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Monday, March 13, 2023

Oscar also Known as Academy Awards: Brief History and Updates

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are the most prestigious awards in the film industry. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor the best films, performances, and achievements in filmmaking of the previous year.

The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929, and since then, the awards have been given out in various categories. The categories have evolved over the years, but currently, there are 24 categories that recognize achievements in different aspects of filmmaking.


Over the years, the Academy Awards have grown in both size and significance. Today, the ceremony is a massive production that attracts the biggest names in Hollywood and is watched by millions of people around the world. The awards have expanded to include a wide range of categories, from sound mixing to costume design to makeup and hairstyling.


Notable Winners

Over the years, there have been many memorable winners of the Academy Awards. Here are just a few of the most notable:


 Gone with the Wind (1939)

This epic historical drama, directed by Victor Fleming, won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Vivien Leigh's iconic performance as Scarlett O'Hara. Gone with the Wind remains one of the most beloved and enduring films in American cinema.



Casablanca (1943)

This classic romance, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Casablanca is still regarded as one of the greatest films ever made and its famous line, "Here's looking at you, kid," has become a cultural touchstone.



The Godfather (1972)

Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece about the Corleone family, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Brando, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Godfather is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made and has had a massive influence on popular culture.



One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

This drama, directed by Milos Forman and starring Jack Nicholson, won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Nicholson's unforgettable performance as Randle McMurphy. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is still regarded as a classic of American cinema.



The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

This thriller, directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Hopkins' chilling performance as Hannibal Lecter. The Silence of the Lambs remains a cultural touchstone and has had a lasting impact on the thriller genre.



Titanic (1997)

James Cameron's epic romance about the doomed ocean liner won a record-tying 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Song for "My Heart Will Go On." Titanic remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time and its impact on popular culture cannot be overstated.



Moonlight (2016)

This coming-of-age drama, directed by Barry Jenkins, won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali's moving performance as Juan. Moonlight is a powerful and emotionally resonant film that has been hailed as a masterpiece of contemporary cinema.



Parasite (2019)

This South Korean film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, made history at the 92nd Academy Awards by becoming the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture. Parasite also won three other Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film. The film tells the story of a poor family who cons their way into working for a wealthy family and explores themes of class, inequality, and social commentary.



Academy Awards Presents

Here is a table of all the awards presented at the 95rd Academy Awards in 2023:


Best Picture     Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Director     Daniel Kwan with Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Actor     Brendan Fraser, The Whale
Best Actress     Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Supporting Actor     Ke Huy Quan - Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Supporting Actress     Jamie Lee Curtis - Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Original Screenplay     Everything Everywhere All at Once 
Best Adapted Screenplay     Women Talking
Best Animated Feature Film     Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley
Best International Feature Film     All Quiet on the Western Front
Best Documentary Feature   Navalny 
Best Documentary Short Subject     The Elephant Whisperers
Best Live Action Short Film    An Irish Goodbye
Best Animated Short Film    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Best Original Score     All Quiet on the Western Front
Best Original Song     Naatu Naatu, Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj (RRR)
Best Sound     Top Gun: Maverick
Best Production Design     All Quiet on the Western Front
Best Cinematography      All Quiet on the Western Front
Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Whale
Best Costume Design     Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Best Film Editing     Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Visual Effects     Avatar: The Way of Water

 


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