And there are also some only rarely visible strings between this year’s ceremony and its counterpart in the middle of AugHT. For one, Eternal sunshine in the spotless mind Got a victory for best original script at the 2005 ceremony. Years later, Ariana Grande—Nominated at the 2025 ceremony for best actress after playing glinda in Evil—Wrote an album honoring the film, which is one of her favorites, with the 2024 Eternal sunshine.
As for the best nominated picture, Timothée Charamet was something right when he acknowledged in His Sag Acceptan speech For best actors in A complete unknown that the biopic genre can be “maybe tired.” After all, the 2005 lineup included one in its own card list, Beamthat examined the life of the formidable soul musician Ray Charles. The winnings in 2005 went to Million dollar babyand Beam Shopped up two awards for best actors and best sound mix.
The ball is still in someone’s court when it comes to the 97th ceremony, but 20 years later, movie buffs have clearly not grown completely Tired of the Biopiken Yet – only Look at last year’s best picture winner.
In anticipation of tonight’s ceremony, continue reading for more highlights from the 2005 Academy Awards …
