From flat jokes, to politics, to red‑carpet dazzle: 5 experts unpack the 2026 Oscars

Between the glitzy celebration of cinematic escapism, and constant reminders of our dark and complicated world, this year’s ceremony felt somewhat disjointed.

Oscars 2026 Recap: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Picture; Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley Win Best Actor, Actress

The Best Moments from the 2026 Oscars. This year’s Academy Awards took place Sunday, March 15, starting at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT. Both "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" ...

The Oscars swap Conan O'Brien for MrBeast in bizarre post-credits scene

In the sketch, a nervous Conan O'Brien fills in for Lockjaw. Fresh off his hosting gig, he meets with his comedy mentor Jim Downey ( Saturday Night Live ). Downey declares that O'Brien did such a good ...