By: Rawan
The 92nd Annual Academy Awards have made history – and made the impossible happen and we are here for it.
But, before we get into the gist of the actual ceremony here are a few Red Carpet moments that I have to shed light on, aside from the fact that it rained, but well, you can imagine that was hella messy.
Firstly, Yousra attended the Oscars and she looked absolutely stunning.
Natali Portman- looking gorgeous as ever, however, her gorgeous attire was a gorgeous tribute to all the female directors that were not nominated for their amazing work for the second year in a row. She had their names on the cape she wore as little golden pins, these names included Lorene Scafaria for Hustlers, Lulu Wang for The Farewell, Greta Gerwig for Little Women, Mati Diop for Atlantics, Marielle Heller for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Melina Matsoukas for Queen & Slim, and Alma Har’el for Honey Boy.
THEN,
Janelle Monae opened the show, and boy was it one hell of an opening. She started out by singing a sweet rendition of Will You Be My Neighbour wearing the legendary red cardigan and all. As a tribute she gave her hat to Tom Hanks who was sitting in the front row having a blast as he played Mr Rogers in the movie that came out last year.
But, after that she turned the energy up a notch by giving her song “come alive” a twist and to make it Oscar themed, she had back up dancers around her wearing costumes from last year’s films from “Jojo Rabbit” to “Midsommar” and “Little Women”. Her performance was then further upgraded as Bill Porter joined her on stage as they both belted Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing.”
Janelle also straight out called out the Academy by giving a shoutout to all the female directors in the room.
The stage was then given to Chris Rock and Steve Martin who have both hosted the Oscars before took the stage for a laugh riot and reality check rolled into one. They called out the lack of female nominees.
“I thought there was something missing on the list this year?”
“Vaginas?”
They then went on to later say:
“Think how much the Oscars have changed in the past 92 years?”
“Yeah they have changed a lot, Steve”
“Yeah back in 1929 there were no black acting nominees”
“And, Now in 2020 we got one”
“Amazing growth”
Eminem showed up for a surprise performance that was met with:
Yeah, I am not sure they enjoyed it either. But, to be fair some people started singing along.
Moving on,
Rebel Wilson and James Cordon decided to humiliate themselves and come out dressed in their cats costumes to present an award and honestly this tweet just expresses all my emotions:
I saw this as I arrived at school this morning and literally cannot get it out of my head.
Now, let’s get to the winners.
Best picture
Marriage Story
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Parasite
OMG- I have never been happier in my life. Parasite is one of the best films I have ever watched- but never has there been in 92 a non-English speaking film winning the Oscars most prestigious award- the Best Picture. I did not expect this but the fact that it happened, well the Academy did something right.
Best actress
Cynthia Erivo, Harriet
Renée Zellweger, Judy
Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story
Charlize Theron, Bombshell
Saoirse Ronan, Little Women
I am just really proud my predictions were correct on this one.
Best actor
Joaquin Phoenix, Joker
Leonardo DiCaprio, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Antonio Banderas, Pain and Glory
Adam Driver, Marriage Story
Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes
Joaquin gave the most heartfelt speech and it was truly beautiful. He even pain tribute to his late brother.
Best director
Bong Joon-ho, Parasite
Sam Mendes, 1917
Todd Phillips, Joker
Martin Scorsese, The Irishman
Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Yes ladies and gents Parasite did that. Also, please note how wholesome Bong Joon-ho as he admires his Oscar.
Music (original song)
“I’m Standing With You” from Breakthrough
“Into The Unknown” from Frozen II
“Stand Up” from Harriet
“(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman
“I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” from Toy Story 4
“Glasgow” from Wild Rose
All the original song nominees performed at the Oscars, but Elton John took it home for Rocketman.
Music (original score)
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
1917
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
I mean Joker had the most nominations and yeah I don’t have much to say.
International feature film
France, Les Misérables
North Macedonia, Honeyland
Poland, Corpus Christi
South Korea, Parasite
Spain, Pain and Glory
YES. YES. YES. SO WELL DESERVED!
Makeup and hairstyling
Bombshell
Joker
Judy
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
1917
Visual effects
Avengers: Endgame
The Irishman
The Lion King
1917
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
1917 is an insanely good movie so I am happy they took this home because- watch the movie honestly. (I keep switching between saying film and movie- variety)
Best film editing
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Ford v Ferrari
Parasite
If I am being honest I didn’t watch it.
Best cinematography
Roger Deakins, 1917
Rodrigo Prieto, The Irishman
Lawrence Sher, Joker
Jarin Blaschke, The Lighthouse
Robert Richardson, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Best sound mixing
Ad Astra
Joker
1917
Ford v Ferrari
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
1917 sweeped some awards, man.
Best sound editing
1917
Ford v Ferrari
Joker
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Best supporting actress
Laura Dern, Marriage Story
Florence Pugh, Little Women
Margot Robbie, Bombshell
Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell
Scarlett Johansson, Jojo Rabbit
I think my predictions were correct again. Also, try to find her speech- it was so beautiful (unlike her dress), I sadly couldn’t find a clip on youtube.
Documentary short feature
In the Absence
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)
Life Overtakes Me
St. Louis Superman
Walk Run Cha-Cha
This is a beautiful documentary and I highly recommend it.
Documentary feature
American Factory
The Cave
The Edge of Democracy
For Sama
Honeyland
Best costume design
Sandy Powell & Christopher Peterson, The Irishman
Mark Bridges, Joker
Arianne Phillips, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Jacqueline Durran, Little Women
Mayes C. Rubeo, Jojo Rabbit
Best production design
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
The Irishman
1917
Jojo Rabbit
Parasite
Live-action short film
Brotherhood
Nefta Football Club
The Neighbors’ Window
Saria
A Sister
Best adapted screenplay
Steven Zaillian, The Irishman
Greta Gerwig, Little Women
Taika Waititi, Jojo Rabbit
Anthony McCarten, The Two Popes
Todd Phillips & Scott Silver, Joker
I am yet to watch Jojo Rabbit, but this man tucked his Oscar in under the chair in front of him. MOOD.
Best original screenplay
Rian Johnson, Knives Out
Noah Baumbach, Marriage Story
Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-Cairns, 1917
Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Bong Joon-ho, Parasite
4/6 Oscars. Parasite won 4 out of six Oscars. Man this is beautiful.
Animated short film
Dcera (Daughter)
Hair Love
Kitbull
Memorable
Sister
I was just talking about this yesterday in my Sociology class and I am so happy it won an Oscar- it’s so cute!
Animated feature film
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
I Lost My Body
Klaus
Missing Link
Toy Story 4
Best supporting actor
Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Al Pacino, The Irishman
Joe Pesci, The Irishman
Anthony Hopkins, The Two Popes
Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Brad Pitt got political during his acceptance speech and I loved it.
