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Oscars Winners 2024 — Predictions and Afterthought

I’ve accurately predicted 14 out of 23 categories, which comes out to about 60%. It’s not my lowest success rate over the past three years on Gold Derby, but it’s not my best either. I had a feeling I should have stuck with the winners of the precursor awards, but the Academy has a reputation for making unexpected choices sometimes. Overall, I’m quite content with the outcome. I really thought Lily would win Best Actress, but I also believe Emma was very much deserving of the recognition.

As for Best Original Song, I was particularly confident about “I’m Just Ken” because I feel that the Academy might go for something unexpected this year just to make noise. LOL

Wow, Poor Things overperformed! I was convinced Maestro had the makeup and hairstyling category locked down. Tough break, Bradley!

The Boy and the Heron taking the win is just fantastic news! I was on the edge of my seat, especially considering the strong campaign for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Seeing Hayao Miyazaki come out on top is truly gratifying.

A big round of applause for Godzilla Minus One as well! What a tremendous victory for Japan! Perfect Days should’ve won, tbh, but to each his own. 


Here are the the winners:

Best Picture – Oppenheimer

Best Director
Christopher Nolan — Oppenheimer

Best Actor
Cillian Murphy — Oppenheimer

Best Actress
Emma Stone — Poor Things

(I predicted Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon)

Best Supporting Actor
Robert Downey Jr. — Oppenheimer

Best Supporting Actress
Da’Vine Joy Randolph — The Holdovers

Best Adapted Screenplay
American Fiction

(I predicted Oppenheimer to get this)

Best Original Screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall

(I predicted The Holdovers to win this one)

Best Visual Effects
Godzilla Minus One

Best Costume Design
Poor Things

(I had Barbie here)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Poor Things

(I predicted Maestro here)

Best Cinematography
Oppenheimer

Best Production Design
Poor Things

Best Sound
The Zone of Interest

Best Film Editing
Oppenheimer

Best Original Score
Oppenheimer

Best Original Song
“What Was I Made For” — Barbie

(Tsk. I should have stuck with Billie here. I predicted I’m Just Ken to pull an upset instead)

Best Animated Short Film
War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko

(I predicted Letter to a Pig)

Best Live-Action Short Film
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Best Documentary Short Film
The Last Repair Shop

(I predicted The ABCs of Book Banning)

Best Documentary Feature Film
20 Days in Mariupol

Best International Feature Film
The Zone of Interest

Best Animated Feature Film
The Boy and the Heron

Review: Barbie (2023)

Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Original Song, Best Production Design.

Greta Gerwig’s take on one of the most iconic figures in history, Barbie, is a delightful surprise, offering much more than just a glossy, plastic world. Gerwig infuses the film with layers of depth, transforming it into a thought-provoking exploration of identity and societal expectations. 

Barbie and Ken are thoroughly enjoying themselves in the vibrant and seemingly flawless realm of Barbie Land. Yet, when an opportunity arises for them to venture into the actual world, they swiftly encounter both the pleasures and pitfalls of coexisting with humans.

Margot Robbie shines in the titular role, bringing a refreshing complexity to Barbie’s character as she navigates the pressures of perfection. Ryan Gosling’s portrayal of Ken adds charm and wit to the dynamic duo, while America Ferrera’s poignant monologue resonates with the struggles women face in a world dictated by unrealistic standards.

Gerwig’s direction ensures that Barbie is not just a feminist movie but a universal story of self-discovery and realizing there really is more to life than the status quo we were told to live in. Through Barbie’s journey, audiences are invited to examine their own perceptions of gender roles and the constraints they impose.

Visually stunning and emotionally resonant, Barbie captivates with its blend of humor, heart, and social commentary. Gerwig’s signature storytelling coupled with a stellar cast make this film a must-watch for audiences of all ages.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Director: Greta Gerwig
Produced by: Margot Robbie, David Heyman, Tom Ackerley, Robbie Brenner
Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Alexandra Shipp, Hari Nef, Sharon Rooney, Ana Cruz Kayne, Ritu Arya, Dua Lipa, Nicola Coughlan, Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, John Cena, Helen Mirren, Michael Cera, Connor Swindells, Jamie Demetriou, Emeral Fennell, Asim Chaudry, Ray Fearon, Erica Ford, Hanna Khalique-Brown, Mette Narrative, Marisa Abela, Lucy Boynton, Rob Brydon, Tom Stourton, Ann Roth, Annie Mumolo, Lauren Holt, Ryan Piers Williams,

Barbie In Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Edition!

None other than the never-aging Barbie received the honor of gracing the 50th anniversary of the magazine’s swimsuit edition! ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live announced SI was celebrating the golden anniversary of its swimsuit edition by revealing its 2014 cover on Kimmel’s show, Thursday at 11:35 PM ET (source)

Barbie working it like no other!

Barbie working it like no other!

‘such a collectors item! Grab this one before it runs out you folks!