Ten Must-See 2021 Oscar-Winning Films You Should Watch Immediately – Concrete Playground

History was made. For once, the vibe was casual and relaxed rather than tense and overdone. And it seems that even the Academy itself was surprised by the very last winner of the night. Yes, the Oscars have now been and gone for 2021, albeit a couple of months later than usual — one of the many changes implemented in response to the pandemic.

First, the exceptional news: after nominating two female directors for the first time ever — yes, the first time in the awards’ 93-year history — the Academy also gave one of these talented ladies the nod. Only The Hurt Locker‘s Kathryn Bigelow has ever won the coveted field before, so Chloe Zhao’s win for Nomadland is the hugest kind of deal there is when it comes to finally recognising…