For months, cinephiles the world over have been gearing up for tonight, as hours of studying, prognosticating, and hoping will finally pay off when the 98th Annual Academy Awards air live from Hollywood. For the second straight year, Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony when it kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on ABC. While it looks like Best Picture is coming down to either Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” or Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” there are tons of categories that are far more wide open than in years past. Don’t miss any of the surprises, acceptance speeches, tributes, bits, and more with a five-day free trial to DIRECTV.
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