Bliley’s Blockbusters: 98th Oscars (2026)

The Highlights, Lowlights, and Surprises from the 98th Academy Awards

Well folks, I think the dust has now fully settled from Oscar night. I wrote about the immediate aftermath of the 98th Academy Awards here in terms of One Battle After Another‘s victory, for example, so while it’s not completely hindsight now, we’re pretty close to putting the ceremony in the books. As such, today feels like a good day to look at the highs and lows from the show we got. Then, we can move on to the 2026 cinematic year in full. Pl…

2026 Oscars: An evening of memory and excellence

The 98th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on Sunday, featuring memorable performances and historic moments while recognizing art and film achievements. Conan O’Brien returned to host after a popular 2025 performance. To start the show, he followed up on his opening to last year’s ceremony, where he mocked “The Substance.” This time, he imitated Gladys, the main antagonist from “Weapons,” showing her runnin…

Kevin O’Leary Rolls Up to Oscars Wearing $30M NBA Card Necklace. What Was He Really Showing Off?

At the 98th Academy Awards, “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary appeared wearing a one-of-a-kind Triple Logoman card as a necklace. The collectible features game-worn patches from Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James, encased in diamonds. The display highlighted the growing intersection of sports memorabilia and high-value assets. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Kevin O’Leary attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 …

Bliley’s Blockbusters: 98th Oscars (2026)

It’s the best time of the year, and I don’t just mean March Madness! The 98th Academy Awards/Oscars took place on Sunday, March 15, and gave the world a beautiful celebration of film. I was lucky enough to see more nominated films this year than in years past, and I accurately predicted 18 of the 24 winners. Aside from my achievements, however, there were plenty of highlights during the ceremony worth mentioning. Photo by Christian Dionne from …