The impending 97th Academy Awards glimpses a turbulent atmosphere as anticipatory murmurs fill the auditorium, leading to speculation concerning nominees and outcomes. Observer Xan Brooks reflects on the duality of the Oscars as both a revered and reviled event. With significant controversies influencing nomination trajectories—most notably highlighted by self-inflicted issues—questions about the relevance of such awards arise, yet for many, it stands as a symbol of hope, leading to a complex interplay of admiration and disdain toward the ceremony's ongoing importance, regardless of the surrounding chaos.
The Oscars show must go on, for better or worse, as supporters see it as a beacon of hope while critics observe an unseemly bonfire of vanities.
Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy, reflects on how the awards race has faced challenges, revealing extended surprises in nominations and unexpected controversies among potential winners.
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