The Oscars got more drama than they bargained for

TV critic Lorraine Ali writes that the 2022 Oscars will be remembered for a fight on stage in a year that film was supposed to unite.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 28, 2022 Review: The Oscars promised high drama. They got more than they bargained for Will Smith's shocking slap of Chris Rock overshadowed a show that strained to make movies relevant by leaning on TV, music, sports and stand-up. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Yes, that was the most chaotic Oscars in history The Will Smith moment stole the Oscars, while "CODA," Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur all made history. SHARE       READ MORE How accurate is 'Outlander's' portrayal of colonial America? We break it down The team behind "Outlander" Season 6 explains what's truth and what's fiction in the series' depiction of the lead-up to the Revolutionary War. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 11 red carpet looks at the Oscars worth remembering — and the quotes that explain them For this year's Oscars red carpet, we paired the looks of your favorite nominees and attendees with their most riveting quotes fit to print. SHARE       READ MORE Does 'Winning Time' get Claire Rothman and Jeanie Buss right? Actor Gaby Hoffmann and writer Rebecca Bertuch explain what's fact and what's fiction in the HBO series' depiction of its women characters. SHARE       READ MORE The power of the director: Why Jane Campion's Oscar win was overdue Jane Campion won the directing Oscar for 'The Power of the Dog' 28 years after her first nomination for 1993's 'The Piano.' SHARE       READ MORE The complete list of 2022 Oscar winners The full list of 2022 Oscar winners, including "CODA," "Dune" and Will Smith. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US