March 11th 2024.
The 2024 Oscars ceremony caused quite a stir as fans noticed that two late actors, Angus Cloud and Lance Reddick, were not included in the In Memoriam section. This emotional and poignant part of the show pays tribute to those in the industry who have passed away in the past year. Along with Cloud and Reddick, other notable performers such as Treat Williams, Terence Davies, Suzanne Somers, and Norman Lear were also missing from the tribute.
Outraged viewers took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with the ceremony for snubbing these high-profile stars. Peter Mann tweeted, "Did they not mention Angus Cloud in the In Memoriam?! #Oscars for shame!" Similarly, account Highmay added, "#Oscars didn't mention Angus Cloud, even with Zendeya presenting an award. Very sad for someone who died so early into a promising career." Katie Baker was also baffled by the absence of Lance Reddick, who passed away from heart disease at the age of 60.
Twitter was flooded with angry comments about the missing names from the In Memoriam section. One user wrote, "The Oscars did not just leave Lance Reddick out of the in memoriam like whattttt t t t?????? ???? #Oscars." Another account, Film Optix Podcast, shared, "Lance Reddick was not a part of the In Memoriam during the #Oscars... Yikes." The section of the show opened with a clip from the Oscar-winning documentary Navalny, featuring Alexei Navalny.
The absence of Angus Cloud and Lance Reddick was not the only criticism of the Oscars. Fans also slammed the show's host, Jonathan Ross, for his "painful" and "awful" pre-ceremony coverage on ITV in the UK. One viewer wrote, "This Jonathan Ross ITV pre Academy Awards coverage is utterly painful. Awful jokes, forced laughs from his few guests, HELL ON EARTH."
In contrast to the controversies, the 2024 Oscars saw Oppenheimer dominate with seven wins, including best actor for Cillian Murphy and best director for Christopher Nolan. Emma Stone also took home her second best actress award for her role in Poor Things. The show was not without its technical difficulties, with some viewers noticing a possible slip-up by Al Pacino during the announcement of the biggest award of the night.
Despite the backlash and criticism, the Oscars remain one of the most highly anticipated and prestigious events in the entertainment industry. As fans and critics continue to voice their opinions, the Academy Awards have yet to comment on the missing names from the In Memoriam section. The show must go on, and for more updates and coverage on the Oscars, head to the Metro's dedicated page.
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