Rama Krishna Sangem
The 96th Academy Awards, known as the 2024 Oscars, took place in Los Angeles, with Christopher Nolan’s biographical thriller “Oppenheimer” emerging as the big winner, securing victories in seven categories. The film, which received 13 nominations, clinched the top honours, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nolan, marking his first-ever directing award.
Interestingly, this top Oscars winner also grossed huge box office collections worldwide. Rarely we do come across a film that wins critical acclaim as well as commercial success. For that matter, Christopher Nolan’s most movies do this great balancing act between art and commerce.
The Oscars ceremony, considered the pinnacle of achievement in Hollywood, featured the film industry’s elite vying for prestigious honours. Oppenheimer led the nominations with 13 nods, followed by the dark comedy Poor Things, which earned 11 nominations and won four Oscars. Fan favourites Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr also secured their first Oscars for their roles in “Oppenheimer.”
Jimmy Kimmel host for 4th time
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, the ceremony brought back past winners to present awards in their respective categories. The event was live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in India, allowing viewers to witness the glitz and glamour of the star-studded affair.
Oppenheimer dominated the awards, winning in categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing. Meanwhile, Emma Stone clinched the Best Actress award for her role in “Poor Things,” securing her second Oscar after her 2017 win for “La La Land.”
The 2024 Oscars celebrated the outstanding achievements in cinema, showcasing the talent and creativity of filmmakers and actors from around the world.
