January 2024 Entertainment Quiz: Which movie leads the Oscars nominations list?

Leading the pack at the 96th Academy Awards in 2024, “Oppenheimer” secured 13 nominations, making it the film with the most nominations for the year. This biographical drama about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb captured not only audiences’ attention but also the admiration of the Academy, proving that sometimes, an explosive subject matter is just what the Oscars need.

Kieran Culkin, not to be confused with his character Roman Roy, won the award, proving that sometimes the youngest sibling comes out on top.

Lily Gladstone spoke in Blackfeet. She won for her role in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ becoming the first Indigenous woman to win Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes.

Christopher Nolan directed ‘Oppenheimer.’ The historical drama took home the Best Drama Film award and some others, including Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downy Jr.), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), and Best Director.

The new category was Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Barbie took this prize and a billion dollars at the box office. 

Elton John achieved EGOT status at the 2023 Emmys, which means he has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony during his career. This accomplishment is a remarkable feat in the entertainment industry. He won an Emmy for his “Farewell Dodger Stadium” concert.

“The Bear” broke records at the 2023 Emmys by winning the most awards for a comedy series in its first season. This show’s debut set a new standard for comedy series recognition at the Emmy Awards.

Roman Roy’s eulogy cue cards from HBO’s hit series “Succession” won the highest bid. These cue cards, used in a poignant scene where Roman breaks down and cannot continue his speech, were sold for $25,000. This auction, held by Heritage Auctions, saw fans and collectors vying for a piece of the Roy family saga. The sale took place after the show wrapped up its four-season run, with the auction featuring 236 lots of memorabilia. While Tom’s scorpion paperweight and Cousin Greg’s mascot costume made notable sales at $10,000 and over $7,800, respectively, they were outshone by the cue cards’ hefty price tag.

Fun Fact: The runner-up was the “ludicrously capacious” Burberry tote bag, famously mocked on the show, which sold for $18,750.

In the biopic “Back to Black,” set to release on May 10, 2024, Marisa Abela takes on the challenging role of Amy Winehouse. Known for her role in “Industry,” Abela steps into the shoes of the iconic singer to offer a glimpse into Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the creation of her groundbreaking album Back to Black.

Tina Fey (SNL, 30 Rock) wrote the screenplay for the iconic 2004 “Mean Girls” movie and its 2024 musical remake. The original film became a cultural touchstone, etching phrases like “fetch” into the cool lexicon. Fast forward to January 12, 2024, and Fey strikes again, adapting her own Broadway musical into a movie, proving that some stories are just too good to tell only once.

At the ripe age of 81, Martin Scorsese made Oscar history by becoming the oldest directing nominee ever for his work on “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Despite being in a career phase where most would consider retirement, Scorsese proves that talent and passion for cinema know no age limits. This is his 10th movie nominated for Best Picture, which is also an all-time record.

Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” played a crucial role in breaking the record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart by a solo artist. In 2023’s final week, this album’s No. 1 spot contributed to Swift’s total of 68 weeks at the chart’s top. This surpasses the previous record held by Elvis Presley, who had 67 weeks at No. 1. The Beatles still hold the overall record with 132 weeks at No. 1.

Britney Spears has decided to hang up her microphone for good. In early 2024, she firmly shut down the swirling rumors of an upcoming album, declaring that she would “never return to the music industry.” Instead, she’s channeled her creative energies into ghostwriting, penning over 20 songs for other artists in the past two years.

Dolly Parton, the queen of country music and a US national treasure, graced the world with her presence in 1946. She was born on Jan. 19 and celebrated her 78th birthday in 2024. But instead of receiving gifts, she dished out a musical treat for her fans on her birthday. The gift? A deluxe edition of her “Rockstar” album, now featuring nine additional tracks. The album shot to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in the week of its release.