Get ready for the 97th Academy Awards! The Oscars are always exciting, with surprises around every corner. This year, events kick off on Sunday, March 2, at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET on ABC and Hulu. Here are some key moments to look out for during the three and a half hour show.
Best Picture: Anora is a front runner and has a chance to make history. If it wins, it will be just the third film ever to win both the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or and the Oscar for Best Picture, following in the footsteps of Parasite and Marty.
In another tight race, Emilia Perez stands out with 13 nominations, making it the highest-nominated international film ever. Historically, most films with this many nominations usually snag the Best Picture award. If it loses, it will join a very elite group of films, like La La Land, that had 14 nominations but did not win Best Picture.
If Conclave wins Best Picture, it will be a rare instance, as it won without its director, Edward Berger, getting a nomination. This has only happened a few times in Oscar history. Recent trends show that voters might be viewing Best Picture nominations differently now.
Most Likely Attendance at the Dolby Stage: Director Sean Baker from Anora could have a big night with four nominations: Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, and Editing. On the other hand, Jacques Audiard from Emilia Perez has four nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. However, if his film wins Best International Film, only France will be recognized.
Best Actor: The competition is fierce between Adrien Brody, the favorite for his role in The Brutalist, and Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown. Brody has held the title of the youngest Best Actor winner since 2003. If Chalamet wins, he not only takes Brody’s title but also may upset the awards night dynamics significantly.
If Sebastian Stan wins for portraying Donald Trump in The Apprentice, we can expect Trump to take to social media once again to share his thoughts, just like last year.
Best Supporting Actor: Yura Borisov from Anora could become the first Russian actor to win this award since 1965. Another fierce contender is Jeremy Strong, who has been overshadowed by Kieran Culkin at various awards this season.
Diane Warren, nominated for Best Song for the eighth consecutive year, is hoping to finally win with “The Journey” performed by H.E.R. Although she still doesn’t have an Oscar for songwriting, she received an Honorary Oscar recently.
In the world of sound, Andy Nelson has received his 25th nomination, a remarkable feat. He is a top nominee for his work in Wicked, having previously won two Oscars.
Can Cynthia Erivo add an Oscar to her accolades if she wins Best Actress for Wicked? If so, she could join the elite club of EGOT winners.
Isabella Rossellini also has a historic nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Conclave, joining her mom Ingrid Bergman in the same elite category of Oscar nominees.
Brazil is looking for its first win for I’m Still Here. The film’s director, Walter Salles, hopes to make history, especially with Fernanda Torres also nominated for Best Actress.
The night may also see surprises in the Best Animated Feature category, with established studios competing against newcomer productions like Flow, representing Latvia.
From past legal troubles to the Oscar stage, Clarence Maclin’s journey is inspiring. He is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for Sing Sing, marking a significant turnaround in his life.
This Oscar night promises to be unforgettable. With so many close races and compelling stories, every moment will be worth watching!
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