Lily Gladstone's Triumph: Breaking the Scorsese Cold Spell

The Epic Western and Its Reception

Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese's epic Western, has garnered rave reviews and critical acclaim, making it a noteworthy film contender in several categories throughout the ongoing award season. The film's true story, which depicts the Osage Nation murders during the Reign of Terror, is the standout element, along with its phenomenal ensemble cast, striking production design, and original score.

Mollie Burkhart looking lovingly up at Ernest in Killers of the Flower Moon

Despite notable considerations from the National Board of Review, the Golden Globes, and more, Killers of the Flower Moon faces stiff competition from dominating films like Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. However, it maintains a solid shot at triumph in one category that would mark history for Scorsese.

Mollie (Lily Gladstone) smiling in Killers of the Flower Moon.

Lily Gladstone's Best Chance at an Oscar Win

As Oppenheimer continues to prevail this award season, Killers of the Flower Moon is overlooked in the consideration of bigger award categories. However, Lily Gladstone, the lead of the film, has become the movie's best chance at securing at least one Oscar in the midst of such competition.

For her portrayal as Mollie in Killers of the Flower Moon, Gladstone has won crucial best actress awards and has made history as the first star of Blackfeet and Nimiipuu heritage to win a Golden Globe. Her winning streak positions her as the contender most likely to score the coveted Oscar Award for Best Actress.

Scorsese's Potential First Best Actress Oscar Winner Since 1975

There hasn't been a Best Actress Oscar winner to emerge out of a Scorsese-directed film since 1975. If Gladstone secures the Oscar for Best Actress, she will be Scorsese's first Best Actress Oscar winner since Burstyn. This achievement would be a testament to her monumental and history-making effort as a theatrical performer, further contributing to Scorsese's winning track record in film.

This March, the Oscars will reveal the winner of the Best Actress award, which may prove exceptionally fruitful for both Gladstone in her sensational Killers of the Flower Moon performance and Scorsese's winning track record in film.