Author: Achu Krishnan
Barbie misses prime Oscar shot in fiercely contested Adapted Screenplay, losing out to American Fiction in a stacked category
Anatomy of a Fall secures Original Screenplay. Despite Payne's past wins, The Holdovers entered as a beloved contender.
Lily Gladstone, a strong contender for Best Actress in Killers of the Flower Moon, lost to Emma Stone for Poor Things.
Al Pacino's Remarkable Briefness in Presenting Night's Top Award: Simply Announced Oppenheimer Without Naming Nominees.
Killers of the Flower Moon marks Scorsese's third film with a 0-for-10 record at the Oscars, joining Gangs of New York and The Irishman.
Lead acting categories provided suspense as Cillian Murphy or Paul Giamatti might triumph. Murphy's victory was a delightful surprise.