The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, held on Sunday night, was expected to be a glamorous affair with Hollywood’s biggest stars, but it turned out to be a controversial and awkward event. The ceremony, which honors the best performances and achievements in film over the past year, was filled with moments that left the audience scratching their heads and viewers at home confused and outraged.
Despite the anticipation for a vintage Oscars, it seemed like the event fumbled the ball with nudity, jokes about incest, political controversy, bad taste, and even a mix-up during the highly-anticipated Best Picture announcement.
The night started off with the potential for greatness, as the cinema industry has experienced a boost in box office numbers due to the “Barbenheimer effect.” However, as the ceremony progressed, it became evident that it was not going to be a typical night of congratulating each other on a successful year for cinema.
Native American actress Lily Gladstone’s loss for her performance in “Killers of the Flower Moon” caused instant outrage and sparked discussions about the lack of diversity in Hollywood. This was just the beginning of a night full of surprises and controversy.
One of the most shocking moments of the night came when veteran actor Al Pacino announced the winner for Best Picture. As he opened the envelope, he said, “My eyes see Oppenheimer,” which caused nervous giggles from the audience.
This statement caused confusion as Pacino did not name the other films nominated in the category before revealing the winner. It was a big night for “Oppenheimer,” as the film took home seven Oscars out of its 13 nominations, including Best Picture, which was announced as Pacino said, “My eyes see Oppenheimer… Yes. Yes.”
The confusion and awkwardness continued throughout the night, with host Jimmy Kimmel making a joke about tearing up the envelope with Emma Stone’s name on it, referencing the infamous 2017 Best Picture mix-up when “La La Land” was mistakenly announced as the winner instead of “Moonlight.” However, this time, there was no envelope mix-up, and Pacino’s casual announcement of the winner caused some members of the audience to question whether it was a scripted mistake or not.
According to Bill Kramer, the chief executive of the Academy, Pacino was just being himself, and “everything went beautifully.” However, many viewers and members of the industry were left wondering if this was a planned stunt or simply a genuine mistake. This only added to the chaos and confusion of the night, with some even calling it a “fumbled ball” for the Oscars.
Aside from the mix-up in the Best Picture announcement, there were other controversial and cringeworthy moments throughout the night. From jokes about incest and nudity to political statements and general bad taste, the Oscars seemed to have missed the mark in terms of a classy and professional ceremony. Many viewers took to social media to express their disappointment and outrage, with some even calling for a change in the way the Oscars are run in the future.
It was Oppenheimer’s night, with the film taking home a total of seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for renowned filmmaker David Fincher. However, the night will most likely be remembered for the confusing and awkward moments rather than the well-deserved winners.
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