Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?

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Anne Thompson reveals how she extends the Oscars red carpet by pressing against walls as security rushes her through.

Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio open by expressing post-Oscars numbness, comparing it to wedding letdowns. Thompson shares her experience at the Dolby Theatre, describing the red carpet rush and seeing stars like Timothée Chalamet. The hosts discuss the palpable love for 'Sinners' in the room and their Oscar predictions, with Lattanzio getting 19 correct. They analyze the Best Picture race, attributing 'One Battle After Another's' win to the international vote, while 'Sinners' dominated in Los Angeles and New York. Thompson critiques Conan O'Brien's monologue as uneven and retrograde, particularly a joke about Ted Sarandos. The conversation turns to Timothée Chalamet's Best Actor loss, linking it to campaign missteps and the Academy's bias against young actors. Thompson describes the Governor's Ball's evolution from a social event to a controlled engraving station. Lattanzio recounts covering the Oscars remotely, criticizing the red carpet's shift toward influencers over professionals. They examine Oscars ratings, noting a 9% drop but increased online engagement. The hosts then preview upcoming projects for winners: Paul Thomas Anderson's unknown next film, Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther 3' and 'X-Files' reboot, Jessie Buckley's 'Three Incestuous Sisters,' Michael B. Jordan's 'Thomas Crown Affair' remake, and Autumn Durald-Arquipa's work on the 'X-Files' reboot. They also discuss Joachim Trier's new Norwegian film, 'K-pop Demon Hunters 2,' and James Cameron's future 'Avatar' sequels. The episode concludes with a look ahead to Cannes and recommendations for 'Project Hail Mary.'

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A pointed Oscar postmortem on backstage access, press-room hierarchy, and the odd quiet after awards night.

IndieWire's Screen Talk ends its Oscar coverage by treating the awards-season comedown as more than fatigue. Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio move from the numb feeling after months of Oscar fixation into the practical grind of backstage reporting: tracking the show, catching…

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