At the 98th Academy Awards, the night’s biggest prize went to 'One Battle After Another', directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. He walked away with the Best Picture trophy, capping off a dominant awards season run.
The satirical action-thriller, which premiered to strong reviews last year, had already emerged as a major favorite heading into the Oscars. Its victory at the ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre on March 16 (IST) confirmed its position as one of the most talked-about films of the year.
The film secured six awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay for Paul Anderson, and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn.
Based on Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland, the film follows Bob Ferguson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Ferguson is a former 1960s counterculture radical who has retreated into isolation, spending his days in a haze of marijuana and nostalgia.
His quiet life is disrupted when he is pulled back into a web of political unrest, extremist movements and government crackdowns. What follows is a chaotic journey that mixes family betrayals, militia confrontations and high-stakes pursuits with Anderson’s signature blend of biting satire and dark comedy.
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Michael B Jordan wins best actor for 'Sinners'Michael B Jordan won the Best Actor Oscar for 'Sinners' at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in his career. Jordan is the sixth male black actor to win in the category, after Sidney Poitier ('Lilies of the Field'), Denzel Washington ('Training Day'), Jamie Foxx ('Ray'), Forest Whitaker ('The Last King of Scotland') and Will Smith ('King Richard'). Halle Berry won Best Actor (Female) for 'Monster's Ball'. During his acceptance speech, Jordan expressed gratitude, saying, "God is good." He addressed his mother, who was present in the audience, and acknowledged the rest of his family as well. |
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