Oscars 2026 Post-Mortem: PTA Reigns, Chalamet Stalls — and the Future of the Academy

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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

We break down all the biggest moments, surprises, and controversies from this year’s Oscars ceremony — from PTA’s big night to the most shocking upsets.

Thoughts on the ceremony: Conan O’Brien, questionable decisions, and an ambitious In MemoriamThe biggest surprises of the nightAutumn Durald Arkapaw makes history for SinnersHow Mr. Nobody Against Putin pulled off a shocking Best Documentary winA rare tie in Live-Action Short — how did that even happen? Plus: we called the Animated Short upsetThe Supporting Actress aftermath: why Amy Madigan prevailed over Teyana Taylor and Wunmi MosakuTimothée Chalamet’s stalled awards run — and whether overexposure or controversy played the biggest roleMichael B. Jordan emerges as the undeniable crowd favoriteThe bittersweet victory for Warner Bros.PTA is king: Paul Thomas Anderson’s legacy in the Oscar conversation

Plus: what this ceremony tells us about where the Academy is headed — and what’s next as we look ahead to Cannes.

Season 2 finale — signing off (for now).

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