Vibe Shift Comes for Oscars

Last night’s Academy Awards lacked the politicized chaos and cringe of former shows. Having watched all of Hollywood’s Super Bowl, I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of progressive posturing among the glitterati. (To be sure, the bar was through the floor.)

Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the show included a joke at the expense of a transwoman, an anti-crime skit, a pro-baby acceptance speech, and almost no mention of left-wing political priorities.

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Kayla Bartsch is a former William F. Buckley Jr. Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review.

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Last night’s Academy Awards lacked the politicized chaos and cringe of former shows. Having watched all of Hollywood’s Super Bowl, I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of progressive posturing among the glitterati. (To be sure, the bar was through the floor.)

Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the show included a joke at the expense of a transwoman, an anti-crime skit, a pro-baby acceptance speech, and almost no mention of left-wing political priorities.