Ron Howard Wins Best Directing: 2002 Oscars

Mel Gibson presents Ron Howard with the Oscar for Directing A Beautiful Mind at the 74th Academy Awards.
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[@jillh7934]

David Lynch is too good for an oscar i

[@jorgeesquiviaescobar4149]

that year was between Howard and Lynch, with Altman as second choice, both made a great job

[@jorgeesquiviaescobar4149]

I put Altman as the same level as Lynch because he always brought the best of his castings, this film was not the exception and that's why stood as one of the best directorial works of 2001. I mean look at Mirren's and Smith's works

[@michaelnelson1128]

Yeah sure! !! That's why he's never won one🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewcunanan5877]

Nah he sucks

[@mojopiggy1724]

@@michaelnelson1128 It’s cuz his movies are too weird to appeal to a broader audience. Very few of us STAN David Lynch but his fans are all hardcore fans which I admire because it shows that while his artistic vision doesn’t appeal to broader audiences, it still resonates with some of us.

[@528491Inception]

1:29 Lynch: well bob, they fucked us.

[@adamzanzie]

***** Altman is telling him, "It's better this way."

[@jillh7934]

adamzanzie I just noticed that!

[@someenglishguy]

That moment at 1:30 between Altman and Lynch was lovely

[@JM-ll2vv]

They were good friends

[@puremadness]

two GOATs

[@luanrodrigues5373]

David Lynch should have won. Mulholland Dr. is a masterpiece.

[@Jeje-nd9mk]

No it's not...

[@benjaminharrisonofficial]

It's better this way

[@Nepente333]

Yes, it is.

[@vojtasjedyny]

@@Jeje-nd9mk Yes, it is.

[@aternialaffsalot]

@@Jeje-nd9mk yes it is you stupid fuck

[@helenwaters709]

David not need an Oscar to be a genius,we love you David!

[@TheBirdieView]

Imagine being Ron Howard and everyone saying that you shouldn't have won

[@aqualcunopiaceclassico3201]

It's true.

[@geetagill5920]

So very true!

[@vb8428]

@@aqualcunopiaceclassico3201 y'all should jstfu

[@aqualcunopiaceclassico3201]

@@vb8428 Nope. He shouldn't have won.

[@vb8428]

@@aqualcunopiaceclassico3201 Typical of you entitled stans who see one weird film and think Lynch is so revolutionary in that area. Am glad the voters didn't dikride the eccentric, pompous fellas.

[@saigonvideos9802]

David lynch is the winner

[@JaredStalkerDrums]

1:29 Altman: It's better this way. Lynch: Yup

[@glassjaw2007]

damn! thats what he said! well lib reading!

[@adamzanzie]

I asked David Lynch what Robert Altman whispered to him at 1:29. He told me Altman whispered to him, "It's better this way."

[@javiersp8272]

They know.

[@nickparadies350]

No you didn’t.

[@vb8428]

Y'all stans are annoying 🚮🚮

[@bigmilkhog6440]

The fact everyone skipped to 1:30 then stopped watching tells you everything you need to know about who did the best directing in 2002

[@mauricioarnaldo9385]

Lynch's body language with Altman says "you know this is how this shit goes, but it was ours". And damn they deserved it

[@fjtalleyauthor2242]

Kind of a shame to see people bash Howard so much. I believe he is a talented, visionary director, who directed an extraordinary film in A Beautiful Mind. And his comments are some of the kindest and most selfless I’ve seen at the Oscars.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Still, I couldn't help thinking: "Finally. Opie gets respect."

[@VtRD]

The Howards raised two wonderful sons, Ron and Clint. Ron and Cheryl have been married a long time, great family they raised, too. To tell this story, and break some of the stigma of mental illness down in this most visible way, is an achievement Ron can always be proud of.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Apparently, the first two times Ron asked Cheryl to marry him, she said no. Third time must have been the charm, because she said yes.

[@mateuscarvalho3870]

In the future, Academy will have to answer for the fact that Lynch and Altman never got an Oscar. They both deserved it this year, even though I would have voted for Lynch.

[@klausweasley]

Altman got an Honorary Oscar though a year before he died.

[@phillipjeffries1355]

Lynch isn't dead! There's still a chance.

[@oliaustfjor697]

Alexander Capstick but he has stopped making full length pictures, his last one was Inland Empire (2006)

[@mateuscarvalho3870]

óli austfjörð Well, he never announced his retirement, so he might come back someday. But I can't really see him winning an Oscar, his moviescreate a lot of rejection by the public, and that counts a lot.

[@oliaustfjor697]

Mateus Murozaki if he comes back i REALLY hope his film will be Ronnie Rocket

[@tm7370]

1:29 Losers, but true winners

[@patmos789]

Howard es un director David Lynch y Robert Altman son artistas.

[@elperrohuskyxd5919]

el verdadero premio para los directores de cine es la palma de oro de cannes Palme d'Or :)

[@unweonculiao2888]

Ese premio era para Lynch No para howard

[@chumbersdee]

Well said. I agree

[@QuuQuu]

Mulholland Drive should of had way more nominations... that movie is so incredible it changed how I watch movies

[@hotrodkimball]

David Lynch deserved it

[@vb8428]

Nope

[@Awaywrdson]

Who would have ever thought that Opie would grow up to be an amazing Director !! Absolutely fantastic !! Well deserved !! 👍

[@TheRobuenisimo]

David Lynch should have won

[@jeffreykare]

I'm not sure how he would've given that Mulholland Drive wasn't up for Best Picture.

[@pedrobarragan746]

Him or Altman.

[@vb8428]

@@pedrobarragan746 nope

[@pedrobarragan746]

@@vb8428 Yeah, that's like your opinion man. Although Altman was nominated for one of his lesser works, giving him the award would've made up for the times he lost for Nashville, Mash, The Player and Short Cuts. Mulholland Dr is an excellent film, one of the finest films of the 2000's. Not looking for a debate, but as the video shows, Altman and Lynch rushed to each other and it was beautiful.

[@vb8428]

@@pedrobarragan746 They look like whiny losers who can't be happy for another guy who was also snubbed before. And don't be listing his films as if we don't know them, as if they're the greatest ever.

[@smichelle65]

Robert Altman & David Lynch seem to be saying "C'mon--let's blow this joint and go have a drink!" Poor Robert--this was his last chance.

[@salahrapia9392]

روبرت التمان شخصية نادرة في العالم الامريكي هو يستطيع ان يخالط فتاة مهاجرة بفلم له ويحولها من كليوباترا الي مجرد مونيكا مش لوين سكي

[@hallofthanes]

Lynch or altman should have won. :(

[@diegopisfil614]

hallofthanes Lynch

[@broadjumper1]

Ron Howard, a nice guy and an honorable man - a rarity in Hollywood

[@stevemccollum9838]

That is how to give an acceptance speech. A legend in the industry. Still grateful.

[@28purplehaze]

I love Ron Howard, But without a doubt, David Lynch sculpted one of the greatest movies ever put on film. Robbery!

[@28purplehaze]

***** He sorely deserved a nomination for writing too that year! He would've without question, have taken that award home!

[@msminmichigan]

Awards are just popularity contests.

[@uwlwsrpm]

A Beautiful Mind was an amazing movie. Howard totally deserved this.

[@VtRD]

A Beautiful Mind broke down so much stigma about mental illness, and in such a thoughtful way. Howard steered the film, and I didn't know it was filmed sequentially. That explains a lot--we arrive at the climax the same way the filmmakers did.

[@samuelbarron825]

Mulholland Drive is the greatest film since 2000. David Lynch deserved this 💓

[@vb8428]

Nope

[@therealpotpol4027]

@@vb8428 yup

[@suleymanalpkatar6054]

Nope

[@therealpotpol4027]

@@suleymanalpkatar6054 You're objectively wrong

[@suleymanalpkatar6054]

@@therealpotpol4027 I watched this movie and I watched heck lots of movies. And also I have different kinds of minds that means that in daily life I can think like an artist, engineer, entrepreneur, scientist and inventor. Long story short, I have more experience of life most of the people in total. And I can say that, even A Beautiful Mind is a better movie. Maybe, you relate Mullholand Drive to your life story more or something else. But for me its not Mullholand Drive. Actually I cannot say that ...... film is the greatest because every movie tells a different story, filmed in different times by different actors.

[@TimSchweizer]

Lynch all the way. Such a genius.

[@slickchrissy]

I'm glad Ron Howard won - it's amazing that we are actually able to witness his journey from Opie on Andy Griffith to what he is now, which is a major director in the business! But having said that, Gosford Park was actually my favorite movie that year!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Because.... most times, the director of "Best Picture" wins for Best Director. The movie was nothing short of brilliant, as was Cinderella Man. The real injustice here was that Russell Crowe didn't win Best Actor for it, which is probably in the top 5 acting performances of all time. He was THE reason it won, and why Ron won. But that's Hollywood, and they don't always do the right thing.

[@Garyruizjr]

The Bafta incident that happened with Russell Crowe cost him the award so he brought it upon himself!

[@richardblack6695]

TiggahG What happen in the BAFTAs?

[@Garyruizjr]

Richard Black they edited out a portion of his acceptance speech cause he recited a poem and it got copyrighted! Crowe, unaware of the matter, called them up and started yelling and ranting about how that speech was a special moment he dedicated to someone! They explained themselves, but at that point the damage was done! That was one of the first incidents where the general public found out that Crowe has some SERIOUS anger issues! Thus causing Academy voters to change their mind last minute! I mean he's the ONLY actor to have won the Critic's choice, golden globe, SAG, and the Bafta without winning the Oscar! He was a shoe in for his second consecutive Oscar, but he had to kill it for himself! Oh well, Washington gave a bad ass performance worthy of that Oscar as well!

[@richardblack6695]

Thanks mate!

[@captainjjb84]

I love it when directors thank their parents. It sounds so sweet.

[@actownsend7288]

Me too especially when it’s Ron!!

[@sharonjensen3016]

It sounds like Ron Howard comes from a nice family. That's a rarity, not just in Hollywood, but anywhere today.

[@TheNightEyes]

1:30 So unbelievably awesome: David Lynch e Robert Altman greeting each other

[@ClintEastwood74]

He should have won for Apollo 13, when he didn’t even get a nomination even though he had won the Directors Guild award. Coincidentally it was Mel Gibson who won that year for Braveheart and who was being directed by Ron Howard at the time of the ceremony in the film Ransom, so I suppose things came full circle with Gibson presenting him the Oscar. 😏

[@zdunas23]

David Lynch was robbed.

[@lombard605]

And the winner is ..... David Lynch ! Oh wait, I almost forgot - Academy always plays safe.

[@octoman511]

not true... the next year the gave the award to fugitive Roman Polanski.

[@scifinerd17]

Also Peter Jackson for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. But I’m glad he won for Return of the King at least, 2003 was his year.

[@scifinerd17]

octoman511 *The Pianist not The Fugitive

[@kentatakao6863]

@@scifinerd17 He is saying that Polanski is a fugitive, not that he made a movie called The Fugitive.

[@guy5529]

scifinerd17 Roman Polanski is a fugitive in the US for statutory rape, he fled the country in 1978 and he isn’t allowed back in the country

[@moviecowboy2012]

That's so cool to see them on stage together. Mel gibson and Ron howard were both nominated for best director in 1996 (braveheart/apollo 13) and Mel rightly won. That year Ron also directed him in Ransom Which got Mel a golden globe nomination.

[@Windupchronic]

Ron Howard was _not_ nominated for directing Apollo 13. The film was nominated for Best Picture, and Howard won the DGA that year, but Howard did not get nominated for Director. He joins Spielberg and Affleck as directors who won the DGA but did not get nominated for the Oscar. It's why this is largely seen as a makeup Oscar.

[@Ryan07_20]

@@WindupchronicI know Ben got it for Argo but what about Steven?

[@Windupchronic]

@@Ryan07_20 Spielberg won the DGA for directing The Color Purple but was not nominated for the Oscar. The movie also tied the record for most Oscar nominations without any wins at 11. The movie it tied was The Turning Point.

[@MrWwrd07]

1:30 Legends

[@pedrohan4477]

Ron Howard was snubbed for Apollo 13 when Mel Gibson won for Braveheart. How funny to see Mel presents this Oscar to Ron.

[@vinceniederman3235]

@Pedro Han Agreed LOL Ron Howard is a Very Good Director!

[@luciavilleda6713]

Apollo 13 is so fucking boring

[@auden9540]

Robert Altman: directs an immaculate period drama, the kind of film the Oscars love, that is a perfect bookend to a legendary career. David Lynch: After 25 years of innovation, Lynch somehow outdoes himself with an unforgettable and beautifully disturbing masterpiece. Oscars: Let's give it to Ron

[@suarezguy]

Mulholland Drive was wonderful, even if it's ending was interesting but frustrating, but A Beautiful Mind was even more beautiful.

[@shannonstarr7980]

Ron Howard is class !! What a career and he finally got it !

[@michaelbulls5872]

these discussions about who should have won are pointless, taste is subjective as fuck

[@billanthony7896]

Michael Bulls- Exactly!

[@HAL-vm3wn]

That's why they say their opinion ...

[@rewster7]

All four runners-up deserved it more...

[@Barqu3ntine]

The most insane oscar win ever. How the hell does Ron Howard win this category on a list with Ridley Scott, David Lynch, Robert Altman, and Peter Jackson?

[@benny_lam]

Because A Beautiful Mind is incredible??

[@jaidynr87]

I like both Mulholland Drive and A Beautiful Mind and I believe Ron Howard deserved this

[@fbruno01810]

"Many years of peace" only 13 years. RIP Prof. Nash RIP Alicia

[@iradivadvideos]

What beautiful film, what a class act this dude is - My dream is to one day work with him. Well deserved oscar for this picture.

[@stevemccollum9838]

Such an important part of our lives in television and movies for most of his life.

[@unexplicablebliss]

Perfect choice. A beautful mind by Ron Howard was a true MASTERPIECE!

[@keetongeer]

What a great film by Ron Howard. The only problem with the film is that it's a hard one to see twice once you know the twist. In the last forty years, this has been a standout. Thanks for uploading. With 40 years in mind, I've posted the video, "40 years of history in 3 minutes", which is a music video containing the Beatles' rooftop performance, historical events over the last 40 years and 8mm film antics from the period, all cut tightly to GET BACK and GLASS ONION. Hope you enjoy!

[@fitchmate2321]

Interesting, does any one else think that Mulholland Drive is going to be more significantly remembered and even studied than A Beautiful Mind?

[@garytelford7897]

It already was when you wrote that.

[@lilchaos4792]

Nope. Lynch is overrated.

[@lilchaos4792]

Rewatched Beautiful Mind and Frost/Nixon the other day! Ron Howard is the man!

[@pennavedc]

What a fabulous year in movies!

[@James-nw5db]

Being that I have been in a life long struggle, on many fronts, with mental, and intellectual challenges, this film and what it represents, had meant more than any other work in film, and I am 59! It was recently complemented, this past summer, 2022, when I met John Nashs' son in the Princeton area where I happened to be working at the time! So thank you all who made this film possible, and believed in it's importance!👍

[@josemedeiros007]

Congratulations Ron on your Oscar, I love watching all your movies!

[@anupsemwal5643]

No movie has moved me as A Beautiful Mind did.

[@klausweasley]

I personally think it's HILARIOUS and RIDICULOUS that Ron Howard won a Directing Oscar over Robert Altman, David Lynch, Peter Jackson and Ridley Scott. All four directors pretty much superior to him in almost every way.

[@zrinkamatezovic1535]

klausweasley So true.

[@cheri7054]

Great speech you deserved that award

[@JoshyyLT3]

Horse bollocks, Lynch was so much more deserving.

[@vb8428]

Nope

[@babsmccon]

Ransom was really well directed and excellently acted. Love that film!

[@BonnieBurton-gf3gn]

This is great for ronHoward. 😊I wasn't very familiar with some of the earlier shows but I heard about him being a director and I actor. Wow Talent

[@hanselmora1]

How do you choose, Ron Howard over anything by Altman or Lynch? Maybe the producing companies for the beatiful mind paid more for that oscar. xD

[@gule55]

A beatiful mind is an accesible film, the other two no, for the Oscar you need the support of both groups, the ones who appreciate cerebral and more artistic films, and the ones who likes mainstream films. Lynch and Altman never have the support of the mainstream audience.

[@beckyleonardis6331]

Love Ron Howard's movies! They're a work of genius!

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Brian was so happy for him! So glad he got his as well.

[@bboytrigger123]

@Sabs801 thank you for that comment.True.

[@Danlovar]

I have seen all these films. This was a really good year!!!!

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

Henry Winkler: Good job as director, Richie! EYYYYY!!!

[@alfonsobarredasalinas1167]

howard es un excelnte director, me gusta mucho sus trabajos

[@thelupoistheman1]

Ron Howard is such a great director. Love him and his films.

[@202triciae]

Sadly years later both the Nash's were killed in a car accident going back to their home here in princeton NJ.

[@lezhacvei]

Omg Mulholland drive is a miracle! What ashame to the academy!

[@mariosanchezgumiel7757]

1:29 - 1:31 Still today, one of the most painful, unfair and humiliating images in the history of the Oscars.

[@garytelford7897]

Yes, until Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino in 2020.

[@sanjaystravels8773]

Gary Telford Bong deserved his directing Oscar

[@reginaldpooftah4525]

A Beautiful Mind was an amazing movie (one of my favorites) but come on, no one other than Lynch could've made Mullholand Drive

[@amangoyal923]

No one could've 100% understood it either. No one could've stood Gosford Park and Black Hawk Down. Those movies lacked anything other than philosophy and visuals. A Beautiful Mind was made for everyone, despite being a biographical drama and not a self involved snoozefest.

[@goodluckjamshid]

While I agree that Ron Howard is a great director, a beautiful mind was an actor's movie (Like Howard says in his speech). On the other hand, Black Hawk Down in my opinion, is the definition of a director's movie (even though it does have great acting in it). Balancing those battle scenes with cohesive emotion while at the same time making you FEEL like you're actually witnessing a real war is not a lot directors are able to do. Ridley Scott did that. And he deserved the oscar for it.

[@jllee9189]

This is a perfect example of good parenting!

[@TheDeanmartinfan1]

it is an outrage that this is his only Oscar he deserves so many more!!!!!

[@jwelch5742]

A Beautiful Mind has great directing.

[@kindnessfirst9670]

An even better person than a director.

[@amparonarbona5142]

And now, he's directing the Han Solo movie.

[@highvoltagemedia7150]

Ridley Scott, David Lynch, Robert Altman and Peter Jackson in the same year. Holy cow what season.

[@DarthSmee]

Silencio.

[@Littlemisshavoc]

I can't hear Ron Howard's voice anymore without thinking about Arrested Development. Cheers to him winning!

[@billyb7465]

What music is playing when he announces the nominees at the beginning?

[@fitchmate2321]

David Lynch has the coolest hair out of every guy in that room. I'm glad he was recognized for Mulholland Drive, because only he could make such a vision.

[@martiniiiiiiiiiiiii]

David Lynch should have won !!!! Mulholand Drive is a pure masterpiece !!! Not many directors can do a film like that !!!

[@zeltraxninml06]

What a year.... Lynch, Altman, Howard, Jackson and Ridley fucking Scot. Anybody could have won

[@ALE280290]

I loved Ron Howard's work in directing A Beautiful Mind, but I still think Peter Jackson remains the best!

[@gailstanley5086]

Thanks for the offer and the memories. I think that other lady, whose name I'll never remember, was the right one. She did a great job and what's-his-name, too. BAZINGA! Now I have to battle for a clean water glass. Winning!

[@CarlosPerez-sc6mg]

I came for this two genius 1:29

[@joehughey3213]

Chris Nolan deserved it for Memento

[@RailfanTurner]

Ron Howard is a celebrity ambassador for Best buddies. He is a good director.

[@Ziadibrahim1985]

EPIC and rare moment

[@kashoot4782]

How was mulholland drive’s only nomination for an Oscar for best director?

[@mikecarreca7864]

I think they all should have won. Love Ron .

[@ronaldojardimmartins9640]

he revealed for us the universe of schizophrenia,thanks.

[@tokarjani1918]

And the originality??? David Lynch was the best in this year!!!

[@GinaGreenlee]

"It's pretty simple: I'm grateful." There you go. Life in a nutshell.

[@berta7019]

AN EPIC MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF CINEMA. EPIC DIRECTOR. DEAREST OPIE TAYLOR. YOU WERE DESTINED FOR GREATNESS, YOU ARE AN EPIC MOVIE DIRECTOR. YOU ARE THE VERY REFLECTION OF A MODERN RENNASANCE MAN. A TRUE MAN OF ALL SEASON'S. I 🥂 TO YOU AND YOURS WISHING YOU HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND PLENITUDE IN YOUR LIVE'S.🍾

[@amangoyal923]

Not to mention, an awesome Arrested Development narrator and storyteller

[@add234567]

he still looks and sounds like he did on happy dayss!!!!

[@nujac321]

It was more of a lifetime achievement award.

[@user-mi2ig6mv8n]

David Lynch honored Oscar justicse triumphed after 17 years !!!!🙀👍❤💥 Academy thank you !!!❤❤❤

[@1997residente]

I love Mulholland drive and the lord of the rings. But you made a very good movie Richie Cunningham ...