The Oscar season is upon us, and everyone seems to be celebrating it in style—including our favorite illustrators. Kyle Hilton paid homage to his favorite films of the year with the viral “Oscar Brawl” illustration for Entertainment Weekly, which will truly test your movie knowledge.
Hilton is a digital artist based in Jackson, Mississippi, with a pretty impressive resume behind him. In addition to publishing several books and collaborating with other authors, his illustrations also made their way to such high-profile publications as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Entertainment Weekly is his latest partner in crime, and the “Oscar Brawl” illustration that he created for this magazine quickly went viral. It’s giving “Where’s Waldo?” vibes, and it will have you searching for your favorite movies that made their way to the silver screen in 2024.
Just like its name suggests, this illustration features tiny movie people from several major Oscar contenders, including Wicked, Conclave, The Substance, and Anora. It’s also sprinkled with references to major Hollywood blockbusters, such as Twisters, Gladiator 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine, while also paying homage to several indie darlings, including Thelma, A Different Man, and We Live in Time.
