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| News |
Description |
| COVID-19 Vaccines |
Multiple vaccines were developed and distributed globally to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Joe Biden Inauguration |
Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20th. |
| George Floyd Verdict |
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd, a Black man whose death sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. |
| Space Exploration |
Multiple space missions were launched, including NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Mars and SpaceX's Crew Dragon successfully transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. |
| Climate Change Action |
Several countries, including the United States, pledged to take action to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. |
| Women's Rights |
Several countries, including Argentina and Mexico, legalized abortion and took steps to protect women's rights. |
| COVID-19 Relief |
Multiple countries passed legislation to provide financial relief to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Technology Advancements |
Advancements in technology were made, including the development of new AI and machine learning tools. |
| Social Justice Movements |
Several social justice movements gained momentum, including the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. |
| Sports Achievements |
Several athletes achieved historic accomplishments, including Naomi Osaka winning her fourth Grand Slam title and Tom Brady winning his seventh Super Bowl. |
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Movies of the year
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| Movie Title |
Director |
Genre |
Release Date |
| Dune |
Denis Villeneuve |
Science Fiction |
October 22, 2021 |
| The French Dispatch |
Wes Anderson |
Comedy/Drama |
October 22, 2021 |
| The Power of the Dog |
Jane Campion |
Western/Drama |
November 17, 2021 |
| The Lost Daughter |
Maggie Gyllenhaal |
Drama |
December 31, 2021 |
| The Tragedy of Macbeth |
Joel Coen |
Drama |
December 25, 2021 |
| The Last Duel |
Ridley Scott |
Drama/Action |
October 15, 2021 |
| No Time to Die |
Cary Joji Fukunaga |
Action/Adventure |
September 30, 2021 |
| The Green Knight |
David Lowery |
Fantasy/Adventure |
July 30, 2021 |
| C'mon C'mon |
Mike Mills |
Drama |
November 19, 2021 |
| The Card Counter |
Paul Schrader |
Drama/Thriller |
September 10, 2021 |
These are some of the best movies of 2021, spanning a variety of genres from science fiction to drama to action. Some of the most highly anticipated films of the year include Dune, The French Dispatch, and The Power of the Dog. Other notable releases include The Lost Daughter, The Tragedy of Macbeth, and The Last Duel. Action fans will enjoy No Time to Die, while fantasy lovers will appreciate The Green Knight. C'mon C'mon and The Card Counter offer compelling dramas, while The Last Duel and No Time to Die provide thrilling action.
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Oscar award winner of year
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| Category |
Winner |
Movie |
| Best Picture |
**Nomadland** |
Chlo� Zhao, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, and Frances McDormand |
| Best Director |
**Chlo� Zhao** |
Nomadland |
| Best Actor |
**Anthony Hopkins** |
The Father |
| Best Actress |
**Frances McDormand** |
Nomadland |
| Best Supporting Actor |
**Daniel Kaluuya** |
Judas and the Black Messiah |
| Best Supporting Actress |
**Yuh-Jung Youn** |
Minari |
| Best Original Screenplay |
**Emerald Fennell** |
Promising Young Woman |
| Best Adapted Screenplay |
**Christopher Hampton** and **Florian Zeller** |
The Father |
| Best Animated Feature |
**Soul** |
Pete Docter and Dana Murray |
| Best International Feature Film |
**Another Round** |
Thomas Vinterberg |
| Best Documentary Feature |
**My Octopus Teacher** |
Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed, and Craig Foster |
| Best Original Score |
**Trent Reznor**, **Atticus Ross**, and **Jon Batiste** |
Soul |
| Best Original Song |
**"Fight for You"** by H.E.R., Dernst Emile II, and Tiara Thomas |
Judas and the Black Messiah |
| Best Cinematography |
**Erik Messerschmidt** |
Mank |
| Best Production Design |
**Donald Graham Burt** and **Jan Pascale** |
Mank |
| Best Costume Design |
**Ann Roth** |
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom |
| Best Makeup and Hairstyling |
**Sergio Lopez-Rivera**, **Mia Neal**, and **Jamika Wilson** |
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom |
| Best Film Editing |
**Mikkel E.G. Nielsen** |
Sound of Metal |
| Best Sound |
**Nicolas Becker**, **Jaime Baksht**, **Michelle Couttolenc**, **Carlos Cort�s**, and **Phillip Bladh** |
Sound of Metal |
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