And The (Honorary) Academy Award Goes To ...

2019: "When you meet her, you understand immediately you are in the presence of incredible talent."

2019: "For all Wes's practical skill with words it's still how he uses them that makes him such a brilliant actor."

2019: "You have to let his quiet guide you. Simply put, you can tell what he likes and doesn't like just by looking at him."

2018: "whose unforgettable performances and personal integrity have inspired generations of filmmakers, actors and audiences"

2018: "in recognition of his unique musical style, compositional integrity and influential contributions to the art of film scoring"

2017: "her compassion and curiosity inform a uniquely personal cinema"

2017: "for a lifetime of indelible characters, rendered with unwavering truthfulness"

2017: "his expansive visual style and technical innovation have advanced the art of cinematography"

2017: "a resolutely independent and influential film pioneer who has chronicled the lives of black Americans with eloquence and insight"

2016: "Wiseman has made one film almost every year since 1967, illuminating lives in the context of social, cultural and government institutions"

2016: "in her more than 60 years as a film editor, she has worked side by side with many leading directors on an impressive range of films"

2016: "over five decades, he applied his talents to more than 200 feature films... and has been instrumental in the careers of celebrated actors"

2016: "Chan starred in – and sometimes wrote, directed and produced – more than 30 martial arts features in his native Hong Kong, charming audiences with his dazzling athleticism, inventive stunt work and boundless charisma."

2015: "an original talent whose devotion to her craft has earned her worldwide recognition as an independent film icon"

2015: "a champion of independent film and an inspiration to young filmmakers"

2014: "One of Hollywood's brightest stars, whose inspiring performances glowed with passion, warmth and strength."

2014: "has deeply influenced animation forever, inspiring generations of artists to work in our medium and illuminate its limitless potential..."

2014: "To Jean-Claude Carrière, whose elegantly crafted screenplays elevate the art of screenwriting to the level of literature."

2013: "a visionary whose incomparable costume designs shaped timeless, living art in motion pictures."

2013: "in recognition of his extraordinary talents and the unique inspiration he has brought to the art of motion pictures."

2013: "an entertainment icon who has created some of cinema's most memorable characters, inspiring generations of actors."

2012: "A tireless champion of the arts in America and especially that most American of arts: the Hollywood film"

2012: "A pioneer in improving stunt technology and safety procedures..."

2012: "..[H]as inspired generations of filmmakers with his "you are here" style. He is considered one of the founders of the cinéma vérité movement..."

2011: "for his unparalleled mastery of texture, shade, form and illusion"