Brad Pitt, winning the Oscar for Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, may have got political with a mention that his forty-five seconds were longer than some received in recent political venues, but for many in the entertainment industry his comment about recognition for stunt-people was another salvo in the attempt to get a formal ‘stunts’ category in the Academy Awards. Cadillac also dedicated one of their commercials to the people/of the stunt world as well…
Joaquin Phoenix proved his acting chops again and the role/of the Joker was once again cinematic catnip.
Bong Jooh Ho’s Parasite got a huge round of applause for its significant and historic wins, becoming the first South Korean film to enjoy such success. Taika Watiti was also a popular win for his wonderfully offbeat but heartfelt JoJo Rabbit. Eminem also reprised his famous 8 Mile anthem.
Supporting Actor: Brad Pitt for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Animated Movie: Toy Story 4
Animated Short: Hair Love
Original Screenplay: Parasite
Adapted Screenplay: Taika Watiti for JoJo Rabbit
Live-Action Short Film: The Neighbor’s Widow
Production Design: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Costume Design: Little Women
Documentary Feature: American Factory
Documentary Short Subject: Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)
Supporting Actress: Laura Dern for Marriage Story
Sound Editing: Ford Vs. Ferrari
Sound Mixing: 1917
Cinematography: 1917
Film Editing: Ford Vs. Ferrari
Visual Effects: 1917
Make-Up & Hairstyling:Bombshell
International Feature Film: Parasite
Original Score: Joker
Original Song: Rocketman: I’m Gonna Love Me Again (Sir Elton John & Bernie Taupin)
Directing: Bong Joon Ho for Parasite
Actor: Joaquin Phoenix for Joker
Actress: Rene Zellweger for Judy
Picture: Parasite – the first non-English language to win the award.
