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It's 'Sinners' vs 'One Battle' as the Oscars Begin

One Battle After Another secured six Oscars amid a tight competition with Sinners, highlighting shifting studio dynamics and industry tensions during the awards.

  • This year, the Oscars began with the Times live chat as Cassandra Kulukundis won for One Battle After Another amid a tight best-picture race with Sinners.
  • Amid awards-season chatter, Sinners premiered in April, raising concerns about losing momentum while Conan O'Brien, host, presided amid Netflix turmoil involving Ted Sarandos and Ellison.
  • At about 4:50 p.m., an onstage iPhone bit felt uncomfortably real, and Frankenstein won costume design and makeup and hairstyling awards at 4:56 p.m.
  • Early in the telecast, Amy Madigan won supporting actress at 4:22 p.m., the night’s first prize, while no British actors were nominated in lead roles for the first time since 2012.
  • The ceremony also featured a first casting Oscar special, with Wintour stumping for The Devil Wears Prada 2 while presenting makeup and hairstyling, amid Hollywood weather at 85 degrees.
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It's 'Sinners' vs 'One Battle' as the Oscars begin

The Oscars kicked off on Sunday after months of expensive campaigns, with all eyes on the race between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" for best picture, Hollywood's most coveted prize.

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