Universal’s “Oppenheimer” Sweeps 96th Annual Academy Awards
Seven Awards Including Best Picture
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March 10, 2024 | Hollywood, California
Universal’s acclaimed biopic “Oppenheimer” emerged as the biggest winner at the 96th Annual Academy Awards, capturing seven prestigious Oscars, including the highly coveted Best Picture award.
Directed by the renowned Christopher Nolan, the film delves into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, highlighting his instrumental role as the father of the atomic bomb. Not only did “Oppenheimer” win the Best Picture award, but it also secured accolades for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Score, and Best Director.
“Poor Things” Impresses with Four Oscar Wins
Disney and Searchlight’s anticipated film, “Poor Things,” also achieved significant recognition at the Oscars by clinching four awards. Lead actress Emma Stone delivered a captivating performance, securing the Best Actress award. In addition, the movie triumphed in the categories of Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design.
96th Annual Academy Awards Captivate Audiences
Acclaimed host Jimmy Kimmel eloquently led the 96th Annual Academy Awards held at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. His wit and humor served as the backdrop for the night’s festivities, simultaneously offering humorous reflections on past Oscar blunders, such as the infamous “La La Land” mix-up.
Aside from Kimmel’s comedic contributions, the star-studded event showcased memorable moments, like actor John Cena amusingly announcing the Best Costume award in a nearly naked state. The audience was captivated, further illuminating the prestigious allure of the Academy Awards.
Noteworthy Oscar Winners
The night’s Oscar winners represented a broad range of outstanding talent and cinematic achievements. Notable awards include Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s compelling performance as a grieving mother in Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers,” which earned her the Best Supporting Actress award.
One of the highlights was Robert Downey Jr.’s remarkable portrayal of Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer,” which led him to claim the Best Supporting Actor award, while co-star Cillian Murphy captured the Best Actor accolade.
Adding to the excitement, Greta Gerwig’s film “Barbie” scored a victory as Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell accepted the Best Original Song award for their track “What Was I Made For?”.
Full List of Academy Award Winners
Here is the complete list of this year’s Academy Award winners:
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
- Best Animated Short: “War Is Over!”
- Best Animated Feature: “The Boy and the Heron”
- Best Original Screenplay: “Anatomy of a Fall”
- Best Adapted Screenplay: “American Fiction”
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: “Poor Things”
- Best Production Design: “Poor Things”
- Best Costume Design: “Poor Things”
- Best International Feature: “The Zone of Interest”
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
- Best Visual Effects: “Godzilla Minus One”
- Best Film Editing: “Oppenheimer”
- Best Documentary (Short Subject): “The Last Repair Shop”
- Best Documentary Feature: “20 Days in Mariupol”
- Best Cinematography: “Oppenheimer”
- Best Short Film (Live Action): “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
- Best Sound: “The Zone of Interest”
- Best Score: “Oppenheimer”
- Best Song: “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie”
- Best Actor: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
- Best Actress: Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
- Best Picture: “Oppenheimer”
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