Sean Baker Uses Best Director Speech to Advocate for the Theatrical Experience

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During his 2025 Oscar acceptance speech for Best Director, Sean Baker emphasized the importance of ongoing backing for traditional cinema-going experiences.

Tonight, we’ve gathered because of our shared passion for films. You might wonder where that love was first kindled. The answer is simple – at the cinema! As expressed by Baker, who received accolades for best screenplay and best editing earlier, “In an era when our world seems fragmented, this shared experience is more crucial than ever. It’s something unique that you just can’t replicate at home.”

Tonight, we’re all here due to our mutual affection for movies. You might be curious about the source of our love. The answer? It was nurtured in movie theaters! Baker, who won awards for best screenplay and best editing earlier in the evening, emphasized, “In a time when our world appears divided, this shared experience is more vital than ever. Unlike at home, it’s an exclusive sensation you can only find here.

Suitably, Baker received the award from director and Academy Award-winning personality, Quentin Tarantino, who is the proprietor of two renowned independent theaters in Los Angeles: the New Beverly and the Vista Cinema.

Filmmakers consistently create movies intended for cinematic viewing, and I’m no exception. My suggestion to distributors is to prioritize the release of your films on the big screen first. To parents, consider taking your kids to watch feature films in a movie theater, as you could be shaping the future enthusiasts of cinema and filmmakers. For everyone, let’s make an effort to watch movies at the theater whenever possible, so we can preserve and maintain the beautiful tradition of going to the movies.

The film titled “Anora,” about a prostitute who marries the son of a powerful Russian businessman, was first shown at Cannes Film Festival and has been a strong contender for awards ever since. Directors such as Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), James Mangold (“A Complete Unknown”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), and Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”) were also recognized in the category of best director.

The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, were presided over by Conan O’Brien. Catch the glamorous arrivals on the Oscars red carpet 2025 and a comprehensive list of all winners right here.

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2025-03-03 07:26