Either way, the 95thOscarsserved up plenty of delightful moments for awards show-weary viewers.
SURPRISEthat no one got overtly political in their speeches.
Terrific job, Mr. Kimmel; even Guillermo was at his best.
Jamie Lee Curits, Melissa McCarthy and Halle Bailey and Jimmy KimmelGetty Images
SURPRISEthatJames CameronandTom Cruise stayed away from the Oscars, despite both having nominations in the Best Picture category.
Their absences were immediately acknowledged in Kimmels monologue.
Two guys who insisted that we go to the theater, didnt come to the theater, he said.
Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant backstageRichard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images
Without visual effects, this is what the bear would look like [inCocaine Bear].
But very effective in conveying your message, Lizzy!
SNUBto last years Film Academy brass and everyone who attended the 94th Oscars.
If anything unpredictable or violent happens just do what you did last year nothing, Kimmel joked.
Sit there and do absolutely nothing.
Maybe even give the assailant a hug.
Nice to see star Halle Bailey in a sea foam gown, though!
But their daughter did!
If you didnt tear up over that, youre a straight-up corpse.
SNUBtoElvis Mandy Walker, who got passed over for cinematography afterwinning the ASC Award last week.
It went toAll Quiet on the Western Fronts James Friend, instead.
Keeravaani gently rewrote a Carpenters songto accept the Oscar for Naatu Naatu from RRR.
I only talk about peace, deadpanned Malala, akaqueen.
SNUBto the poor ticket holder who had to sit behind this cumulus cloud.
down in frontpic.twitter.com/tv1nBgn5E3
And,THIS REUNION.
