
It’s a similar story in the Best Costume Design category, although, somehow, only “Philosopher’s Stone” was nominated in this category. At least one of those four entries should have won. And their work on the final installments, which included further Ministry of Magic and Gringotts Bank sets as well as the destruction of Hogwarts, was equally impressive. Likewise, their work in creating the Ministry of Magic and Grimmauld Place in “Order of the Phoenix,” which failed to land any Oscar nominations, was equally impressive. Watching the corridors, the great hall, the grounds, the forest, and the common rooms was watching some of the richest sets come to life.


In “Philosopher’s Stone,” they brought to life Hogwarts Castle with such detail and splendor it actually felt magical to watch. Craig and McMillan deserved to win at least once, however.
