academy awards (oscars)

An Oscar-Night Diary: The Kenergy Was Palpable

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It’s an hour after “Oppenheimer” has won Best Picture, the all but preordained climax of the ninety-sixth Academy Awards, and I’m trying to find my way from the red carpet to the street. When people ask me what’s different about attending the Oscars in person, versus watching them on television, I tell them that the … Read more

The Oscars Are More Barbie Than They’ll Admit

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The reasons for the success of “Oppenheimer” at the Oscars—thirteen nominations and seven wins—are self-evident. The movie is about a serious historical and political subject, and it made a zillion dollars. It embodies the venerable formula of doing well while doing good. It’s safe to say that many people who work in movies would rather … Read more