In this year’s Oscars preview, iPINIONS does more than pick winners. I also call out the political vanity, institutional cowardice, and tedious self-congratulation that now define awards season.
From Conan O’Brien’s craven decision to avoid Trump jokes to the Academy’s chance to reward Sinners, Ryan Coogler, and Michael B. Jordan, this post argues that Oscar glory has never been just about art… and that Hollywood’s fear is now part of the spectacle.
Read my full take on Substack:
https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/the-oscars-2026-my-picks
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