Joshua Seftel

Jimmy Kimmel, presenting documentary awards at the Oscars, made pointed remarks about free speech and leaders who don't support it, referencing North Korea and CBS's decisions. He also subtly jabbed at "Melania" and Donald Trump, joking about the former First Lady's potential nomination and Trump's reaction.

The 98th Academy Awards turned into a moment of reckoning as 'All the Empty Rooms' clinched the award for Best Documentary Short Film. This impactful documentary sheds light on the silent witnesses of gun violence—the unoccupied bedrooms of children lost to senseless school shootings.

Peace activist Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan turned executive producer with Stranger at the Gate documentary, which is being nominated in the best documentary short category. The film is being made by joshua seftel, and Malala will attend a pre-Oscars luncheon as the filmmakers guest.

Artists at the Academy Awards voiced political statements. They protested immigration policies and called for Palestinian liberation. Some wore badges advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. An actor was unable to attend due to a travel ban. A mother spoke about gun violence. A documentary director drew parallels to US politics.

The 95th Academy Awards are happening right now at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and is being Jimmy Kimmel is the host. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads the pack with 11 nominations, with “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” following with nine nods each.

"Everything Everywhere All at Once, a wacky sci-fi film featuring multiple universes, sex toys and hot dog fingers, enters Sunday's Oscars ceremony as the highly unorthodox frontrunner for best picture.