In this video, Brian Rowe from The Awards Contender breaks down his Top 10 Best and Worst Moments from the 98th Academy Awards. While generally praising the ceremony for its pacing and the hosting of Conan O'Brien, Brian highlights specific wins, performances, and historic moments that made the night memorable.
Best Moments:
- (0:53) Ryan Coogler winning Best Original Screenplay for Sinners.
- (2:06) A rare tie in the Live Action Short Film category and the fantastic musical performances of "I Lied to You" and "Golden" (3:29).
- (4:16) Jesse Buckley winning Best Actress for Hamnet.
- (5:47) The inaugural Best Casting award presentation and win for One Battle After Another (7:05).
- (7:46) Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor for Sinners.
- (9:34) Autumn Dural Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography (for Sinners).
- (11:34) Amy Madigan winning Best Supporting Actress for Weapons, a major win for the horror genre.
- (15:00) Conan O'Brien's hosting highlights, particularly his opening sketch as "Aunt Gladys" (15:47).
- (17:26) Paul Thomas Anderson winning his first Oscars, taking home three awards for One Battle After Another.
- (26:48) The exceptionally produced and emotional In Memoriam segment, featuring a tribute to Rob Reiner (28:38).
Worst Moments/Quibbles:
- (20:13) Sean Penn winning Best Supporting Actor but not being present to accept it.
- (22:15) Certain presenter banter, specifically Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, and the extended Bridesmaids reunion bit (22:53).
- (23:51) The frustrating practice of cutting off winners' speeches with music, particularly affecting the team behind K-Pop Demon Hunters (24:29).
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