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Selfies, sniffer dogs and superstition
KPop Demon Hunters fans screamed with glee, Adrien Brody grossed out the audience and Timothée Chalamet broke all the rules. The Guardian’s film critic on a gobsmackingly glamorous ceremony
TL;DR
- The Oscars ceremony took place under heightened security due to threats of a drone attack from Iran, requiring extensive police and military presence.
- The event highlighted industry anxieties surrounding AI and streaming services, with discussions about the future of cinema.
- A journalist experienced significant entry difficulties and security confusion, including being accidentally directed to the wrong floor and requiring re-entry.
- Overwhelming fan reactions and celebrity sightings, particularly of Ken Jeong, created a frenzied atmosphere on the red carpet.
- Notable moments included Sean Penn's absence to accept his award, the cast of KPop Demon Hunters being played off, and Adrien Brody's unusual gum-swallowing act.
- A particularly moving part of the ceremony was the In Memoriam segment dedicated to Rob and Michele Reiner, acknowledging their tragic deaths.
- The post-ceremony Governors Ball was described as an enjoyable event with a high school dance atmosphere, featuring interactions with various film industry figures.
- A superstitious encounter occurred when the journalist held two Oscar statuettes, potentially jeopardizing future wins.
- The author concluded that Hollywood, in this instance, exhibited more "real" leadership and dignity than the current political administration.