What Happened
<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5000×3894+0+0/resize/5000×3894!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffe%2Fa0%2Fee515fca4864819b30433b691f7a%2Fgettyimages-2266735750.jpg' alt='Paul Thomas Anderson holds his Oscars for best adapted screenplay, best director and best picture for One Battle After Another.'/>It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons.
Why It Matters
Here's what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.(Image credit: Mike Coppola)
Background Context
<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5000×3894+0+0/resize/5000×3894!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffe%2Fa0%2Fee515fca4864819b30433b691f7a%2Fgettyimages-2266735750.jpg' alt='Paul Thomas Anderson holds his Oscars for best adapted screenplay, best director and best picture for One Battle After Another.'/>It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons. Here's what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.(Image credit: Mike Coppola)
What To Watch Next
Track official statements, independent verification, and regional impact updates in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Editorial Next Step
Add your local context, fact checks, quotes, and analysis before or after publication.
Source: NPR Topics: News – Original Link
Source: NPR Topics: News
