The yearly event that celebrates the work and efforts of the film industry took place on March 2nd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This year, the show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and was televised by the ABC network. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented awards to nominations found in 23 different categories alongside the numerous actors and filmmakers present at the theater.
The film that was nominated for the most awards was Anora, an American comedy-drama that was written and directed by Sean Baker. The film was given five awards: Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Actress, and Best Picture. The movies following the lead winner included The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, and Wicked. Emilia Perez was the most nominated movie of the night, with a staggering thirteen nominations in various categories.
Adrien Brody received the Best Actor award for his performance in The Brutalist, and Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her performance in Anora. Both have been acting for years, with multiple hit movies under their belt that show the commitment and love they have for their craft.
Many other awards were given out for the other categories. The Best Animated Feature was given to Flow, Conclave won Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Makeup and Hairstyling went to The Substance, and many more. The event was considered a success, with eighteen million people tuning in to the show. Many people are now wondering what the following year will bring and what new surprises are waiting around the corner.
