Angela Bassett Gets Her Academy Award—And Gives Hollywood an Urgent Call to Action
The Governors Awards, typically a kickstart to the Oscar season, took place in January rather than November due to an actors’ strike. The event, which honors lifetime achievements in cinematic arts, was filled with A-listers and indie contenders alike, including Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who is promoting her critically acclaimed movie Origin. Netflix Films chairman, Scott Stuber, commented on the high caliber of movies represented, suggesting that some may have been more successful during a different release season. The event also included host John Mulaney, who delivered an opening monologue that targeted Bradley Cooper’s controversial Netflix film, Maestro.
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