Laporta's Trump-esque dance celebrating victory, and Víctor Font's grimace feigning defeat, remind us that the world of top-level football is populated by individuals who know neither how to win nor how to lose. Speaking of Trumpism, the photo from a few days ago of Leo Messi smiling alongside Donald Trump says it all about the values ​​football is supposed to embody. The most trollish elements of the Catalan right delude themselves into thinking they've won something and erupt in tavern chants, because their weakness only allows them to project their insecurities onto the pitch of a stadium.

To the saga of Harry PotterMost characters avoid pronouncing Lord Voldemort's name due to a deep fear associated with his power and his reign of terror. They use euphemisms such as "You know who", the "you know who", or "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named"He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named." At the 98th Academy Awards, Donald Trump became the Lord Voldemort of cinema. Everyone was aware of him, alluding to him through subtle jokes, but never, ever, was his name uttered. At the opening, host Conan O'Brien seemed to justify the celebration in such a turbulent and violent time: "We celebrate, not because we think everything is going so well, but because we hope everything will get better." Alluding to Trump's penchant for renaming buildings after himself, he remarked that the Dolby Theatre, which housed the awards, could end up being called "The I Have a Small Penis Theatre." Jimmy Kimmel, the host who was temporarily removed from his job, commented on the incident. late night For making jokes about Trump, he referenced the lack of freedom of expression when awarding the prize for best documentaries. "There are many countries where their leaders don't respect freedom of expression, for example, North Korea and CBS," he said, pointing to Trump's obvious pressure and the tensions with the major television networks. "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" hovered over the ceremony like an energy that transformed with pacifist demands and messages in favor of multiculturalism.

The red carpet at this year's Oscars passed without incident or surprises. Hollywood, once again, did its traditional job of turning a blind eye to the world's problems and allowing us to forget for a few hours that the planet is falling apart. A missed opportunity to use such a powerful platform to stir consciences or, at least, slightly unsettle the established order.

The 98th Academy Awards have crowned One battle after another like the big winner of the nightThe film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson gradually gained prominence throughout the ceremony, becoming the dominant name of the awards, which were marked by its overall success. The gala also featured musical numbers and some moments of protest, despite being rather tame and lacking in activism.

The race towards the Oscar It's long enough for the odds on the favorite to fluctuate along the way. But, in recent weeks, the preferences in the best actor category had been split almost exclusively between Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for the third time. But the star of Marty Supreme It seems that age is working against him (young actors don't usually receive awards) and it hasn't helped him either. the controversies surrounding her comments on ballet and opera

The pulse between One battle after another and The sinners The Oscars already have a winner. Paul Thomas Anderson's film about a deranged, paranoid, revolutionary ex-activist facing off against the fascist military officer who has kidnapped his daughter took home six statuettes: Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor, Adapted Screenplay, Casting, and Editing. The victory ofOne battle after another, which had 13 nominations, It is the triumph of great American cinema, the kind that draws from the auteur tradition of the 1970s and aspires to portray American society with an uncompromising gaze. But above all, it is Anderson's triumph, who, after thirty years of an extraordinary career, has established himself, alongside Quentin Tarantino, as the most consistent and ambitious director of the 1990s generation. He is, in fact, the first filmmaker from this group to achieve a resounding Oscar victory. An act of justice for the author of masterpieces overlooked by the Oscars, such as Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, Phantom Thread either Licorice Pizza

The Oscars, the most anticipated film event of the year, are also a fashion celebration thanks to the red carpet. Often criticized for being conservative, this year saw classic dresses, but also some of the latest trends showcased by major fashion houses.

One of the documentaries with the most chances of winning an Oscar is Mr. Nobody vs. Putin, a magnificent work for its capacity for denunciation but, above all, because it returns to the essence of the genre. The images were born as a testimony of a reality even before there was any intention of turning them into a film project. Initially, the purpose of these recordings was different. But a turning point changed its destiny, almost as a consequence of the perplexity experienced by the person recording the images.The protagonist is Pavel Pasha Talankin, a primary school teacher in the city of Karabaş, in the heart of industrial Russia, in the mountainous Ural region. The town is famous because UNESCO declared it the most toxic place on Earth. The life expectancy of its inhabitants is 38 years. Pasha is the coordinator of school events and the cameraman for everything that happens there. A dynamizer of the cultural life of the center, much loved by the students. He explains how his work changed drastically in February 2022, with the invasion of Ukraine, when a guideline with the new federal patriotic education policy arrived at the school. Since then, students have to present the flag and march like soldiers every morning, sing the anthem, and recite patriotic speeches. Teachers have to preach lessons in classrooms that are pure propaganda without any academic basis. Pasha is obliged to record everything and upload the images to government databases to demonstrate that the school respects the orders of Putin's regime. The camera becomes a witness to the entire indoctrination process. The hours that Pasha previously dedicated to students, he now spends in the service of propaganda. The contrast between before and after the Russian invasion shows us how life in Russia has transformed and how fear, censorship, and oppression are imposed. We not only see how the protagonist's mood changes, but also that of his students and former students. There are very moving scenes about the impact of the war on their lives. The possibility of providing all the recorded material to a documentary filmmaker beyond the Russian border is what motivates Pasha to continue. He becomes this Mr. Nobody from the title who fights Putin from absolute humility, from the logic of his work, from affection for his students, love for his country, and his democratic convictions. "I think what you've done will have a big impact," a voice tells him over the phone. And so it is. Mr. Nobody is on the verge of winning an Oscar in Hollywood by showing the abyss into which the Russian educational system, and therefore Russian society, is sinking. He always does so with a sense of humor born from pain and from the most grotesque scenes that absolutisms provoke. It is a documentary that will resonate with teachers and can be a good antidote for all those young people who are fascinated by the far-right.

Timothée Chalamet is one of the hottest young actors right now, and on Sunday he could win his first Oscar for his performance in Marty SupremeHowever, public opinion is not entirely favorable to him, especially after his statements this weekend went viral, in which he called opera and ballet dying arts, a statement that has angered both artistic fields, which have responded to the actor through different institutions.

Sirat, by Oliver Laxe, will represent Spain in the Oscar race. The Catalan production, a road movie across the Sahara in which a father who searches for rave in rave her missing daughter, has prevailed over the other candidates: Pilgrimage, by Carla Simón, and Deaf, by Eva Libertad. The last Catalan film nominated for an Oscar was the animated film Robot dreams, by Pablo Berger, who was precisely the one who made the announcement of the film chosen by the Spanish Film Academy. If Sirat If the film were to win the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, it would be the first Catalan production to triumph in this category.

Three Catalan productions have been shortlisted by the Spanish Film Academy to represent Spain in the race for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film: Pilgrimage of Carla Simón, Sirado ofOliver Laxe and Deaf Eva Libertad. The reading of the nominated films was conducted by two Spanish academics who are also members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: actress Emma Suárez and actor Juan Diego Botto. They were accompanied by the president of the Spanish Film Academy, Fernando Méndez-Leite, and notary Eva Fernández Medina. Spain's representative at the last edition of the Oscars. was Second prize, which ultimately failed to achieve a nomination from the Hollywood Academy.

A new impossible mission carried out by Tom Cruise. The American actor, considered by many to be Hollywood's last great movie star, will receive an honorary Oscar during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards gala on Sunday, November 16. "Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to the filmmaking community, the theatrical experience, and the specialist community has inspired us," the Academy said in its statement. This will be Cruise's first Oscar, having been nominated four times in the past: as an actor for Born on July 4th (1989), Jerry Maguire (1996) and Magnolia (1999) and as a producer for Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

Two months after the Oscars, Karla Sofía Gascón is still keen to talk about the personal repercussions of the resurgence of racist and xenophobic messages she shared on social media years before becoming world famous thanks to Emilia Pérez. During his visit to the program The anthill This Tuesday, the actress, who saw her chances of winning an Oscar fade after the messages were made public, said she even considered "disappearing."

The Oscar gala has an annual ritual, theIn memoriam, a tribute to all members of the film world, especially Hollywood, who have died in the last year. During this part of the ceremony, a video is projected that presents images of the deceased accompanied by music, with the purpose of paying tribute to them for their contribution to cinema, whether as actors, directors, producers, technicians or any other key role within the industry. In this year's tribute appear, among others, Gene Hackman, who was recently found dead with his wife, Betsy Arakawa; David Lynch; Maggie Smith, and the composer and producer Quincy Jones. The moment, one of the most emotional of each Oscar gala, has not been free of controversy this year due to some high-profile absences.

The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles was the stage where the 97th edition of the Oscars was held this morning. Beyond the protocol of the carpet, the course of the gala and the speeches of the winners of the statuette, there was also room for surprises. These are some of the highlights of the most iconic awards in cinema.

The 97th edition of the Oscars gala has been a mere formality to not miss the annual event. We hope it will be to gain momentum for the centenary. In a politically turbulent time, in a war context in which the United States has a lot to say, in a situation in which some citizens are losing rights and freedoms, the great Hollywood ceremony chose to look at its navel and have a peaceful party. Conan O'Brien was a disciplined master of ceremonies, somewhat outdated and with overacted jokes. The best of the night, his appearance from inside Demi Moore's body in The substance. Despite promises to go to work, his interventions could have been reduced by half. "If you're still putting up with this, you have Stockholm syndrome," he said in the final stretch, ignoring the show. Even the initial tribute to the city of Los Angeles, devastated by fire, was discreet and with a special concession to the city's firefighters. Guests who will not cause any fires. This year, the musical performances were the crutch on which to sustain the show. A showy, but very boring proposal, which contributes to maintaining that low profile. The sugary start with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo set the tone for the night, dull and predictable. They were not original even when choosing the music to accompany the video of the deceased. Requiem Mozart is very nice, but at a film gala it betrayed little desire to rack one's brains. The political mentions were brief, at the opportune moment and without stridency. Even the ambient sound of the room seemed under strict control.

Conan O'Brien, the host of this year's Oscars, in a scripted gag, reproached actor Adam Sandler for being dressed in a sweatshirt and sports pants, which made him look like a video poker player at two in the morning. Because at the Oscars it is important that everyone is dressed appropriately. But what does "appropriately" mean to Hollywood? Well, as has been made clear tonight (and at all previous galas), that fashion continues to legitimize the difference between men and women. While men are almost uniformed in black tuxedos to add rigor to the event, women, with sequins and silk, are the necessary decoy to embellish it. Or, if not, let us consider whether the red carpet, with as much or more echo than the awards themselves, would have such an audience without the actresses and their spectacular outfits.

10 years ago, Sean Baker released a film, Tangerine, about two transgender prostitutes from Los Angeles who worked mostly at the intersection of Santa Monica and Highland. Just a 15-minute walk from that corner, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Baker collected the Oscar for best film on Monday for another vibrant, tender and funny story about sex workers. Anora, the best film of 2024 according to the ARA critics, has won a total of five Oscars: best film, director, actress, original screenplay and editing. A fair and important triumph, because it rewards an independent cinema that always stands by the oppressed and the marginalized, that gives voice to the most invisible in American society and that celebrates the beauty and imperfection of its protagonists without paternalism or condescension.

The hectic weeks leading up to the ceremony of the Oscar, full of controversy, rivalries and solidarity for the fires in Los Angeles, have also been reflected on the red carpet. Neither silent luxury, Neither sheer nor a desire to go unnoticed, the nominees for the statuette have paraded with force with heterogeneous styles and a marked personality.

A pain in the heart is what all fans of the Oscar galas experienced when in 2010 the Academy decided to pay tribute to the talent of director John Hughes and the generational mark he left on millions of viewers of films such as All in one day, The Breakfast Club and Home alone. The latter's star, Macaulay Culkin, appeared on stage to recall how important Hughes was to his ill-fated career. It will be quite a shock to see his brother Kieran – one of the night's most anticipated awards – pick up the supporting actor award this year for his role in the film. In Real Pain.