Deakins finally gets his Oscar
Look, I know a lot of big things happened at the Oscars last night, but if you’re a big film buff the biggest moment was Roger “I’m never going to win an Oscar” Deakins finally, finally, finally laying his hands on that little golden statue. The man has been one of the most prolific and talented cinematographers in history, netting 14 nominations without a single win, and last night he finally got his. We were actually planning a rant piece on him getting snubbed again, but now we don’t have to write it!
Other things won as well as the Oscars confronted Hollywood’s patriarchy full force with almost every single presenter touching on the subject in some way or another, while Kimmel adorably brought a bunch of famous people to a movie theater across the street, and Bonnie and Clyde got a redo at delivering the best picture news (with Warren Beatty clutching the Best Picture card like it was… the Best Picture card). I still thinkDarkest HourorDunkirkshould have won, but consideringDunkirktook home like every other “smaller” award it got plenty of recognition.
The Shape of Waterpulled off somewhat of a surprise by pulling in the Best Picture win, giving science-fiction/fantasy films a bit more recognition within the Academy. It’s another nod that maybe the Oscars are changing, as nominees get pulled in from other genres than drama and actually have a shot at winning. A lot of the other winners were more predictable with Gary Oldman deservedly bringing home best actor, and Frances McDormand pulling in Best Actress.
While McDormand delivered a striking, if chaotic, speech upon winning I think I’d have to give acceptance of the night to Allison Janney, who actually seemed flabbergasted that she won, but also delivered jokes and thanks in a well delivered manner. I guess all that drilling by the White House press corp helped.
By the way, if you’re looking for something to listen to while working today Alexandre Desplat’s score forThe Shape of Wateris so incredibly good.
What did you think of the Oscars? Who should have won, and who shouldn’t?
Best picture
Best actress
Best actor
Best director
Best original song
“Remember Me” by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez fromCoco
Best original score
Best cinematography
Best original screenplay
Best adapted screenplay
Best live action short film
Best documentary short subject
Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405
Best film editing
Lee Smith,Dunkirk
Best visual effects
John Nelson, Gerd Nefzer, Paul Lambert and Richard R. Hoover,Blade Runner 2049
Best animated feature film
Best animated short film
Best supporting actress
Best foreign language film
Best production design
Best sound editing
Richard King and Alex Gibson,Dunkirk
Best sound mixing
Best documentary feature
Best costume design
Best makeup and hairstyling
Kazuhiro Tsuji, Lucy Sibbick and David Malinowski,Darkest Hour
Best supporting actor
