Director Ryan Coogler talks about writing the blues-infused vampire film “Sinners,” which was nominated for a record 16 Oscars, for his late uncle.
Rose Byrne, who learned of her Best Actress nomination at midnight in Australia, talked about the intense experience of perfecting her troubled character during the five-week rehearsal process.
Leonardo DiCaprio praised the deeply communal experience of people sitting together in a theater and being immersed in a film.
Across Hollywood, Oscar nominees Thursday reflected on the work that led to their recognition. Here’s a collection of reactions to this year’s Oscars. Comments have been edited for clarity and brevity.
“I wrote this script for my uncle, who passed away 11 years ago. I thought he’d be listening to some blues music right now to celebrate. I love making movies. I feel honored to wake up every day and do it. I was writing last night. So I didn’t get too much sleep. Honestly, brother, I’m still getting a little sleep.” – in an interview. Coogler is nominated for Best Picture, Director and Screenplay.
“At the end of the day it’s about trying to work in films that are memorable. What matters to me is great ideas and original filmmaking. The only thing I feel strongly about is ingrained in us as a species is the idea of ​​us coming together and feeling any great piece of music, of opera, of watching a film together and expressing those emotions with a population of people around us.” – in an interview. DiCaprio is nominated for Best Actor.
“We made the movie in 27 days for $8.50, and there were two takes, maybe three. And the blessing was, for five weeks, and I met three days a week and just rehearsed. We just talked through the script, page by page. That preparation was a gift. And Mary insisted on it. She was very performance driven. And this role was a gift, it was an absolute gift for an actress. I just didn’t want to do it.
On getting the news: “It’s midnight in Australia. I was sleeping and then I started FaceTiming because I wanted to try and wake up but it was too late. And then she started screaming, it was like ‘They called your name!’ And then my parents came into the room, they were like ‘Oh my God’ and then we were all screaming, and that was it. Now I’ve taken a shot of adrenaline and I’m wide awake.” – in the interview. Byrne is nominated for Best Actress.
“We woke up to a bunch of wonderful, beautiful messages and calls. And it’s a family affair, this movie. Everybody on “Sinners,” we’ve been working together for a long time and we’re like a family. What’s cool about this movie, and what’s incredible about this movie, is that it’s about blues music. It’s about a guitar player. … Everything we’re hearing today on the radio and from Western culture, you know, It wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the blues Ryan was able to make it through and through the film. Goranson is nominated for Best Original Score and Original Song for “I Lied to You”.
“It’s amazing. Look, it’s not easy to get nominated. And there are so many songs, and from big movies or whatever. … I always say this, I really say it from my heart, that to be nominated is to win because these are the best in film, music, who vote for you. And the fact that one of my songs earns their honor means everything to me.” – in an interview. Warren is nominated for Best Original Song for “Dear Me”, his 17th nomination.
“We continue to be amazed by the deep emotional connection people have to the film. In the end, people don’t get up, they sit and watch the credits, because they want a moment in the dark before they step out into the real world again. It’s connecting with people on a deeper emotional level than we always wanted, but it’s so exciting that it’s happening.”
On star Jessie Buckley: “There’s something about her that’s primal. When you look at her she’s not acting, she’s just acting. There are so many moments in the movie where you can see the story on her face without words. I can’t think of any other actor who can do it that way.” – in an interview. Marshall is the producer of “Hamnet,” a Best Picture nominee.
“I’m very happy. It’s the very best news of the day. It’s Guillermo’s dream project since he was a kid, but it’s also the third movement of a triptych, which starts with “The Shape of Water”, the creature, “Pinocchio”, a creature, and then “Frankenstein”, the creature. So, it’s three stories about love, empathy for people who are different. The way Guillermo gave me the space to write music, I think – from a little solo. Goes violin to a huge symphonic orchestra with choir – it’s everything a musician can dream of.” – in an interview. Desplat is nominated for Best Original Score.
I’m suddenly feeling very anxious. But exciting, you know, really exciting. I’m very excited that a contemporary opera aria has been nominated, which doesn’t happen often. I’ve made a few music-focused documentaries, and I find them incredibly exciting to work on because they’re about the art form, you know? And so it’s specifically about Verdi and Verdi’s music and his retirement home that he built for opera singers and musicians – I mean what could be more amazing than that? – in an interview. Pike is nominated for Best Original Song for “Sweet Dreams of Joy”.
“It’s an amazing news. I’m not going to lie. I’ve won a Grammy before, but the Oscars always feel like a whole other world. It’s a really beautiful little film… and it’s amazing to be collaborating with Nick Cave on this song for this film. He’s a huge influence and musical hero of mine and my band, The National. And to do it with him is extra special. “Train Dreams” is a film about grief and loss and human empathy… and I think especially at this time when we Living, with so much conflict and suffering in the world, I think a film about empathy and grief is really something everyone can connect to, no matter where you’re sitting. – In an interview. Dessner is nominated for Best Original Song for “Train Dreams.”
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