Killers of the Flower Moon

2024 - 3 - 11

'Killers of the Flower Moon' Oscars Buzz: Nominations, Losses, and Impact

Cultural Representation - Historical Atrocities - Killers of the Flower Moon - Leonardo DiCaprio - Martin Scorsese - Native Americans - Oklahoma - Osage Tribe - Oscars - Robert De Niro

'Killers of the Flower Moon' made waves at the Oscars with 10 nominations but left empty-handed. Dive into the film's journey from recognition to disappointment.

'Killers of the Flower Moon' made a splash at the Oscars with 10 nominations, showcasing Martin Scorsese's powerful storytelling and the stellar performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Despite its early awards season success, the film faced a rough night at the 96th annual Academy Awards, where it missed out on any wins, marking a stark contrast to its widespread critical acclaim.

The movie, centered around the historical mistreatment of Native Americans, highlighted the dark chapter of U.S. history, shedding light on the Osage Reign of Terror. Educators in Oklahoma even expressed concerns about teaching the impactful story due to state laws. The collaboration between Osage consultants and the cast added authenticity to the movie, with Julie O'Keefe playing a pivotal role as the lead wardrobe consultant.

The film's Oscar losses did not diminish its significance, especially with the emotional performance by Scott George and the Osage Tribal Singers at the ceremony. Their song 'Wahzhazhe' resonated deeply, underscoring the cultural richness portrayed in 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' The passion and dedication behind the film's production and performances left a lasting impression despite the outcome at the awards.

In a twist of fate, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' being shut out at the Oscars highlighted the dominance of 'Oppenheimer,' the Best Picture winner of the night. Despite the loss, the impact of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' on raising awareness about Indigenous stories and the need for recognition in the film industry remains undeniable.

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'Killers of the Flower Moon' is nominated for 10 Oscars including ... (WLS-TV)

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Academy Awards 2024: How Many Oscars Did 'Killers Of The Flower ... (Forbes)

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How to Stream 'Killers of the Flower Moon' (MarieClaire.com)

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Oklahoma-shot blockbuster "Killers of the Flower Moon" nominated ... (4029tv)

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Killers Of The Flower Moon's 2024 Oscars Losses Make Martin ... (Screen Rant)

Killers of the Flower Moon came up empty at the Academy Awards despite receiving 10 nominations, starting an unfortunate trend for Scorsese.

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Educators say they fear Oklahoma law restricts teaching 'Killers of ... (ABC News)

Some teachers in Oklahoma say they are afraid to teach a book that is the foundation of "Killers of the Flower Moon," because of state law HB 1775.

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'Killers of the Flower Moon' Murders Never Stopped for Native ... (Newsweek)

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Osage consultant helps 'Killers of the Flower Moon' costume ... (Oklahoman.com)

Tulsan Julie O'Keefe, the lead Osage wardrobe consultant on "Killers of the Flower Moon," will attend Sunday's Academy Awards to root for the film.

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'Killers of the Flower Moon' shut out at Oscars (KOSU)

Despite 10 nominations, the Oklahoma-shot film that tells the story of the Osage Reign of Terror claimed no Oscars.

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'Killers of the Flower Moon' shut out at Oscars; 'Oppenheimer' named ... (KOCO Oklahoma City)

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Scott George & Osage Tribal Singers Perform 'Wahzhazhe' From ... (Billboard)

At the 2024 Oscars, Scott George led a powerful performance with the Osage Tribal Singers of Wahzhazhe, from Killers of the Flower Moon.

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'Oppenheimer' dominates as 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is blanked ... (Tulsa World)

The "Killers of the Flower Moon" highlight during the Academy Awards ceremony was a performance by Scott George and the Osage Singers.

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'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Oscars Song 'Wahzhazhe' Meaning (Today.com)

What does the Oscar-nominated Osage song 'Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)' mean? Two lyrics are repeated again and again. Read on for their translation.

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Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Oscar Loss Is Historic (IndieWire)

'Killers of the Flower Moon' is now Martin Scorsese's third film to go 0-10 at the Academy Awards.

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Despite Oscar shutout, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' leaves incredible ... (KOCO Oklahoma City)

Regardless of the results, those at the First Americans Museum called the nominations a win and said the film's widespread recognition has already made an ...

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'Killers of the Flower Moon' shut out at the Oscars despite 10 ... (Oklahoman.com)

Despite 10 nominations, actors and creators of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' went empty-handed during the Oscars, leaving fans with a lot to say.

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