Jimmy Kimmel delivers a slap-free Oscars

TV critic Robert Lloyd writes that in the case of the Oscars, it was as if the room were breathing a collective sigh of relief now that the movies have proved themselves not entirely dead.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 13, 2023 Jimmy Kimmel delivers an uncontroversial, slap-free Oscars As host, Jimmy Kimmel was tasked with shepherding along an innocuous show, free of physical controversy, and he largely succeeded. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' takes best picture Oscar and six others "Everything Everywhere All at Once" claimed best picture at the Academy Awards as the Oscars rebound from "The Slap" with a celebratory show. SHARE       READ MORE Oscars 2023: A24 cements indie powerhouse status with 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' win Trendy art-house movie studio A24 cleans up at the Oscars with "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Whale" taking nine awards total. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT A rushed, disappointing season finale shows 'The Last of Us' should have lasted longer Over eight beautiful episodes, "The Last of Us" took its sweet time. So why is the season finale so rushed and drawn from the video game's misbegotten ending? SHARE       READ MORE The Oscars' best picture might seem radical. But it's as traditional as they come For all its representational achievements, the sentimental, self-important "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is not as bold a choice as it appears. SHARE       READ MORE The best fashion from the Oscars red carpet The best looks from the 2023 Oscars: from Lady Gaga to Mindy Kaling. SHARE       READ MORE Here's the list of 2023 Oscar winners The 2023 Oscar winners include "Everything Everywhere All at Once," Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh and "All Quiet on the Western Front." 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 © 2023, 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