Every Academy Awards brings tears, laughs and unexpected viral moments, but the 97th instalment of Hollywood’s night of nights is the most intriguing in living memory. And that’s because it comes after an unprecedented period of chaos, and just days after the shock death of two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman. From the devastating Los Angeles wildfires and the lingering effects of writers and actors strikes, to the election of Donald Trump, Tinseltown has faced some of its greatest challenges since it became the epicentre of the film industry. If that wasn’t enough, this year’s event has also been mired in...