The 36th edition of the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala took place on Friday night, drawing in Hollywood’s biggest names and Oscar contenders. The event, which lured top-tier stars to the desert just days before nomination voting begins, suggests that the major categories are still up for grabs.
Stars like Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, and Colman Domingo were on hand, including those from Oscar-buzzworthy films such as “Dune: Part Two” and “Sing Sing.” Best actress contenders like Angelina Jolie, Mikey Madison, and Nicole Kidman also made appearances.
The gala’s attendees seemed to sense the importance of this moment, as they took to social media to express their excitement. With final voting for the Critics Choice Awards currently underway, Oscar nominations voting set to commence on Wednesday, and the Golden Globe Awards just around the corner, the PSIFF gala is likely to have a significant impact on the Oscars race.
The glamour of the event was matched by the emotional moments – Brody gave a heartfelt acceptance speech about his “mentor” Andrew Garfield, while Kidman tearfully honored her late mother during her presentation. The excitement and anticipation were palpable, as attendees acknowledged that any little thing could sway the Oscar outcome.
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