Selfies, sniffer dogs and superstition – Peter Bradshaw’s big night out at the Oscars!
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- Horror films dominated the wins, signaling a shift in Academy taste (The Guardian, Variety).
- Tech‑centric movies were largely ignored, highlighting a backlash against high‑concept blockbusters (The Hollywood Reporter).
- K‑Pop Demon Hunters fans erupted in cheers, underscoring the growing influence of global fan cultures at Hollywood events (The Guardian).
- Adrien Brody delivered a graphic, “gross‑out” performance that sparked mixed reactions, reflecting the ceremony’s appetite for shock value (Variety).
- Timothée Chalamet broke dress‑code norms, becoming a fashion flashpoint and illustrating the Oscars’ evolving style politics (The Guardian).
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