Oscars: Paul Thomas Anderson's Triumph, Netflix's Surprise Wins

0:00This is Birmingham News Today, every story, every city, every day. Paul Thomas Anderson finally got his first Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards, where his film One Battle After Another took best picture along. With five more awards, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, the multi-generational story about political resistance swept the night for Warner Brothers, marking a big win for the studio right before its planned. Sinners also shown brightly, grabbing key honors like the first-ever Oscar for a female cinematographer, Autumn Duroud Archipa. Michael B. Jordan picked a best actor in a tight race, while Ryan Kugler earned his first trophy in a career full of hits. Jesse Buckley won Best Actors for Hammett, becoming the first Irish actor in that category. The crowd gave thunderous cheers, especially for Jordan, and speeches highlighted hope for the next generation and support for women in film. Amy Madigan celebrated her supporting

1:00actress-win for weapons, 40 years after her first nomination, letting out a big laugh on stage. Netflix scored with K-Pop Demon Hunters, taking Best Animated Feature and Best Song, after racking up over 325 million views. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, napped three craft awards, and there was even a tie for Best Live Action Short. Host Conan O'Brien kept things quirky, amid talks of politics and industry shifts, poking fun as streamers while theatrical releases like these. Originals beat back streaming dominance, it gave Hollywood a boost amid worries over mergers and artificial intelligence. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode.