2024’s most buzzworthy filmmakers were brought together at the National Board of Review awards event, which took place on Tuesday evening at Manhattan’s Cipriani 42nd Street.
At the glamorous event, Ryan Reynolds emerged to announce the Best Film award to “Wicked”, making this his initial public appearance since Blake Lively lodged a formal complaint against her “It Ends With Us” collaborator and director, Justin Baldoni.
Reynolds stated on stage that ‘Wicked’ truly lives up to its name by spotlighting two strong female characters. It delves into a multifaceted relationship that has struck a chord with audiences for more than twenty years on the stage. Interestingly, stories about women are often judged according to a unique set of criteria – they should be flawless, keep their power concealed, and adapt or appease. However, Donna Langley and Universal have demonstrated remarkable insight in choosing where to invest their trust, and this decision has proven fruitful in the film.
In a typical display of charisma and humor, Reynolds teasingly made fun of “Wicked” actor Jonathan Bailey, known for his role as Fiyero in the movie adaptation of the musical.
As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I must express one observation: Jonathan Bailey is undeniably exceptional, almost too much so. Jokingly, I’d say I might have appreciated fewer scenes showcasing Mr. Bailey’s talent. It’s not that he isn’t fantastic – he truly is – but being extraordinary can sometimes be a double-edged sword. You see, showering an audience with charm indiscriminately could potentially disrupt the delicate balance within our beloved film industry. It might be delightful in the short term, but it could ultimately lead to chaos.
Reynolds remarked, “In essence, the Hollywood Leading Man Society can’t maintain such exceptional performance levels and it would be beneficial for everyone if Jonathan Bailey were to scale back a bit. You’re making us appear less than stellar, and I work hard enough as it is – plus, plastic surgery scares me, John. Can I call you John, if you’re here? I don’t care either way. Let’s either dial down the talent or leave this place, alright?
Despite Bailey’s absence, it was Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, and director Jon M. Chu from the “Wicked” team who were on hand to receive the award for Best Film.
Another notable moment of the night occurred when “Babygirl” actress Nicole Kidman raised a glass of milk in celebration, honoring all the “little ladies” present, during her acceptance speech for best actress. The audience erupted in applause as she finished off the drink, echoing a significant scene from the A24 thriller, before blowing a kiss to the spectators.
Simultaneously, filmmaker and star of “A Real Pain”, Jesse Eisenberg, presented the best supporting actor award to his co-star Kieran Culkin. Before accepting, Culkin seemed uncomfortable deciding where to put his gum, but Eisenberg kindly offered to hold it for him. “That’s a director right there,” Culkin joked as he handed over the chewed gum.
Among the honorees were Erivo and Grande, who received the NBR Spotlight Award together; Mikey Madison was recognized for her breakout performance in “Anora”; Daniel Craig was saluted as best actor for his role in “Queer”; Chu was celebrated as best director for “Wicked”; Elle Fanning won best supporting actress for “A Complete Unknown”; Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, and John Lithgow were all praised for their ensemble work in “Conclave”; Mike Leigh took home the prize for best original screenplay with “Hard Truths”; Jarin Blaschke was honored for his exceptional cinematography in “Nosferatu”; India Donaldson earned best directorial debut for “Good One”; and Clint Bent and Greg Kwedar were recognized for their work on the adapted screenplay of “Sing Sing”.
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2025-01-08 21:16