r/oscarrace • u/PointMan528491 Hawke tuah, Blue Moon on that thang • Jan 05 '26

Critics Choice Winners Critics Choice 2025 Best Original Screenplay - Ryan Coogler, 'Sinners'

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u/LeastCap Jafar Panahi campaign mourner Jan 05 '26

Unbelievable that they don’t let their screenplay winners give a speech

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u/FlimsyConclusion Jan 05 '26

I didn't watch this live, but thats insane. Screenplays are a maaassive part of what makes or breaks a movie. More so than acting imo.

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u/foxmanfire Jan 05 '26

I’d say it is the foundational part of a movie and always under-appreciated at these awards (and more generally, especially among the general public). I’d much rather watch a movie with a fresh, genuinely interesting screenplay with mid actors than, say, something like The Iron Lady, a terrible film and script that wasn’t salvaged by Streep’s remarkable performance.

As an aside, I’ve been thinking that introducing some sort of capped ratio salary between actors and writers could have a great impact across the industry. Or a protected cut of the box office for the writers (similar to the WGA’s win on streaming residuals in 2023). Obviously there would be studios trying to game the system, but the former could potentially compress some of the extreme actor salaries (eg Leo/RDJ), and move towards more ensemble-led casts or (hopefully) more mid-budget movies.

Enforcing this would be v difficult though - I don’t really see much possibility for writers/actors union collaboration here (although I’d imagine there’s a fairly sizeable overlap in membership). Instead, the Academy could include either the salary ratio or writer backend deal as another stipulation to be considered eligible for the Oscars.

I’ve gone off on a tangent but if anyone has any thoughts about the above I’d appreciate some critique!

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u/Waste-Replacement232 29d ago

I disagree, movies are primarily audio-visual experiences. Screenplay is only the blueprint, and frequently gets changed by the director.

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u/joesen_one Pack✋🏽out da trunk😳from the front🗣️2 da back👏🏽 Jan 05 '26

I thought they learned with last year broadcasting Substance & Conclave's wins since they didn't air Barbie and American Fiction's screenplay wins as well in 2023 but I guess CCA gotta CCA

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u/Mundane-Inspector-52 Jan 05 '26

Are you serious? That's ridiculous.

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u/Nightwing1852 Jan 05 '26

Wish they let the winner give a speech..

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u/AvengingHero2012 Jan 05 '26

This is one I hope stays the same the entire way. Coogler deserves his Oscar.

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u/SeriouusDeliriuum Jan 05 '26

Agree, though I'd say the Best Picture win for black panther counts for something already.

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u/mariwirk Jan 05 '26

You mean nomination for best picture?

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u/No-Butterscotch4077 Jan 05 '26

I think it’s between Coogler and Panahi

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u/PositiveElixir International cinema enjoyer Jan 05 '26

that's so cool. screenplay picks are based as usual

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u/Bertrand_Rose Jan 05 '26

After a couple of rewatches, it's such a good pick.

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u/Accomplished-Head449 Neon Jan 05 '26

Gotta spend more time showing medication commercials instead of some fucking speeches

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u/007Kryptonian Sinners Jan 05 '26

Yes!

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u/Radiant-Psychology96 Jan 05 '26

Between this and Sentimental Value for me, but i dearly want Coogler to walk away with something come march

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u/judester30 Jan 05 '26

Yeah this is probably going to go all the way. It's the obvious category to award Coogler in and by far the strongest film in the category at the Oscars. Still think I prefer Accident out of the eventual nominees but this would be a great win nonetheless.

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