When presenting Best Picture, Al Pacino says he did as he was told

Al Pacino has been involved in some controversies recently. One of the most notable ones is related to his presentation of the Best Picture award at the 2024 Oscars. Pacino was criticized for not reading out the names of all the nominees, instead going straight to announcing the winner.

Pacino later clarified that it was not his decision to skip reading the nominees’ names, but rather a choice made by the show’s producers. He also expressed empathy for the filmmakers and actors who were not recognized during the ceremony.

Additionally, there has been some controversy surrounding Pacino’s involvement in the film “Scarface,” which has been criticized for its depiction of violence and its potential glorification of crime