with her son who has visual impairments being the sole nearby observer.
The adaptation of American Fiction was awarded the top prize for best screenplay. Cord Jefferson, who wrote the screenplay, expressed concern that his past discussions regarding the number of people who rejected the film might be misconstrued as vengeful. Instead, he hopes to highlight that numerous individuals are eager to receive the same chance that he was fortunate enough to have had.
The author expressed his awareness that Hollywood is an industry with a tendency to avoid risks, however, he suggested that studios ought to produce more films on a smaller scale. His proposal was for studios to focus on creating 20 movies with a budget of $10 million each rather than a single film with a budget of $200 million.
The Japanese fantasy movie The Boy and the Heron won the award for best animated feature film, beating out tough contenders like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
In the genre of live action short films, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, which is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's story, has earned director Wes Anderson his very first Academy Award.
Kimmel Retaliates Against Trump
Jimmy Kimmel, the American talk show presenter, is hosting the Academy Awards ceremony for the fourth occasion.
Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony for the fourth consecutive year. He started things off by delivering a speech that looked back on the previous year in the movie world.
Remembering the protests that halted Hollywood's production, Kimmel honored the hard work put in to achieve an equitable agreement for actors and writers.
He made a playful remark that performers can finally stop stressing over their job positions being taken over by AI and can shift their focus to the possibility of being replaced by younger, more appealing individuals.
He shifted his focus onto Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, actors who play Barbie in movies, and expressed that even if they do not receive an Oscar award, he commends them for something greater - being born with exceptional genes.
Kimmel proposed that the nominated films for this year were excessively lengthy, furthermore, he shared that he resorted to a mailbox forwarding service to catch the entire screening of Killers of the Flower Moon.
"The duration of Killers of the Flower Moon is quite extensive," he added, "you could have completed a road trip to Oklahoma and resolved the murder case in the same timeframe."
At the conclusion of the event, Kimmel recited a message from ex-President of the United States, Donald Trump, that he had posted on the internet. Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Kimmel's presentation.
When Trump was mentioned during his show, Kimmel replied: "I appreciate you tuning in, President Trump. It's quite late, aren't you usually in bed by now?"
