Hollywood tried very hard Sunday to avoid politics during the Oscars telecast.
It didn’t work, but the gala stuck to the script more than many expected during a Trump presidency.
Why?
One of the seven insights was discussed during the extended broadcast – it lasted a total of three hours and forty-six minutes.
America Doesn’t Care About Hollywood’s Politics
On November 5, 2024, we publicly disclosed a challenging fact. The entertainment industry, in particular Hollywood, showed overwhelming support for Vice President Kamala Harris. However, Donald Trump managed to secure victory in all the crucial swing states.
We. Don’t. Care.
It’s plausible that the Oscar producers made every effort to keep politics out of the broadcast, given their decision to avoid any jokes about Donald Trump during Conan O’Brien’s opening monologue. In fact, he wrapped up his humor with an emphasis on film as a means to bring people together as one nation.
Again, that was no accident. The industry is slowly learning we don’t want their lectures.
Blockbusters Need Not Apply
Indeed, both “Dune Part II” and “Wicked” garnered similar awards in the technical categories. Specifically, “Dune Part II” won for Sound and Visual Effects, while “Wicked” secured victories for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
They didn’t secure the “main” or widely recognized awards such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and so forth.
Contrarily, it was “Anora,” a favorite among indie enthusiasts (with a budget of $15 million in U.S. dollars), that garnered the majority of those awards instead. As has often been the case, many moviegoers remain unacquainted with the film that took home the most statuettes.
The Resistance Won’t Be Silenced
O’Brien broke his apolitical mien late in the show.
The host praised “Anora” for its growing number of awards, making a jab at President Donald Trump in the process. The movie tells the story of a prostitute who develops feelings for a young Russian man, but his father strongly opposes their union.
“I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian.”
Additionally, it was surprising that the program decided to have Daryl Hannah, an actress with only a couple of significant film roles in the last half decade and not widely regarded as a Hollywood elite, present an award.
She used her stage time to say, “Slava Ukraine,” meaning “glory to Ukraine.”
Take that, Orange Man Bad.
Hollywood Is in Trouble
On Sunday, director, writer, and editor Sean Baker, who created the film “Anora,” took advantage of his time on stage to plead with viewers to return to their neighborhood cinemas.
He stated that movies are best enjoyed in a theater rather than watching them at home on our television sets. Additionally, he showed support for independent films as well.
If Hollywood had a strong independent film sector and cinemas were consistently full on weekends, such appeals wouldn’t be needed. Regrettably, even during the Oscars weekend, the box office earnings remained disappointingly low.
We Still Love Movies
A heartwarming moment at the Oscars: Actors Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, known for their roles in “When Harry Met Sally,” came together to announce the Best Picture winner. Their appearance brought a sparkle to the event and stirred up fond recollections of one of the finest romantic comedies from recent times.
As a devoted cinephile, I must admit that the James Bond tribute extended far beyond what was needed, leaving me with a mix of nostalgia and sadness given Amazon’s new ownership of this cherished franchise. The 007 clips montage was undeniably potent, stirring up emotions that left us both shaken and stirred.
They’ll Never Get In Memoriam Right
At the yearly event honoring deceased artists, Morgan Freeman began by paying a heartfelt tribute to Gene Hackman. This emotional homage was particularly fitting, considering that it came shortly after we heard about the death of “French Connection” icon Hackman and his significant impact on filmmaking.
Subsequently, unfortunately adhering to a disheartening custom, the “In Memory Of” section overlooked Tony Todd, Shannen Doherty, and Michelle Trachtenberg, all of whom tragically passed away at the tender age of 39 just a few days prior.
They’ll Never Create an Efficient Oscars Show
Typically, the Academy Awards team claims to have dealt with the overly long duration of the show, yet this seldom translates into reality.
On this occasion, O’Brien addressed the obvious issue, which was a superfluous song about lengthy Academy Awards ceremonies.
Really.
This show made no attempt to efficiently honor Hollywood’s best and brightest. And it showed.
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2025-03-03 18:03