Which film should win Best Picture at 2023 Oscars?
Hollywood is gearing up for the Oscars with the 95th Academy Awards this Sunday 12 March at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Everything Everywhere All at Once has the most nominations and is considered the frontrunner for best picture having won a string of top prizes at the guild awards that precede the Oscars.
Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert are tipped for best director, and former child star Ke Huy Quan is expected to pick up best supporting actor. First-time nominee Michelle Yeoh could also become the first Asian best actress winner.
In a field of ten best picture nominees, Netflix’s German anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front could sneak an upset having picked up the best film trophy at the BAFTAs.
Host Jimmy Kimmel has said that he will address last year’s “The Slap” incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, noting it would be “ridiculous” not to. The academy will have its first-ever “crisis team” in place to react to any similar surprises.
The Independent will have all the latest from the [champagne-coloured] red carpet to the final award, including a performance from Rihanna, nominated for best original song for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The most iconic Oscars dresses of all time
Since its inauguration in 1929, the Oscars has been eagerly watched by devoted cinephiles but, over the years, it has also become one of the most anticipated events for fashion aficionados.
Among Hollywood’s brightest stars walking the red carpet in front of millions of viewers, the strongest candidates set themselves up to be sartorially scrutinised and battle it out for the evening’s most hotly contested accolade; that of the best dressed.
As award season nears its close, The Independent’s Sarah Young looks at all the gowns that have earned a special place in fashion history.
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From Audrey Hepburn to Gwyneth Paltrow
Inga Parkel10 March 2023 17:30
Top Oscars records that could be broken this year
The Oscars have always been considered the grandest night in film but this year, in particular, could be extra special – with a number of chances for the awards body to make history.
Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh and John Williams
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This year’s award show has the chance of making history multiple times
Inga Parkel10 March 2023 17:00
Oscars 2023 predictions
Will it be an Everything Everywhere All at Once sweep? Or could Tár prove to be the one to beat? Adam White has looked over the major categories to try and figure them out.
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 16:30
Battle for Best Picture: Ignore the snobs – Avatar deserves to win the Oscar for Best Picture
James Cameron’s hit sci-fi sequel has been all but written off in this year’s Oscar race. It’s a rank injustice, argues Louis Chilton – this earnest blockbuster is pure cinema.
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 15:45
Oscars boss reacts to Chris Rock’s scathing Netflix special
The Academy’s chief executive has reacted to Chris Rock’s scathing comments in his recent Netflix special, in which he addressed the moment he was slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars.
Asked about the timing of the special’s release ahead of this Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, and whether it would put the incident back into public consciousness, Kramer told US outlet Deadline: “I think what’s important for us is that we’re moving forward.
“At the Nominees Luncheon… Janet Yang very clearly owned that we, as an Academy, have to be better prepared and have to be much more nimble and clear in our response to things.
“I really want to focus on that.”
He added: “I think it’s great that Chris spoke his truth. I can’t speak to the timing of that, but we are ready to move forward.”
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 15:00
Slapgate wasn’t a one-off – the Oscars have always been mired in scandal
With the Academy Awards happening on Sunday, Geoffrey Macnab looks back at Oscar history and says the awards have always been turbulent and continue to reflect the biases of those who greenlight the movies.
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 14:15
How is the academy going to handle the fallout from The Slap in 2022?
The unfortunate headline-dominating moment from last year’s ceremony is back on people’s minds as the Oscars draws nearer.
How are organisers handling The Slap?
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 13:30
The 10 worst Oscar Best Picture winners of all time
The Independent’s Geoffrey Macnab chooses the more ridiculous films to have ever won Hollywood’s most prestigious award.
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 12:45
The 13 most confusing Oscar screw-ups of all time
From awarding Rami Malek’s all-teeth performance as Freddie Mercury to Julianne Moore winning Best Actress for the wrong movie, the Oscars have always inspired confusion and frustration.
Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, my colleague Adam White explores the most egregious mistakes in recent Oscar history.
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 12:00
Oscars 2023 predictions
Will it be an Everything Everywhere All at Once sweep? Or could Tár prove to be the one to beat? Adam White has looked over the major categories to try and figure them out.
Peony Hirwani10 March 2023 11:30
