Pop Culture Happy Hour Our 2025 Oscars Recap
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Mar 3, 2025 The Oscars shone bright this year, highlighting Sean Baker's Anora with wins for Best Picture and Director. Mikey Madison surprised everyone by clinching Best Actress. Hosts engage in hilarious commentary on Conan O'Brien’s hosting antics and the often lengthy acceptance speeches. They dive into memorable nods, including Lil Crawley's cinematography and Daniel Bloomberg's score. The mix of laughter and reflections spotlights the night's triumphs and missteps, offering a lively retrospective on the awards season.
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Anora's Big Night
- Sean Baker's Anora won Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and Editing.
- Mikey Madison's Best Actress win was an upset, beating Demi Moore.
Brody's Rambling Speech
- Adrien Brody won Best Actor but gave a long, self-centered speech.
- He eventually mentioned the film's themes, but the impact was diminished.
Saldaña's Historic Win
- Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez.
- This makes her the first Dominican-American Oscar winner.