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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 2023 Oscars, winning Best Cinematography for Sinners, becoming the first woman to claim the prize in nearly a century. She honored women in the audience and thanked director Ryan Coogler, who trusted her vision. Arkapaws win came after three women received nominations in the category, and Sinners had a successful night, winning four awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cbbac6a7557d50b

Entertainment stories making news on March 16th. Autumn Durald Arkapal made history at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th. She won Best Cinematography for the film Senors, becoming the first woman ever to claim that prize in nearly 100 years of Oscars. The win came during a ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. During her acceptance speech, Archipa called on all the women in the audience to stand up and share the moment with her. She credited them for her success, saying she wouldn't be there without their support throughout the project.

She also thanked director Ryan Coogler for trusting her vision. Before Arquapaw, just three women had earned nominations in the category. Rachel Morrison for Mudbound in 2018. Ari Wegener for the Power of the Dog in 2021. And Mandy Walker for Elvis in 20. 22. Arquapaw beat out strong competition from films like Frankenstein and Marty Supreme. Sinners had an outstanding night overall, picking up 16 nominations and four wins total.

Those included Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Ryan Cougler shone, too, while accepting the Screenplay Award. He praised his wife Zinze and their three kids, calling her the best wife and mom. He apologized to his children for time away and promised them lasting memories filled with love. A special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this. episode. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones. Bill for comfort and sound. S-O-L-I-S-L-I-SoliPillow.com.