| Kyle Buchanan Pop Culture Reporter | | Hey, movie fans! It's your faithful Carpetbagger. | | In theaters this week, we've got a few entries like the animated "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" and the Critics' Picks documentaries "The Competition" and "Wrestle," but the real story this weekend is the Oscar ceremony on Sunday night. | | What can we expect? I've laid out my predictions, while Brooks Barnes talked to the show's producers, who have taken on perhaps the most controversial telecast in recent memory. To recap: The academy initially planned to add an Oscar for best popular film, then recanted. They announced Kevin Hart would host the ceremony, then took that back, too. In an attempt to shorten the show, producers also tried to limit the number of musical performances while planning to present certain categories during the commercial breaks. And wouldn't you know? They had to backtrack after half of Hollywood rebelled. | | It's been a crazy season, and as it comes to an end, it feels like we may be in for some surprises. There are several nominees with a path to that best-picture win, and 20 academy members we talked to gave us a window on what they're voting for in this wide-open field. Let's chat again next week in the aftermath. | | |
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