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On February 28, 2016,  the best of the film industry gathered together at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles,  for The 88th Annual Academy Awards, A.K.A. The Oscars. Just in case you missed it, here’s a short recap of some of the winners.

 

1. Best Actor: Leonardo Dicaprio, The Revenant

 

Leonardo Dicaprio finally takes home an Oscar!

 

2. Best Actress: Brie Larson, Room

 

Brie Larson receives Best Actress award for her role in the drama/ thriller Room.

 

 3. Best Picture: Spotlight

 

Spotlight is a film based on a true story The Boston Globe uncovering a large scandal of child molestation within the Catholic Church.

 

4. Best Supporting Actor: Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies

 

British actor Mark Rylance, won an Oscar for his portrayal of an actual KGB Spy, Rudolf Abel, and his story in Steven Spielberg’s, Bridge of Spies.

 

 

5. Best Supporting Actress: Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl

 

 

 

 

6. Best Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu, The Revenant

 

 

7. Best Documentary Feature: Amy

 

 

 

Amy, directed by Asif Kapadia, is a documentary about the life of the late british singer, Amy Winehouse.

 

8. Best Original Song: “Writing’s on the Wall” from Spectre, Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes

 

 

 

 

 

9. Best Animated Feature Film: Inside Out

 

 

For the complete list of winners and details: http://oscar.go.com/news/winners/oscar-winners-2016-see-the-complete-list

 

Sources:

http://flavorwire.com/538572/brie-larson-fronted-room-wins-big-at-toronto

http://stulovesfilm.com/2016/01/31/spotlight/

 

http://nypost.com/2015/10/18/spielbergs-bridge-of-spies-has-a-surprise-star-nyc-subways/

 

http://hype.my/2016/103180/amy-amy-winehouses-dad-slams-best-documentary-oscar-win/

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2015/06/21/box-office-disneys-inside-out-nabs-top-2-weekend-ever/#762004e27c85

 

http://variety.com/2016/film/news/leonardo-dicaprio-oscar-speech-climate-change-1201717970/

 

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/1228/756553-says-danish-girl/

 

http://www.directlyrics.com/world-premiere-sam-smith-writings-on-the-wall-full-audio-news.html

 

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-life/film/a-behind-the-scenes-chat-with-t…

 
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Hallie Carmen

Conn Coll

Hallie is a Junior who enjoys writing for Conn Coll’s Her Campus chapter! Not only does she love the fact that she shares the same initials as Her Campus (HCXO!), but she loves being part of the Her Campus Conn Coll community, as well as having the opportunity of integrating her passion for photography, journalism, and pop culture throughout her posts. She is currently on the executive board of Her Campus Conn Coll and manages the twitter account.
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