> Entertainment The 97th Academy Awards, held on 2 March 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated a dynamic year in cinema, with comedian Conan O’Brien hosting for the first time. The night’s biggest winner was Anora, a dramedy about a sex worker marrying a Russian oligarch’s son, which scooped five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Sean Baker, Best Actress for Mikey Madison, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing. Baker’s haul tied a record for the most wins by an individual for one film in a single night. The Brutalist earned three awards, with Adrien Brody...