The 93rd Oscars happened and although it sorely missed the grandness of a packed auditorium, it made up for it with a technically proficient ceremony in an altered format. It was still a suspenseful, emotional show and had a few surprises.
Nomadland took its lion's share with Best Picture, Director, and, in a tight race, Actress for Frances McDormand who became a three time lead winner only behind Kate Hepburn with four. Most key nominees were present. In a switch, Best Actor and Actress were announced after Best Picture. Anthony Hopkins, who had last minute momentum from the British Academy Awards for The Father, stunned expected posthumous favorite Chadwick Boseman.
There were no musical numbers or elaborate film clips, and the one terrible moment was a live "guess if the song was an Oscar winner, nominee or not". (This year's nominated songs were sung in total in a pre-Oscar show. Smart move.) Still the show ran 3 1/2 hours with acceptance speeches allowed full grace. The telecast was really amazing to pull off all things considered. Here's hoping next year returns to normal, pomp and circumstance.
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