“Oppenheimer,” the epic story of the man who created the atomic bomb, dominated the Oscars on Sunday with seven wins including best picture, best director for Christopher Nolan and best actor for Cillian Murphy.
“Poor Things,” a quirky fable about a young woman rediscovering a life she’d lost, won four Oscars at the 96th annual Academy Awards including best actress for Emma Stone.
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“I’m a little overwhelmed,” Murphy said as he accepted the Oscar for his portrayal of scientist Robert Oppenheimer. “All my fellow nominees, I remain in awe of you guys, truly.
“We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and so for better or worse, we’re all living in Oppenheimer’s world,” he continued. “So I’d really like to dedicate this to peacemakers everywhere.”
Christopher Nolan, who won his first Oscar on his eighth nomination, expressed his gratitude for the honor his fellow filmmakers bestowed on him and the film.
“Movies are just a little bit over 100 years old,” he said. “Imagine being there just 100 years into music or painting. We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me.”
Emma Stone won her second Oscar for “Poor Things,” eight years after her first Oscar for “La La Land.” She arrived on stage with a damaged dress to worry about – “I think it happened during ‘I’m Just Ken,’ she said of “Barbie” actor Ryan Gosling’s performance of his song from the film.
She was also emotional throughout her acceptance speech, tearfully happy for the entire cast and crew of the director Yorgos Lanthimos’ film.
“Oppenheimer” also won Oscars for Robert Downey Jr. as best supporting actor, best score for composer Ludwig Goransson, best cinematography for Hoyte Van Hoytema, and best film editing for Jennifer Lame.
“Poor Things” won three Oscars in addition to Stone’s, with wins for best costume design, best production design, and best hair and makeup.
