<p>A24, the independent studio behind such films as <em>Everything Everywhere All at Once </em>and <em>The Whale,</em> is poised to dominate this year’s Academy Awards, eclipsing Hollywood’s established studios and awards-hungry streamers that are spending millions on Oscar campaigns.</p>

<p>Not since the heyday of Miramax in the 1990s has an independent studio garnered such attention, talent, and box office success, entertainment industry insiders say.</p>

<p>At a time when major Hollywood studios have taken refuge in the familiar, releasing sequels and rehashing old ideas, A24 is cementing a reputation for taking risks on original projects that other studios pass on -- including the frenetic, chaotic<em> Everything Everywhere All at Once</em>, which is its highest-grossing movie at $107.4 million globally.</p>

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<p>“In this moment, they are not only the leading indie company, but they also have created a brand that probably resonates more with its customers than any other independent ever – more than Miramax,” said Picturehouse CEO Bob Berney, a well-regarded executive in the world of independent film. “Their biggest achievement is that they’ve created a super-cool brand that has a following.”</p>

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<p>This year, A24 will build on that momentum and lift its film, television, and documentary production by 30 per cent, according to a source familiar with the matter, riding the wave of industry acclaim and its 2022 box office success.</p>

<p>Forthcoming releases this year include the love story<em> Past Lives,</em> which screened to a rapturous critical reception at the Berlin film festival; the dark comedy series <em>Beef </em>for Netflix, in which Ali Wong and Steven Yeun portray two strangers whose lives collide in a road-rage episode; and the Steph Curry documentary <em>Underrated </em>for Apple TV+.</p>

<p>“It’s very much a dream studio, because they make movies that feel so auteur-focused,” said playwright and <em>Past Lives</em> director Celine Song, who said that the studio enables first-time directors like herself to “speak in their own voice.”</p>

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<p>The New York-based company founded by three film executives -- Daniel Katz, David Fenkel and John Hodges, who has since departed -- got its start in 2012 distributing such films as <em>Spring Breakers.</em> Some of its box office success has come from the horror genre, with such critically acclaimed films as <em>Hereditary </em>and <em>Midsommar</em>. It earned a reputation as a Hollywood tastemaker with such director-driven projects as<em> Lady Bird, Moonlight</em> and<em> Uncut Gems.</em></p>

<p>This year, A24 garnered 18 Academy Award nominations across six films, ranking second only to the giant Walt Disney Co. It collected its first nods for best animated feature, <em>Marcel the Shell With Shoes On</em>; best foreign film, <em>Close</em>; and outstanding makeup and hairstyling, <em>The Whale</em>. Eight performers received first-time acting nominations, including the leading contenders for best actress, Michelle Yeoh, and supporting actor, Ke Huy Quan, both of whom appear in <em>Everything Everywhere All at Once.</em></p>

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<p>A spokesman for A24 declined to comment.</p>

<p>The first film A24 produced and financed, together with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, was <em>Moonlight</em>, which won the Oscar for best picture in 2017. The studio has garnered 53 Oscar nominations in less than a decade, including best picture nods for<em> Lady Bird, Minari</em> and <em>Room</em>.</p>

<p>A24's film slate has grown at the pace of its cash flow - starting with three movies in 2016 to 15 in 2022. Midway through the global lockdown, it resumed movie making using its in-house production capabilities. This year, it’s on track to produce about 15 films for theatrical release, eight documentaries and 10 television shows.</p>

<p>The studio’s frugal use of capital -- A24’s film budgets range from $5 million to $50 million -- give it the flexibility to take more creative swings, according to the source close to the studio.</p>

<p>“They are willing to take risks and take chances on filmmakers and on stories that other people might not be,” said Claudette Godfrey, vice president of film and television for the SXSW festival, “I think that is what makes it interesting and I think that's why we ended up kind of aligning with them.”</p>

<p>The studio, which now employs 200 people working in New York, Los Angeles and London, eschews traditional movie marketing campaigns in favor of digital promotions, like the rubber “hot dog fingers” and googly eyes from <em>Everything Everywhere All at Once</em> that took TikTok by storm.</p>

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<p>A24's financial success at the box office has allowed it to expand its creative portfolio.</p>

<p>About nine years ago, it began producing television shows in addition to films, winning critical praise for Hulu's <em>Ramy</em>, a comedy series centered around a first-generation American Muslim, and HBO’s Emmy-winning drama series <em>Euphoria</em>.</p>

<p>The studio is developing shows for several streaming services and television networks, including a pair of HBO series:<em> The Sympathizer,</em> a $100 million television adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel starring Robert Downey Jr., and<em> The Idol </em>from the creators of <em>Euphoria </em>and <em>The Weeknd.</em></p>

<p>It's also developing <em>Sunny</em>, a thriller for Apple TV+ starring Rashida Jones and Hidetoshi Nishijima.</p>

<p>The global reach of the streaming platforms, together with an infusion of $225 million from investors including Stripes and Neuberger Berman, on behalf of client funds, serve to fan A24's ambitions, as it ramps up production and expands into new genres.</p>

<p>“A24 has over time developed a well-earned reputation as a powerful force in the world of independent cinema,” said Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian, “whose name has come to represent quality awards-caliber filmed entertainment and now ranks among the most influential and respected purveyors of quality cinema with both filmmakers and audiences.”</p>

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A24, the independent studio behind such films as Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Whale, is poised to dominate this year’s Academy Awards, eclipsing Hollywood’s established studios and awards-hungry streamers that are spending millions on Oscar campaigns.

A24, the independent studio behind such films as Everything Everywhere All at Once and The Whale, is poised to dominate this year’s Academy Awards, eclipsing Hollywood’s established studios and awards-hungry streamers that are spending millions on Oscar campaigns. Not since the heyday of Miramax in the 1990s has an independent studio garnered such attention, talent, and box office success, entertainment industry insiders say. At a time when major Hollywood studios have taken refuge in the familiar, releasing sequels and rehashing old ideas, A24 is cementing a reputation for taking risks on original projects that other studios pass on -- including the frenetic, chaotic Everything Everywhere All at Once, which is its highest-grossing movie at $107.4 million globally. Also Read: Everything Everywhere All At Once movie review: This Michelle Yeoh-starrer is a cinematic miracle “In this moment, they are not only the leading indie company, but they also have created a brand that probably resonates more with its customers than any other independent ever – more than Miramax,” said Picturehouse CEO Bob Berney, a well-regarded executive in the world of independent film. “Their biggest achievement is that they’ve created a super-cool brand that has a following.” This year, A24 will build on that momentum and lift its film, television, and documentary production by 30 per cent, according to a source familiar with the matter, riding the wave of industry acclaim and its 2022 box office success. Forthcoming releases this year include the love story Past Lives, which screened to a rapturous critical reception at the Berlin film festival; the dark comedy series Beef for Netflix, in which Ali Wong and Steven Yeun portray two strangers whose lives collide in a road-rage episode; and the Steph Curry documentary Underrated for Apple TV+. “It’s very much a dream studio, because they make movies that feel so auteur-focused,” said playwright and Past Lives director Celine Song, who said that the studio enables first-time directors like herself to “speak in their own voice.” Also Read: The Whale movie review: Brendan Fraser delivers the performance of a lifetime The New York-based company founded by three film executives -- Daniel Katz, David Fenkel and John Hodges, who has since departed -- got its start in 2012 distributing such films as Spring Breakers. Some of its box office success has come from the horror genre, with such critically acclaimed films as Hereditary and Midsommar. It earned a reputation as a Hollywood tastemaker with such director-driven projects as Lady Bird, Moonlight and Uncut Gems. This year, A24 garnered 18 Academy Award nominations across six films, ranking second only to the giant Walt Disney Co. It collected its first nods for best animated feature, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On; best foreign film, Close; and outstanding makeup and hairstyling, The Whale. Eight performers received first-time acting nominations, including the leading contenders for best actress, Michelle Yeoh, and supporting actor, Ke Huy Quan, both of whom appear in Everything Everywhere All at Once. A spokesman for A24 declined to comment. The first film A24 produced and financed, together with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, was Moonlight, which won the Oscar for best picture in 2017. The studio has garnered 53 Oscar nominations in less than a decade, including best picture nods for Lady Bird, Minari and Room. A24's film slate has grown at the pace of its cash flow - starting with three movies in 2016 to 15 in 2022. Midway through the global lockdown, it resumed movie making using its in-house production capabilities. This year, it’s on track to produce about 15 films for theatrical release, eight documentaries and 10 television shows. The studio’s frugal use of capital -- A24’s film budgets range from $5 million to $50 million -- give it the flexibility to take more creative swings, according to the source close to the studio. “They are willing to take risks and take chances on filmmakers and on stories that other people might not be,” said Claudette Godfrey, vice president of film and television for the SXSW festival, “I think that is what makes it interesting and I think that's why we ended up kind of aligning with them.” The studio, which now employs 200 people working in New York, Los Angeles and London, eschews traditional movie marketing campaigns in favor of digital promotions, like the rubber “hot dog fingers” and googly eyes from Everything Everywhere All at Once that took TikTok by storm. A24's financial success at the box office has allowed it to expand its creative portfolio. About nine years ago, it began producing television shows in addition to films, winning critical praise for Hulu's Ramy, a comedy series centered around a first-generation American Muslim, and HBO’s Emmy-winning drama series Euphoria. The studio is developing shows for several streaming services and television networks, including a pair of HBO series: The Sympathizer, a $100 million television adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel starring Robert Downey Jr., and The Idol from the creators of Euphoria and The Weeknd. It's also developing Sunny, a thriller for Apple TV+ starring Rashida Jones and Hidetoshi Nishijima. The global reach of the streaming platforms, together with an infusion of $225 million from investors including Stripes and Neuberger Berman, on behalf of client funds, serve to fan A24's ambitions, as it ramps up production and expands into new genres. “A24 has over time developed a well-earned reputation as a powerful force in the world of independent cinema,” said Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian, “whose name has come to represent quality awards-caliber filmed entertainment and now ranks among the most influential and respected purveyors of quality cinema with both filmmakers and audiences.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Oscars 2023: Everything Everywhere All at Once studio A24 poised to dominate?

<p><strong>Oscars 2023:</strong> It is almost time for the Oscars 2023. Also known as the Academy Awards, it is an annual event held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to celebrate excellence in American and international cinema. Since its inception in 1929, the ceremony has become the most prestigious award ceremony in the film industry, with winners receiving a coveted Oscar statuette. Despite all the significance, the Oscars have not been immune to controversy. From envelope mix-ups to accusations of bias, the Oscars have faced numerous scandals over the years. These controversies have often centered on issues such as diversity, representation, and fairness in the voting process.</p>

<h2>Will Smith - Chris Rock slap (2022)</h2>

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<p>During the Oscars ceremony last year, Chris Rock was one of the presenters — tasked with presenting an award. &nbsp;In his brief bit, he joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife. While referring to her, he said he can’t wait to see<em> G.I. Jane 2</em>. In a 1997 war film, <em>G.I. Jane</em>, Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaves her head. The joke targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first, Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he walked up to the stage and whacked Rock across the face.</p>

<h2>The <em>La La Land/Moonlight</em> mix-up (2017)</h2>

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<p>One of the most memorable (for all the wrong reasons) moments in Oscar history occurred at the 89th Academy Awards when the Best Picture announcement was mishandled. Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announced <em>La La Land</em> as the winner, but midway through the acceptance speeches, it was revealed that <em>Moonlight </em>was actually the winner. The mix-up occurred when the wrong envelope was handed to Dunaway and Beatty. The incident became known as the "Envelopegate" and caused a lot of embarrassment for the Academy.</p>

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<h2>The #OscarsSoWhite controversy (2016)</h2>

<p>The 2016 Oscar nominations sparked a lot of controversy when all 20 acting nominees were white, despite the previous year's success of diverse films such as <em>Creed </em>and <em>Straight Outta Compton</em>. The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite went viral, and many people criticised the Academy for its lack of diversity. This controversy led to changes in the Academy's voting and membership processes to increase diversity.</p>

<h2>The Rob Lowe opening ceremony (1989)</h2>

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<p>The 61st Academy Awards ceremony was opened with a musical number featuring Rob Lowe and Snow White, which was widely criticised as being one of the worst performances in Oscar history. The performance was mocked by critics and celebrities alike, and many consider it to be one of the most embarrassing moments in Oscar history.</p>

<h2>Marlon Brando's refusal of the Best Actor Award (1973)</h2>

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<p>When Marlon Brando won the Best Actor award for his role in<em> The Godfather</em> in 1973, he refused to accept it in person. Instead, he sent Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American activist, to the stage to decline the award on his behalf and make a speech about the mistreatment of Native Americans in the film industry.</p>

<h2>The Adrien Brody - Halle Berry kiss (2003)</h2>

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<p>In 2003, Adrien Brody won the Best Actor award for his role in <em>The Pianist</em>, and he celebrated by grabbing presenter Halle Berry and kissing her on stage. The kiss was unscripted and unexpected, and Berry appeared surprised and uncomfortable. The incident sparked controversy and criticism, with many accusing Brody of being inappropriate.</p>

<h2>The Crash upset (2006)</h2>

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<p>At the 78th Academy Awards, the film <em>Crash </em>beat out the heavily favoured&nbsp;<em>Brokeback Mountain</em> for Best Picture. Many people were surprised by the upset, and some accused the Academy of not recognising Brokeback Mountain's significance as a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ film.</p>

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Oscars 2023: It is almost time for the Oscars 2023. Also known as the Academy Awards, it is an annual event held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to celebrate excellence in American and international cinema.

Oscars 2023: It is almost time for the Oscars 2023. Also known as the Academy Awards, it is an annual event held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to celebrate excellence in American and international cinema. Since its inception in 1929, the ceremony has become the most prestigious award ceremony in the film industry, with winners receiving a coveted Oscar statuette. Despite all the significance, the Oscars have not been immune to controversy. From envelope mix-ups to accusations of bias, the Oscars have faced numerous scandals over the years. These controversies have often centered on issues such as diversity, representation, and fairness in the voting process. Will Smith - Chris Rock slap (2022) During the Oscars ceremony last year, Chris Rock was one of the presenters — tasked with presenting an award. In his brief bit, he joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife. While referring to her, he said he can’t wait to see G.I. Jane 2. In a 1997 war film, G.I. Jane, Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaves her head. The joke targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first, Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he walked up to the stage and whacked Rock across the face. The La La Land/Moonlight mix-up (2017) One of the most memorable (for all the wrong reasons) moments in Oscar history occurred at the 89th Academy Awards when the Best Picture announcement was mishandled. Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announced La La Land as the winner, but midway through the acceptance speeches, it was revealed that Moonlight was actually the winner. The mix-up occurred when the wrong envelope was handed to Dunaway and Beatty. The incident became known as the "Envelopegate" and caused a lot of embarrassment for the Academy. The #OscarsSoWhite controversy (2016) The 2016 Oscar nominations sparked a lot of controversy when all 20 acting nominees were white, despite the previous year's success of diverse films such as Creed and Straight Outta Compton. The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite went viral, and many people criticised the Academy for its lack of diversity. This controversy led to changes in the Academy's voting and membership processes to increase diversity. The Rob Lowe opening ceremony (1989) The 61st Academy Awards ceremony was opened with a musical number featuring Rob Lowe and Snow White, which was widely criticised as being one of the worst performances in Oscar history. The performance was mocked by critics and celebrities alike, and many consider it to be one of the most embarrassing moments in Oscar history. Marlon Brando's refusal of the Best Actor Award (1973) When Marlon Brando won the Best Actor award for his role in The Godfather in 1973, he refused to accept it in person. Instead, he sent Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American activist, to the stage to decline the award on his behalf and make a speech about the mistreatment of Native Americans in the film industry. The Adrien Brody - Halle Berry kiss (2003) In 2003, Adrien Brody won the Best Actor award for his role in The Pianist, and he celebrated by grabbing presenter Halle Berry and kissing her on stage. The kiss was unscripted and unexpected, and Berry appeared surprised and uncomfortable. The incident sparked controversy and criticism, with many accusing Brody of being inappropriate. The Crash upset (2006) At the 78th Academy Awards, the film Crash beat out the heavily favoured Brokeback Mountain for Best Picture. Many people were surprised by the upset, and some accused the Academy of not recognising Brokeback Mountain's significance as a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ film. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Oscar Awards 2023 2 days to go: From kissgate to slapgate, biggest scandals in Oscars history

<p>The Oscars 2023 ceremony is&nbsp;almost here. Winning an Oscar, formally called the Academy Award, is often seen as the ultimate achievement for actors in the film industry, but despite oodles of talent and skill, not to mention multiple nominations, there are many great actors who have never won an Oscar. There are a variety of reasons for that. First, the voting process is subjective. These awards are voted by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is made up of actors, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. However, each member has their own personal preferences and biases, which can influence their voting decisions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, politics and campaigning can also play a role in deciding the winner. In some cases, an actor's studio or publicist may run an aggressive campaign to secure the win, while other actors may not have the same level of resources or publicity behind them.</p>

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<p><strong>Here are 10 great actors you will be surprised to know have not won an Oscar:</strong></p>

<h2>1. Glenn Close</h2>

<p>Glenn Close is widely regarded as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, but she is yet to win an Oscar despite being nominated eight times. Her performances in<em> The Wife, Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons</em>, and <em>Albert Nobbs</em>&nbsp;are just a few examples of her incredible range and depth as an actress.</p>

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<h2>2. Amy Adams</h2>

<p>Amy Adams has been nominated for an Oscar six times but is yet to win one. Her performances in <em>Arrival, American Hustle, The Fighter, </em>and <em>Doubt </em>are just a few examples that show that she deserves an Oscar trophy.</p>

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<h2>3. Tom Cruise</h2>

<p>Tom Cruise has been a major box office draw for decades and has delivered many memorable performances over the years. He reinforced his position as one of the biggest Hollywood stars — if not the biggest — with <em>Top Gun: Maverick,</em> which went on to become the biggest worldwide earner in 2022. Apart from his numerous action roles, his performances in <em>Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire,</em> and <em>Magnolia </em>are just a few examples of his acting abilities. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has not won one.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>4. Johnny Depp</h2>

<p>With three nominations to his name, Depp has been recognised for his work in films such as <em>Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Neverland</em>, and <em>Sweeney Todd.</em></p>

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<h2>5. Liam Neeson</h2>

<p>With a career spanning several decades, Neeson is known for his performances in films like <em>Schindler's List, Silence, Kinsey, </em>and <em>The Grey</em>, but has never won an Oscar.</p>

<h2>6. Helena Bonham Carter</h2>

<p>With two nominations under her belt, Carter is known for her work in films like <em>The King's Speech </em>and <em>The Wings of the Dove.</em></p>

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<h2>7. Willem Dafoe</h2>

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<p>Despite his incredible range as an actor and critically acclaimed performances in films like<em> Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, The Lighthouse,</em> and <em>The Florida Project,</em> Dafoe is yet to win an Oscar.</p>

<h2>8. Michelle Pfeiffer</h2>

<p>Despite her iconic performances in films like<em> Scarface, Batman Returns, </em>and <em>The Fabulous Baker Boys</em>, Pfeiffer is yet to win an Oscar.</p>

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<h2>9. Sigourney Weaver&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Despite her impressive performances in films like <em>Alien, Gorillas in the Mist,</em> and <em>Avatar</em>, Weaver has never won an Oscar.</p>

<h2>10. Jake Gyllenhaal</h2>

<p>Despite his acclaimed performances in films such as <em>Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, </em>and <em>Nocturnal Animals</em>, Gyllenhaal has not won an Oscar yet.<br />
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The Oscars 2023 ceremony is almost here. Winning an Oscar, formally called the Academy Award, is often seen as the ultimate achievement for actors in the film industry, but despite oodles of talent and skill, not to mention multiple nominations, there are many great actors who have never won an Oscar.

The Oscars 2023 ceremony is almost here. Winning an Oscar, formally called the Academy Award, is often seen as the ultimate achievement for actors in the film industry, but despite oodles of talent and skill, not to mention multiple nominations, there are many great actors who have never won an Oscar. There are a variety of reasons for that. First, the voting process is subjective. These awards are voted by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is made up of actors, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. However, each member has their own personal preferences and biases, which can influence their voting decisions. Moreover, politics and campaigning can also play a role in deciding the winner. In some cases, an actor's studio or publicist may run an aggressive campaign to secure the win, while other actors may not have the same level of resources or publicity behind them. Here are 10 great actors you will be surprised to know have not won an Oscar: 1. Glenn Close Glenn Close is widely regarded as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, but she is yet to win an Oscar despite being nominated eight times. Her performances in The Wife, Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons, and Albert Nobbs are just a few examples of her incredible range and depth as an actress. Also Read: Oscars 2023: The Banshees of Inisherin is a dark, poignant meditation on futility of conflict 2. Amy Adams Amy Adams has been nominated for an Oscar six times but is yet to win one. Her performances in Arrival, American Hustle, The Fighter, and Doubt are just a few examples that show that she deserves an Oscar trophy. 3. Tom Cruise Tom Cruise has been a major box office draw for decades and has delivered many memorable performances over the years. He reinforced his position as one of the biggest Hollywood stars — if not the biggest — with Top Gun: Maverick, which went on to become the biggest worldwide earner in 2022. Apart from his numerous action roles, his performances in Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, and Magnolia are just a few examples of his acting abilities. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has not won one. 4. Johnny Depp With three nominations to his name, Depp has been recognised for his work in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Neverland, and Sweeney Todd. 5. Liam Neeson With a career spanning several decades, Neeson is known for his performances in films like Schindler's List, Silence, Kinsey, and The Grey, but has never won an Oscar. 6. Helena Bonham Carter With two nominations under her belt, Carter is known for her work in films like The King's Speech and The Wings of the Dove. Also Read: Oscars 2023: Short documentaries explode as an art form, attracting big players like Netflix 7. Willem Dafoe Despite his incredible range as an actor and critically acclaimed performances in films like Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, The Lighthouse, and The Florida Project, Dafoe is yet to win an Oscar. 8. Michelle Pfeiffer Despite her iconic performances in films like Scarface, Batman Returns, and The Fabulous Baker Boys, Pfeiffer is yet to win an Oscar. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? 9. Sigourney Weaver Despite her impressive performances in films like Alien, Gorillas in the Mist, and Avatar, Weaver has never won an Oscar. 10. Jake Gyllenhaal Despite his acclaimed performances in films such as Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, and Nocturnal Animals, Gyllenhaal has not won an Oscar yet. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Over a history of more than a century, Indian cinema has produced some truly great movies that have been widely acclaimed by both domestic and international audiences. The Indian film industry is considered to be one of the largest and most vibrant in the world, producing a wide range of films in multiple languages and genres. In recent decades, particularly Indian movies have gained popularity across the globe for their colorful visuals, action, melodrama, and dance numbers (case in point: the brouhaha over <em>RRR</em>). Additionally, there are also unique films from different regions of India, which have been appreciated by critics for their artistic and cultural significance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While a handful of Indians have won an Academy Award or Oscar, no Indian-made cinematic production (as opposed to a foreign production involving Indians) can boast of an Oscar statuette to date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are some of the Indian films that deserved Oscars but were sadly overlooked by the Academy:</p>

<h2><em>Pather Panchali </em>(1955)</h2>

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<p>A Bengali-language film directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made and is credited with introducing Indian cinema to the world stage. The film tells the story of a young boy named Apu and his family as they struggle to survive in rural India. <em>Pather Panchali</em> was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 28th Academy Awards, but did not win.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><em>Mother India </em>(1957)&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This Mehboob Khan directorial is widely considered a masterpiece of Indian cinema. It tells the story of a mother who struggles to raise her children and maintain her farm after her husband abandons the family. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 30th Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to <em>Nights of Cabiria.</em></p>

<h2><em>Salaam Bombay! </em>(1988)</h2>

<p>This film, directed by Mira Nair, tells the story of a young boy who runs away from home and ends up living on the streets of Mumbai. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 61st Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to <em>Pelle the Conqueror.</em></p>

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<h2><em>Lagaan </em>(2001)&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This epic sports drama film was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and starred Aamir Khan. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 74th Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to<em> No Man's Land</em>. The story, set in pre-Independent India follows a group of villagers who challenge their British colonisers to a game of cricket in exchange for a three-year tax exemption.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><em>Devdas </em>(2002)</h2>

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<p>This film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is a lavish adaptation of the classic Indian novel of the same name. It was praised for its opulent visuals and outstanding performances. Despite all the praise that was showered over it, it was not nominated for an Oscar.</p>

<h2><em>Black </em>(2005)</h2>

<p>This film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, tells the story of a deaf-blind girl and her relationship with her teacher. It was praised for its poignant storytelling and outstanding performances, particularly by leading actress Rani Mukherjee. Despite being a critical success, it was not nominated for an Oscar.</p>

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<h2><em>Peepli Live</em> (2010)</h2>

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<p>A satirical comedy-drama film directed by Anusha Rizvi and produced by Aamir Khan, <em>Peepli Live</em> tells the story of two impoverished farmers in rural India who plan to commit suicide so that their families can receive government compensation. The film explores the issues of farmer suicides, media sensationalism, and political corruption in India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><em>Court </em>(2014)&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This Marathi-language film, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, tells the story of a trial in a lower court in Mumbai. It was praised for its sharp social commentary and unique storytelling style and won several awards at international film festivals. Despite critical acclaim, it was not nominated.</p>

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<h2><em>Village Rockstars</em> (2017)</h2>

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<p>This Rima Das film is set in a remote village in the northeastern state of Assam and follows the story of a young girl named Dhunu who dreams of owning a guitar and starting her own rock band. The film captures the beauty and struggles of rural life in India with its stunning cinematography and authentic portrayal of the culture, traditions, and daily life of the villagers. It provides a glimpse into a way of life that is often overlooked or misrepresented in mainstream media.</p>

<h2><em>Jallikattu</em> (2019)</h2>

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Over a history of more than a century, Indian cinema has produced some truly great movies that have been widely acclaimed by both domestic and international audiences.

Over a history of more than a century, Indian cinema has produced some truly great movies that have been widely acclaimed by both domestic and international audiences. The Indian film industry is considered to be one of the largest and most vibrant in the world, producing a wide range of films in multiple languages and genres. In recent decades, particularly Indian movies have gained popularity across the globe for their colorful visuals, action, melodrama, and dance numbers (case in point: the brouhaha over RRR). Additionally, there are also unique films from different regions of India, which have been appreciated by critics for their artistic and cultural significance. Also Read | Oscars 2023: Ten great actors who haven’t won an Oscar surprisingly While a handful of Indians have won an Academy Award or Oscar, no Indian-made cinematic production (as opposed to a foreign production involving Indians) can boast of an Oscar statuette to date. Here are some of the Indian films that deserved Oscars but were sadly overlooked by the Academy: Pather Panchali (1955) A Bengali-language film directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made and is credited with introducing Indian cinema to the world stage. The film tells the story of a young boy named Apu and his family as they struggle to survive in rural India. Pather Panchali was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 28th Academy Awards, but did not win. Also Read | Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee: Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans is an ode to cinema and life Mother India (1957) This Mehboob Khan directorial is widely considered a masterpiece of Indian cinema. It tells the story of a mother who struggles to raise her children and maintain her farm after her husband abandons the family. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 30th Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to Nights of Cabiria. Salaam Bombay! (1988) This film, directed by Mira Nair, tells the story of a young boy who runs away from home and ends up living on the streets of Mumbai. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 61st Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to Pelle the Conqueror. Also Read: Oscars 2023: The Banshees of Inisherin is a dark, poignant meditation on futility of conflict Lagaan (2001) This epic sports drama film was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and starred Aamir Khan. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 74th Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to No Man's Land. The story, set in pre-Independent India follows a group of villagers who challenge their British colonisers to a game of cricket in exchange for a three-year tax exemption. Devdas (2002) This film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is a lavish adaptation of the classic Indian novel of the same name. It was praised for its opulent visuals and outstanding performances. Despite all the praise that was showered over it, it was not nominated for an Oscar. Black (2005) This film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, tells the story of a deaf-blind girl and her relationship with her teacher. It was praised for its poignant storytelling and outstanding performances, particularly by leading actress Rani Mukherjee. Despite being a critical success, it was not nominated for an Oscar. Also Read: Oscars 2023: Short documentaries explode as an art form, attracting big players like Netflix Peepli Live (2010) A satirical comedy-drama film directed by Anusha Rizvi and produced by Aamir Khan, Peepli Live tells the story of two impoverished farmers in rural India who plan to commit suicide so that their families can receive government compensation. The film explores the issues of farmer suicides, media sensationalism, and political corruption in India. Court (2014) This Marathi-language film, directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, tells the story of a trial in a lower court in Mumbai. It was praised for its sharp social commentary and unique storytelling style and won several awards at international film festivals. Despite critical acclaim, it was not nominated. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? Village Rockstars (2017) This Rima Das film is set in a remote village in the northeastern state of Assam and follows the story of a young girl named Dhunu who dreams of owning a guitar and starting her own rock band. The film captures the beauty and struggles of rural life in India with its stunning cinematography and authentic portrayal of the culture, traditions, and daily life of the villagers. It provides a glimpse into a way of life that is often overlooked or misrepresented in mainstream media. Jallikattu (2019) An Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, Jallikattu is based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh and depicts the events that follow after a buffalo escapes from a slaughterhouse in a small village in Kerala, India. It features quite an unconventional narrative structure, and primarily focuses on the reactions of the villagers to the situation rather than the buffalo itself. This approach makes the film more about the people and their emotions than the animal. The story builds up to a gripping climax that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all. Being remembered, then, provides a sense of significance and purpose in life. Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) from Martin McDonagh's beautifully elegiac and darkly comic film <em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is one such man. A folk musician inhabiting the Irish isle of Inisherin (fictional) in 1923, he suddenly decides he wants to leave the world with a momentous composition that the world will remember him by. Naturally, such decisions entail that one upgrades their company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And Doherty does to his closest friend Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) what today's kids would call ghosting. In his words, he "just don’t like you no more." Unable to comprehend what has happened to him, Súilleabháin, a simple (but not simple-minded), kind-hearted soul descends into melancholy after a couple of desperate attempts to restore the friendship.</p>

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<h2>Nine nominations for<em> The Banshees of Inisherin </em>at Oscars 2023</h2>

<p>In Oscars 2023, <em>The Banshees of Inisherin,</em> which has had a dream awards season run thus far, is nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and so on. The film is a strong contender for Best Picture at the Oscars, having won a Golden Globe in Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category.</p>

<h2>Does <em>The Banshees of Inisherin </em>deserve the Best Picture Oscar?</h2>

<p>Definitely. Save for Everything Everywhere All at Once, we struggle to think which other film among the 10 nominees deserves this trophy more.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What makes <em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> so special?</h2>

<p>"We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eventually, Doherty tires of Súilleabháin's attempts at reconciliation and gives him an ultimatum: he will chop the finger of his left hand every time Súilleabháin will try to strike up a conversation with him. And to Súilleabháin's disbelief, he proves true to his words. Things only get downhill from that point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two are so different from each other that you begin to wonder how they became friends in the first place. In a scene set in the local pub, Súilleabháin confronts Doherty, who retorts to the former's claim that niceness is important. "Ah, well, I suppose niceness doesn't last then, does it, Padraic? But will I tell ya something that does last?" Súilleabháin, exasperated and inebriated, asks, "What? And don't say somethin' stupid like music."</p>

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<p>McDonagh, a playwright-turned-filmmaker, writes strong dialogue and I have found something to adore in each film of his. But<em> The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is easily his magnum opus. It is a quietly affecting meditation on kindness, friendship, conflict, and legacy that is both sad and funny, and often at the same time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The setting of the Irish Civil War is not accidental. The film is peppered with moments when the citizen of Inisherin stop to look at sounds and visuals of distant explosions on the mainland. War and interpersonal male conflict, the film posits, are really no different. Their reasons are as meaningless and as irrelevant after a point in time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Of course, they are rowing. Pádraic just doesn't know it yet. And there comes a point when he becomes a willing participant in this war. And just like all wars, this one is startlingly violent.</p>

<p>Farrell, who I believe owes the resurgence to his Hollywood career to McDonagh, fills Pádraic's character like a shoe. He is incredible in the role, eminently watchable even when there are no words in the scene. The supporting cast, Gleeson, Condon, and Barry Keoghan (in a heartbreaking, moving role), are a match. Oh, and look out for Jenny the donkey!</p>

<p><em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is a precious and sad film. An understated masterpiece '</p>

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For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all.

For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all. Being remembered, then, provides a sense of significance and purpose in life. Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) from Martin McDonagh's beautifully elegiac and darkly comic film The Banshees of Inisherin is one such man. A folk musician inhabiting the Irish isle of Inisherin (fictional) in 1923, he suddenly decides he wants to leave the world with a momentous composition that the world will remember him by. Naturally, such decisions entail that one upgrades their company. And Doherty does to his closest friend Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) what today's kids would call ghosting. In his words, he "just don’t like you no more." Unable to comprehend what has happened to him, Súilleabháin, a simple (but not simple-minded), kind-hearted soul descends into melancholy after a couple of desperate attempts to restore the friendship. Nine nominations for The Banshees of Inisherin at Oscars 2023 In Oscars 2023, The Banshees of Inisherin, which has had a dream awards season run thus far, is nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and so on. The film is a strong contender for Best Picture at the Oscars, having won a Golden Globe in Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category. Does The Banshees of Inisherin deserve the Best Picture Oscar? Definitely. Save for Everything Everywhere All at Once, we struggle to think which other film among the 10 nominees deserves this trophy more. Also Read: Oscars 2023: Short documentaries explode as an art form, attracting big players like Netflix What makes The Banshees of Inisherin so special? "We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Eventually, Doherty tires of Súilleabháin's attempts at reconciliation and gives him an ultimatum: he will chop the finger of his left hand every time Súilleabháin will try to strike up a conversation with him. And to Súilleabháin's disbelief, he proves true to his words. Things only get downhill from that point. The two are so different from each other that you begin to wonder how they became friends in the first place. In a scene set in the local pub, Súilleabháin confronts Doherty, who retorts to the former's claim that niceness is important. "Ah, well, I suppose niceness doesn't last then, does it, Padraic? But will I tell ya something that does last?" Súilleabháin, exasperated and inebriated, asks, "What? And don't say somethin' stupid like music." McDonagh, a playwright-turned-filmmaker, writes strong dialogue and I have found something to adore in each film of his. But The Banshees of Inisherin is easily his magnum opus. It is a quietly affecting meditation on kindness, friendship, conflict, and legacy that is both sad and funny, and often at the same time. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? The setting of the Irish Civil War is not accidental. The film is peppered with moments when the citizen of Inisherin stop to look at sounds and visuals of distant explosions on the mainland. War and interpersonal male conflict, the film posits, are really no different. Their reasons are as meaningless and as irrelevant after a point in time. "We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Of course, they are rowing. Pádraic just doesn't know it yet. And there comes a point when he becomes a willing participant in this war. And just like all wars, this one is startlingly violent. Farrell, who I believe owes the resurgence to his Hollywood career to McDonagh, fills Pádraic's character like a shoe. He is incredible in the role, eminently watchable even when there are no words in the scene. The supporting cast, Gleeson, Condon, and Barry Keoghan (in a heartbreaking, moving role), are a match. Oh, and look out for Jenny the donkey! The Banshees of Inisherin is a precious and sad film. An understated masterpiece ' WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>When marine biologist Maxim Chakilev flings open the door of his ramshackle Siberian hut in the Oscar-nominated short documentary <em>Haulout </em>to find 100,000 honking and heaving walruses, the effect is breathtakingly cinematic. For almost two minutes, the screen is crowded with jostling animals, their guttural snorts filling the soundtrack and putting the viewer right in the middle of an astonishing natural spectacle. The scene, the centrepiece of a 25-minute film on how climate change affects the natural world, illustrates how short documentaries have exploded as an art form — and why big guns like The New Yorker and Netflix are getting involved.</p>

<p>"Video is a very powerful medium, and right now, this is how many people get their information about the world," Soo-Jeong Kang, executive director of programming and development at The New Yorker, told AFP.</p>

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<p>"Traditional media companies are increasingly recognising this as both a way to reach new audiences and as a profound storytelling platform."</p>

<p>The almost language-free <em>Haulout</em>, produced by brother-sister team Maxim Arbugaev and Evgenia Arbugaeva, who spent three months living in Chakilev's rudimentary hut, is exactly the kind of top-notch content that dovetails with The New Yorker's high-brow fiction and deep-dive reporting, Kang said.</p>

<p>"It's a pure cinematic experience, where you don't need a spoken word to know what that story is about... an extension of that intersection between art and great journalism."</p>

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<h2>Range</h2>

<p><em>Haulout </em>is competing for the Academy Award for best documentary short film against four other nominees, and the range of those contenders demonstrates the breadth of format audiences are increasingly embracing.</p>

<p>New Yorker stablemate <em>Stranger at the Gate</em> tells the story of a US military veteran whose tours have left him scarred by hate, but whose warm welcome at the mosque he had planned to blow up reconnects him to his humanity. Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai is the short's executive producer.</p>

<p><em>How Do You Measure a Year?</em> splices together interviews that filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt conducted every year with his daughter between the ages of two and 18.</p>

<p>Netflix's<em> The Elephant Whisperers</em> is a joyous exploration of the love an Indian couple share for the baby animals in their charge.</p>

<p>The streamer's second nominee in the category is <em>The Martha Mitchell Effect</em>, a curation of archival footage about a woman on the fringes of the Watergate scandal.</p>

<p>The Netflix contenders are just two of the scores of documentaries available on its platform — some of which regularly feature as its most-watched offerings.</p>

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<h2>Democratisation</h2>

<p>Documentaries were dominated in past decades by the likes of Britain's publically funded BBC, or America's PBS -- both organisations that lean towards didacticism. But in recent years, the sector has shown its entertainment chops.</p>

<p>Netflix's <em>Making a Murderer</em> and HBO's <em>The Jinx</em> — real-life crime thrillers from 2015 — were instrumental in popularising the format for the streaming age.</p>

<p>And such fast-paced, watchable fare continues to come thick and fast -- well before a jury found a South Carolina lawyer guilty of killing his wife and son last week, Netflix said <em>Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal</em> was one of its most popular programmes.</p>

<p>But even the less-obviously digestible offerings are doing well, as important subject matter -- particularly around climate change and identity -- resonates with viewers.</p>

<p>The New Yorker says it gets nearly 11 million monthly video views across its YouTube channel and newyorker.com, with documentaries at the top of the list, both in terms of total views and average number of views per video.</p>

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When marine biologist Maxim Chakilev flings open the door of his ramshackle Siberian hut in the Oscar-nominated short documentary Haulout to find 100,000 honking and heaving walruses, the effect is breathtakingly cinematic.

When marine biologist Maxim Chakilev flings open the door of his ramshackle Siberian hut in the Oscar-nominated short documentary Haulout to find 100,000 honking and heaving walruses, the effect is breathtakingly cinematic. For almost two minutes, the screen is crowded with jostling animals, their guttural snorts filling the soundtrack and putting the viewer right in the middle of an astonishing natural spectacle. The scene, the centrepiece of a 25-minute film on how climate change affects the natural world, illustrates how short documentaries have exploded as an art form — and why big guns like The New Yorker and Netflix are getting involved. "Video is a very powerful medium, and right now, this is how many people get their information about the world," Soo-Jeong Kang, executive director of programming and development at The New Yorker, told AFP. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra is all praises for Oscar nominated documentary, The Elephant Whisperers "Traditional media companies are increasingly recognising this as both a way to reach new audiences and as a profound storytelling platform." The almost language-free Haulout, produced by brother-sister team Maxim Arbugaev and Evgenia Arbugaeva, who spent three months living in Chakilev's rudimentary hut, is exactly the kind of top-notch content that dovetails with The New Yorker's high-brow fiction and deep-dive reporting, Kang said. "It's a pure cinematic experience, where you don't need a spoken word to know what that story is about... an extension of that intersection between art and great journalism." Range Haulout is competing for the Academy Award for best documentary short film against four other nominees, and the range of those contenders demonstrates the breadth of format audiences are increasingly embracing. New Yorker stablemate Stranger at the Gate tells the story of a US military veteran whose tours have left him scarred by hate, but whose warm welcome at the mosque he had planned to blow up reconnects him to his humanity. Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai is the short's executive producer. How Do You Measure a Year? splices together interviews that filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt conducted every year with his daughter between the ages of two and 18. Netflix's The Elephant Whisperers is a joyous exploration of the love an Indian couple share for the baby animals in their charge. The streamer's second nominee in the category is The Martha Mitchell Effect, a curation of archival footage about a woman on the fringes of the Watergate scandal. The Netflix contenders are just two of the scores of documentaries available on its platform — some of which regularly feature as its most-watched offerings. Democratisation Documentaries were dominated in past decades by the likes of Britain's publically funded BBC, or America's PBS -- both organisations that lean towards didacticism. But in recent years, the sector has shown its entertainment chops. Netflix's Making a Murderer and HBO's The Jinx — real-life crime thrillers from 2015 — were instrumental in popularising the format for the streaming age. And such fast-paced, watchable fare continues to come thick and fast -- well before a jury found a South Carolina lawyer guilty of killing his wife and son last week, Netflix said Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal was one of its most popular programmes. But even the less-obviously digestible offerings are doing well, as important subject matter -- particularly around climate change and identity -- resonates with viewers. The New Yorker says it gets nearly 11 million monthly video views across its YouTube channel and newyorker.com, with documentaries at the top of the list, both in terms of total views and average number of views per video. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>I hadn’t seen any film by the Daniels before I set my eyes upon<em> Everything Everywhere All at Once.</em> I resisted the urge to watch it because I am always suspicious of the initial hoopla that surrounds certain movies before they almost inevitably escape popular imagination. But with<em> Everything Everywhere All at Once </em>(<em>EEAAO</em> from now on), the hoopla only increased in volume until everybody was talking about this indie movie that was not indie anymore — in terms of box office numbers, that is. The film stars Michelle Yeoh as a harried Chinese immigrant woman called Evelyn Quran Wang whose overwrought life women in India and I imagine many other places in the world would empathise with. She lives with a fractious teenage daughter Joy Wang (Stephanie Hsu), and a meek husband Waymond Wang (Ke Huy Quan).&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Eleven Oscar nominations!</h2>

<p><em>Everything Everywhere All at Once</em> has 11 nominations, including the major categories like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. The film will likely not do a <em>Return of the King</em> — the conclusion to Peter Jackson's <em>The Lord of the Rings </em>trilogy that clinched 11 trophies out of 11 nominations at the 76th Academy Awards. But if it wins in either of the three major categories, and it might likely win in two, it will end up with at least four or five trophies — not bad for a supposedly indie movie.</p>

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<h2>What made <em>Everything Everywhere All at Once</em> so special?</h2>

<p>Yeoh’s casting in&nbsp;<em>EEAAO</em> was both inspired and ridiculous, I thought. Inspired because, well, she has been a fantastic performer for decades now. And absurd because despite her drab clothing, she nevertheless managed to look luminous and did not really fit in with this working-class-unfashionable-woman part. It did, however, fit with the film’s increasingly absurdist tone.</p>

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<p>Evelyn runs a laundrette and is in trouble with the IRS. Her daughter wants her to accept her girlfriend who Evelyn refuses to see as anything but her friend. Her husband is trying to serve divorce papers to her, a preemptive attack before she can do that. And her formidable father (James Hong), against whose wishes she eloped with Waymond and came to America, is coming to visit her for the Lunar Year Party. Oh, and she has to regularly visit the IRS office and face the dead-eyed gaze of inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre (a brilliantly bureaucratic Jamie Lee Curtis).</p>

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<p>In short, Evelyn’s life, it would seem, could not get any crazier. But it does. She is told by an alt-universe version of her husband, who possesses her universe’s Waymond using advanced technology from his universe, and tells her that her universe is just one among an infinite number of parallel universes, and that every life choice, no matter how small, creates a new reality, diverting the course of events significantly.</p>

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<p>The multiverse, says alt-Waymond, is in peril because of an evil entity called Jobu Tupaki, and Evelyn is the last hope of all living beings on earth. For Tupaki experiences every reality all at once, can manipulate matter, and has plans to erase every reality from existence.</p>

<p>At this point, you would think the film will turn into a race against time to save the multiverse from the supervillain. It is what most movies of this kind do, after all. But no. <em>EEAAO </em>is a lot smarter than that. It riffs on everything from <em>The Matrix</em> to <em>Ratatouille </em>to Hong Kong martial arts movies, and remains endlessly fresh and inventive. It embraces the gloriously bonkers side of the multiverse, exploring horizons most films delving into similar ideas can barely touch. The two hour and twenty minutes of screen time, which would usually be intimidating, zips past.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Michelle Yeoh gives a superb performance</h2>

<p>Yeoh is in almost every frame of the movie, and a good thing too. For she is indescribably good — portraying the pain, confusion, exhaustion, and other moods with a veteran's ease. Stephanie Hsu, who plays her daughter Joy, also impresses, sporting different, gonzo outfits in nearly every other scene to exhibit her queerness. Ke Huy Quan is endearing as a timid but kind husband, who, lacking the hand-to-hand combat skills of his alt-universe counterpart, relies on his determination and genial, inoffensive personality to disarm people and get things done. This is&nbsp;the mother of all comebacks.</p>

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<p>The themes, admittedly, are somewhat simplistic: generational divide, family values, acceptance, and nihilism. Nothing you have not seen before. But you would be an odd person if you actually pause to examine the thematic depth of this wonderful film. To paraphrase Stephen Fry's words about PG Wodehouse's novels, you do not analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its splendour.&nbsp;</p>

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I hadn’t seen any film by the Daniels before I set my eyes upon Everything Everywhere All at Once. I resisted the urge to watch it because I am always suspicious of the initial hoopla that surrounds certain movies before they almost inevitably escape popular imagination.

I hadn’t seen any film by the Daniels before I set my eyes upon Everything Everywhere All at Once. I resisted the urge to watch it because I am always suspicious of the initial hoopla that surrounds certain movies before they almost inevitably escape popular imagination. But with Everything Everywhere All at Once (EEAAO from now on), the hoopla only increased in volume until everybody was talking about this indie movie that was not indie anymore — in terms of box office numbers, that is. The film stars Michelle Yeoh as a harried Chinese immigrant woman called Evelyn Quran Wang whose overwrought life women in India and I imagine many other places in the world would empathise with. She lives with a fractious teenage daughter Joy Wang (Stephanie Hsu), and a meek husband Waymond Wang (Ke Huy Quan). Eleven Oscar nominations! Everything Everywhere All at Once has 11 nominations, including the major categories like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. The film will likely not do a Return of the King — the conclusion to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy that clinched 11 trophies out of 11 nominations at the 76th Academy Awards. But if it wins in either of the three major categories, and it might likely win in two, it will end up with at least four or five trophies — not bad for a supposedly indie movie. Also Read: Everything Everywhere All At Once movie review: This Michelle Yeoh-starrer is a cinematic miracle What made Everything Everywhere All at Once so special? Yeoh’s casting in EEAAO was both inspired and ridiculous, I thought. Inspired because, well, she has been a fantastic performer for decades now. And absurd because despite her drab clothing, she nevertheless managed to look luminous and did not really fit in with this working-class-unfashionable-woman part. It did, however, fit with the film’s increasingly absurdist tone. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? Evelyn runs a laundrette and is in trouble with the IRS. Her daughter wants her to accept her girlfriend who Evelyn refuses to see as anything but her friend. Her husband is trying to serve divorce papers to her, a preemptive attack before she can do that. And her formidable father (James Hong), against whose wishes she eloped with Waymond and came to America, is coming to visit her for the Lunar Year Party. Oh, and she has to regularly visit the IRS office and face the dead-eyed gaze of inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre (a brilliantly bureaucratic Jamie Lee Curtis). In short, Evelyn’s life, it would seem, could not get any crazier. But it does. She is told by an alt-universe version of her husband, who possesses her universe’s Waymond using advanced technology from his universe, and tells her that her universe is just one among an infinite number of parallel universes, and that every life choice, no matter how small, creates a new reality, diverting the course of events significantly. Also Read: Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee: Will Baz Luhrmann's unconventional biopic Elvis create history? The multiverse, says alt-Waymond, is in peril because of an evil entity called Jobu Tupaki, and Evelyn is the last hope of all living beings on earth. For Tupaki experiences every reality all at once, can manipulate matter, and has plans to erase every reality from existence. At this point, you would think the film will turn into a race against time to save the multiverse from the supervillain. It is what most movies of this kind do, after all. But no. EEAAO is a lot smarter than that. It riffs on everything from The Matrix to Ratatouille to Hong Kong martial arts movies, and remains endlessly fresh and inventive. It embraces the gloriously bonkers side of the multiverse, exploring horizons most films delving into similar ideas can barely touch. The two hour and twenty minutes of screen time, which would usually be intimidating, zips past. Michelle Yeoh gives a superb performance Yeoh is in almost every frame of the movie, and a good thing too. For she is indescribably good — portraying the pain, confusion, exhaustion, and other moods with a veteran's ease. Stephanie Hsu, who plays her daughter Joy, also impresses, sporting different, gonzo outfits in nearly every other scene to exhibit her queerness. Ke Huy Quan is endearing as a timid but kind husband, who, lacking the hand-to-hand combat skills of his alt-universe counterpart, relies on his determination and genial, inoffensive personality to disarm people and get things done. This is the mother of all comebacks. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: What made Top Gun: Maverick a favourite with the jury? The themes, admittedly, are somewhat simplistic: generational divide, family values, acceptance, and nihilism. Nothing you have not seen before. But you would be an odd person if you actually pause to examine the thematic depth of this wonderful film. To paraphrase Stephen Fry's words about PG Wodehouse's novels, you do not analyse such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its splendour. Everything Everywhere All At Once is an absolute blast and should take the Best Picture Oscar. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Surprising everyone except those who have closely followed the career of James Cameron, <em>Avatar: The Way of Water</em> broke pretty much every box office record. The director once again proved that he is not, not ever, to be underestimated. The film started off just fine, numbers-wise, but its December release meant it was consistent and had long legs. It was more of a tortoise, but once as fast as a hare. At the time of writing this, it has grossed $2.26 billion, and has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide box office figures. A sequel to 2009's <em>Avatar, The Way of Water </em>continued the story of the Sully family and pitted them against an old enemy in new, er, Avatar.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Four Oscar nominations</h2>

<p>In the Oscars 2023, <em>Avatar: The Way of Water</em> has scored four nominations, including the Best Picture category. Other nominations are technical, and include Best Sound, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects. Let's talk about the Best Picture possibility of the Cameron movie.</p>

<h2>Is <em>Avatar: The Way of Water</em> a great movie?</h2>

<p>It kind of is. Cameron is one of the finest, if a little temperamental, makers of blockbusters around today. Few, if any, can match up to his ability to craft exciting action and stunning and imaginative visuals. With the <em>Avatar </em>franchise, he ventured into conceptualising and creating an entirely new alien world (or moon, if you are being pedantic) with its own flora, fauna, ecology, atmosphere, and so on. Not only everything was rendered in mind-boggling detail, despite all the bright colours and fantasy-like feel, it was authentic — after a fashion. It really did seem as though Pandora exists somewhere in the outer reaches of the galaxy (okay, it is meant to exist in the Alpha Centauri System, which is actually the closest star system to our solar system).</p>

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<p><em>The Way of Water </em>was only better. Everything was more lifelike, more detailed, and prettier. A lot of the film was set underwater, and Cameron once again showed mastery over envisaging fictitious and yet somehow tangibly real life forms.</p>

<p>It will take your breath away. Everything is gorgeous in a cinematic, dynamic way. It sounds weird when I say this, but despite being so beautiful, the film managed to be subtle. The visual elements seamlessly blended into one other, and the film encouraged one to forget everything one is looking at was created in computers. In a few shots, particularly in the water, it is certain Cameron was showing off. And indeed my jaw was hanging slack, wondering how in the world he did it.</p>

<h2>Will <em>Avatar: The Way of Water</em> win the Best Picture Oscar?</h2>

<p>That is the big question. My guess is no. Sure, the Academy might pull off a surprise, and not every movie that gets an Oscar is deserving or indeed worth watching. But it is likely that <em>The Way of Water</em> will not win an Oscar. The reason is, with all its splendour and eye candy, <em>The Way of Water</em>'s story is strictly serviceable. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and <em>The Way of Water </em>is no exception. <em>The Way of Water</em>&nbsp;is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls. It all comes across as something we have seen before, and done much better.</p>

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<p>Even the themes are pretty much the same, as sweeping and simplistic as before. Just like <em>Avatar</em>, none too delicately, hammered home the point that we should protect our forests, <em>The Way of Water</em> brings our attention to the oceans. New creatures in the film include over-friendly whale-like mammals called tulkun, and naturally, there are whalers extracting from their blubber the Pandora equivalent of whale oil, Amrita. Similar to the nectar in Hindu mythology that is supposed to make its consumer immortal, Amrita stops aging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yes, the natural world and the equilibrium in fragile ecosystems are worth preserving. And yes, many indigenous populations have a strong connection to the flora and fauna in the regions they inhabit. Oh, and technology can often be dangerous. But we knew that already, Cameron. Say something new!</p>

<p>I jest, but only a little. <em>The Way of Water</em> is certainly worth watching once in the theatre in 3D. It is, I would say, a quintessential movie-viewing experience, and will wow you with its beauty. And yet, once you get out of it, the simplistic story rears its ugly head.</p>

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Surprising everyone except those who have closely followed the career of James Cameron, Avatar: The Way of Water broke pretty much every box office record. The director once again proved that he is not, not ever, to be underestimated.

Surprising everyone except those who have closely followed the career of James Cameron, Avatar: The Way of Water broke pretty much every box office record. The director once again proved that he is not, not ever, to be underestimated. The film started off just fine, numbers-wise, but its December release meant it was consistent and had long legs. It was more of a tortoise, but once as fast as a hare. At the time of writing this, it has grossed $2.26 billion, and has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide box office figures. A sequel to 2009's Avatar, The Way of Water continued the story of the Sully family and pitted them against an old enemy in new, er, Avatar. Also Read: Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee: Will Baz Luhrmann's unconventional biopic Elvis create history? Four Oscar nominations In the Oscars 2023, Avatar: The Way of Water has scored four nominations, including the Best Picture category. Other nominations are technical, and include Best Sound, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects. Let's talk about the Best Picture possibility of the Cameron movie. Is Avatar: The Way of Water a great movie? It kind of is. Cameron is one of the finest, if a little temperamental, makers of blockbusters around today. Few, if any, can match up to his ability to craft exciting action and stunning and imaginative visuals. With the Avatar franchise, he ventured into conceptualising and creating an entirely new alien world (or moon, if you are being pedantic) with its own flora, fauna, ecology, atmosphere, and so on. Not only everything was rendered in mind-boggling detail, despite all the bright colours and fantasy-like feel, it was authentic — after a fashion. It really did seem as though Pandora exists somewhere in the outer reaches of the galaxy (okay, it is meant to exist in the Alpha Centauri System, which is actually the closest star system to our solar system). The Way of Water was only better. Everything was more lifelike, more detailed, and prettier. A lot of the film was set underwater, and Cameron once again showed mastery over envisaging fictitious and yet somehow tangibly real life forms. It will take your breath away. Everything is gorgeous in a cinematic, dynamic way. It sounds weird when I say this, but despite being so beautiful, the film managed to be subtle. The visual elements seamlessly blended into one other, and the film encouraged one to forget everything one is looking at was created in computers. In a few shots, particularly in the water, it is certain Cameron was showing off. And indeed my jaw was hanging slack, wondering how in the world he did it. Will Avatar: The Way of Water win the Best Picture Oscar? That is the big question. My guess is no. Sure, the Academy might pull off a surprise, and not every movie that gets an Oscar is deserving or indeed worth watching. But it is likely that The Way of Water will not win an Oscar. The reason is, with all its splendour and eye candy, The Way of Water's story is strictly serviceable. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and The Way of Water is no exception. The Way of Water is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls. It all comes across as something we have seen before, and done much better. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: What made Top Gun: Maverick a favourite with the jury? Even the themes are pretty much the same, as sweeping and simplistic as before. Just like Avatar, none too delicately, hammered home the point that we should protect our forests, The Way of Water brings our attention to the oceans. New creatures in the film include over-friendly whale-like mammals called tulkun, and naturally, there are whalers extracting from their blubber the Pandora equivalent of whale oil, Amrita. Similar to the nectar in Hindu mythology that is supposed to make its consumer immortal, Amrita stops aging. Yes, the natural world and the equilibrium in fragile ecosystems are worth preserving. And yes, many indigenous populations have a strong connection to the flora and fauna in the regions they inhabit. Oh, and technology can often be dangerous. But we knew that already, Cameron. Say something new! I jest, but only a little. The Way of Water is certainly worth watching once in the theatre in 3D. It is, I would say, a quintessential movie-viewing experience, and will wow you with its beauty. And yet, once you get out of it, the simplistic story rears its ugly head. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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