![]() On view are the Oscars for cinematography for Rosher for “Sunrise,” best actress for Mary Pickford for “Coquette” (1929), best actor for Clark Gable for “It Happened One Night” (1934), color art direction for Cedric Gibbons for “The Yearling” (1946), supporting actor for Harold Russell for “The Best Years of Our Lives” (1946), story and screenplay for Billy Wilder for “Sunset Boulevard” (1950), Herbert Bragg’s Scientific and Technical Award (Class I) in 1953, film editing for Adrienne Fazan for “Gigi” (1958), best actor for Sidney Poitier for “Lilies of the Field” (1963), documentary feature for Barbara Kopple for “Harlan County, U.S.A.” (1976), visual effects for Richard Edlund for “Star Wars” (1977), sound effects editing for Charles L. And that’s without getting into any of the symbolic meanings that are associated with the trophy. ![]() And you can observe the physical evolution of the figure, from Charles Rosher’s cinematography win for “Sunrise” (1929) to Barry Jenkins’ adapted screenplay award for “Moonlight” (2016). Further, you notice the wear and tear on the individual statuettes, which comes from the multiple people allowed to touch them. However, looking more closely, you can discern the slight variations in the plating of the figures. Walking in and seeing what appear to be identical Oscar statuettes in 20 glass cases in a row can be misleading to the naked eye. In the rotunda, a golden aura fills the room and a circular red chair in the middle welcomes visitors. It’s like a come-to-life clips reel of some of the biggest hallmarks associated with the 93-year-old organization. ![]() In “Academy Awards History,” an opulent, spirited exhibit that is one part of the inaugural “Stories of Cinema” exhibition, the two adjacent rooms contain 20 of the most notable wins in Oscar history, a wraparound screen displaying 27 video clips of historic Oscar speeches, gowns worn by winners Cher and Rita Moreno, Paul Newman’s watch and a timeline that highlights key Academy moments from 1927 onward. With a vast collection of memorabilia and artifacts, the museum is ready to reflect and look to the future of cinematic milestones. ![]() The Museum of Motion Pictures is the organization’s clearest gesture to the general public: come inside and show your love for movies. Although not without its share of controversies, unflattering hashtags and battles within its membership and leadership ranks, the Academy is still the industry gold standard (so to speak). ![]() With the Oscars, AMPAS has excelled at building a brand that is synonymous with the highest honor in Hollywood. The leadership feels confident that all proper precautions have been taken. As with all public art institutions, the COVID-19 pandemic has fixated the museum’s worries on how patrons and visitors can enjoy this rich history safely. While it’s still unclear if anyone outside the greater Los Angeles area will make this a definitive go-to destination, the Academy’s continuous outreach to underserved communities and educational programming are symbols of hope that the invitation to be part of the movies will be received. Now AMPAS, the ultimate entity of achievements in Hollywood, is finally opening its COVID-delayed museum to the public (admission is $25 per adult and free for minors). For years, the Academy’s pet project seemed to teeter on the edge of uncertainty, as its budget ballooned to nearly $500 million (in typical Hollywood fashion, that’s $100 million more than originally estimated). ![]()
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