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History was made once again at this year’s Oscars. From the first-ever non-English language film to win Best Picture (“Parasite”) to the first win for a streaming service’s film (Apple’s “CODA”), the ceremony was full of groundbreaking moments. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the winners and what made them stand out in the context of this awards season.
One film that had potential to make history was “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The science-fiction film garnered 11 nominations, including one for Best Picture. If it were to win, it would be the first ever for a science-fiction film in the top category. Lead actress Michelle Yeoh had a chance to be the first Southeast Asian woman to win Best Actress, and if her co-stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan also won, “Everything” would be the third film ever to win three acting awards, following “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Network.”
However, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” a German-language war film, was hot on “Everything’s” heels. The film would be a historic Best Picture win for Netflix, and only the second winner in a language besides English. Meanwhile, “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” were also contenders for the top honor as rare sequels that could take home the win.
In the end, “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” won Best Animated Feature, marking the first Oscar win for a Netflix production in the category. Ke Huy Quan won Best Supporting Actor for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” a win that was widely predicted thanks to his sweep of the critics’ prizes, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and SAG Awards. Jamie Lee Curtis won Best Supporting Actress for the same film, a surprise victory as she ranked third in predictions behind BAFTA winner Kerry Condon (“Banshees of Inisherin”) and Golden Globe and Critics Choice winner Angela Bassett (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”).
Best Documentary Feature went to “Navalny,” the front-runner and winner of the BAFTA and Producers Guild Awards. Best Makeup and Hairstyling was awarded to “The Whale” for its impressive transformation of Brendan Fraser into a 600-pound man. Best Costume Design was won by Ruth E. Carter for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” her second win in the category and first ever for a Black woman.
All in all, the 2022 Oscars showcased a variety of films and performances that made history and pushed the boundaries of the film industry. Whether it was a first-time win for a streaming service or a long-awaited recognition for an underrepresented group, the ceremony once again proved that anything is possible at the Oscars.
