5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love

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March 16, 2026

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Paul Thomas Anderson holds his Oscars for best adapted screenplay, best director and best picture for <em>One Battle After Another</em>.

It’s thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan’s in Weapons. Here’s what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.

(Image credit: Mike Coppola)