The night would be long, but at least he had good reason: Again, without unfair exceptions, the twenty-three categories of the Oscar Awards would be broadcast live. And there were intrigues that would make the early morning hours bearable, like knowing whether there was a controversial campaign to support the actress. Andrea Riseborough It would result in an Oscar (for her role in the rarely seen ‘To Leslie’) or whatever ‘comeback’ would be rewarded and wildly applauded. brendan fraseror one Ke Huy Quan, or both. But the most important question: Should the crisis team formed to avoid moments as uncomfortable as Smith’s Slap in the Face need to flag an intervention? Below are the best moments that the film festival has finally brought.
1. Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue
In the impactful opening of his third term (after 2017 and 2018) at the beginning of the Oscars, Kimmel made a series of jokes about the industry and his talent that weren’t too hurtful, with just the right amount of acidity. He was at Dolby.Theater. among those who went Steven Spielbergquestioning his insistence on saying he’s never smoked marijuana (“it’s impossible that he didn’t smoke while filming that movie about an alien who doesn’t stop eating Reese’s Pieces and doesn’t remember how to call home”), or as a great collaborator of the previous one. john williams (“Nominated 53 times and won only five; no big deal”). Among those who are not Tom Cruise And James Cameron: “Two men insisting that we go to the movies. [‘theatre’ en inglés] They didn’t come to the theater.” Talking about the latter, she took the opportunity to arouse reasonable suspicion with a feminist claim: “How could the man who directed ‘Avatar’ not be nominated? What is it, a woman?” But perhaps the most hurtful moment came to Tokat with the necessary implication: “If something unpredictable or violent happens during this ceremony, do the same as last year,” he told the audience. . Just sit there and do nothing.”
2. Ke Huy Quan’s Tears
Ariana DeBose burst into tears as she read (trying to read) the name of the Best Supporting Actor winner: Ke Huy Quan For her role in ‘Everything Everywhere at Once’. The former Centre-Back from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom followed as he received the award and began his speech between sobs. “My mom is 84 and watching this at home. Mom, I won an Oscar!” In his epic “speech”, he had time to remember his origins as an immigrant and his time spent in a refugee camp, or more importantly, to thank Gordi from “Los Goonies” (Jeff Cohenwho is now your lawyer in professional matters).
3. Political claim through ‘Navalny’
According to ‘Variety’ sources, Volodímir Zelenski requested a few minutes of virtual speech at the premiere, and the Hollywood Academy rejected the request for the second year in a row. But opposition to Putin was also felt at the ceremony: the director received the Oscar for best documentary for ‘Navalny’ Daniel Roher He remembered that the protagonist of his movie was still in solitary confinement for opposing what he called the “unjust war of aggression against Ukraine.” Soon after, Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny’s wife, approached the microphone and promised more resistance: “My husband is in jail just for telling the truth. My husband is in prison only for defending democracy.”
4. The song for the movie ‘RRR’ (and its Oscar)
After mundane musical numbers like “Tell like a woman” and “Everything is everywhere at once” (Mitski was replaced by actress Stephanie Hsu), the electrifying rendition of the hit song “RRR” tasted triumphant. Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava sounded perfect on the live broadcast. And the garter has never been such a good tool for a dancer, a dozen for that matter. As the host put it, it’s a great way to defend a song that “is a total hit as well as being sung in Telugu and having anti-colonial themes” Deepika Padukone. After a while, co-composer MM Keeravani thanked Oscar by graciously quoting The Carpenters and even daring to sing “Top of the world.”
5. Lady Gaga unplugged
“Hold my hand” is the “strong ballad” for his megalomaniac Jerry Bruckheimer’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” but Lady Gaga revised last night in a small and friendly tone, it was more set up for a rock and roll bar than stadiums. The look was just right for it: a washed face, braided hair, a black tee and ripped jeans, with a rather unexpected twist on the glamorous ‘beige rug’ look.
6. Rihanna, ‘copyright in her own right’
This is how Danai Gurira entered the pop icon after paying tribute (“thanks, king”) to Chadwick Boseman, the big follow-up to “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” After seven years off stage, Rihanna has given two performances in less than a month: After the spectacular ‘halftime’ at the last Super Bowl, tonight we saw her perform the aforementioned main theme (“Lift me up”). The sequel to Marvel, a gray ballad that RiRi can do and quietly turn into something majestic.
7. Every Word from Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for “Women Talk”, while “First of all, I want to thank the Academy for not being afraid to see the words ‘woman’ and ‘speaker’ together (‘They’re talking’). And the rest of her speech. , political and personal, emotional and clever, and yet concise at the same time, it was appropriate.The most shocking episode came at the end, when Polley had to leave the stage with his voice, the main theme of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’.
8. Travolta’s Broken Voice
In the introduction to the dreaded (because of the inevitable emotion and also inevitable forgetfulness) episode “Memory”, John Travolta made a reference to his lost “partner” in “Grease,” Olivia Newton-John, which resulted in her death. sound and can hardly continue his work. Knot in stomach. Lenny Kravitz played ‘Calling all angels’ on the piano, this time at the commemoration of the departed, which was greeted with applause from the public. It’s clear: we all wanted it, or what the heck, we want Angela Lansbury.
9. Daniel Kwan didn’t plan to stop
The assistant director of ‘Everything at Once Everywhere’, along with colleague Daniel Scheinert, gave a generous and poignant speech when he received the Oscar for best original screenplay, but when he presented a real award, he was choosing one for best director. An account of his powers as a speaker. In a few short moments that took her breath away (“I won’t stop,” he warned), Kwan revealed he was the best, most understanding father in the world, and reminded us that there is something special inside all of us. and that it is only necessary to find someone who can expose it. In his case, it was his friend Scheinert, who watched Kwan’s verbal performance with tearful eyes.
10. Michelle Yeoh has an Oscar
Yeoh realized this himself: “it was a historic moment”. It may be hard to believe, but she is the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress in the 95-year history of these awards, and the first Malaysian to win any Oscar. The protagonist of “Everything’s Everywhere” kept up with the situation and made a wise speech to fight ageism (“girls, never let them tell you that time is running out”) or the wink necessary for the Hong Kong film community he’s into. She became known as an action actress. She did and usually does the risky scenes, but will the Academy finally consider getting an Oscar for the experts? Will Tom Cruise finally get it? Will you be around to get it?