The backstory of Brady Corbet's remarks about creative freedom during his acceptance speech for best dramatic film: "You give me that number, but don't tell me how to spend it."

"No one was asking for a three and a half hour film about a mid-century designer, on 70mm, but it works," the filmmaker said.

Brady also briefly mentioned Aubrey Plaza and her late husband, director Jeff Baena. As the Los Angeles Times reported earlier today, Jeff was found dead on Friday at his home. The Los Angeles County coroner's office determined suicide as the cause of death.