Our experts break down the best and worst moments of the 2026 Oscars

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Times columnists Mary McNamara and Glenn Whipp spent the 2026 Oscars ceremony discussing the winners, speeches, presenters and much more.Here’s their take on the best and worst moments of the night, as they happened.Winners list | Best red carpet looks | Complete coverage 7:47 p.m.

Watching that highlight reel at the end, there were so many great moments in tonight’s show, capped by Teyana Taylor putting Paul Thomas Anderson in a headlock heading to the stage after “One Battle” won best picture.It was long.

But not short on feeling.— G.W.My dogs thought it would be over closer to 7, which would guarantee them a walk.

Now I’m not so sure.But I always have a great time with you, Glenn.

“One Oscars After Another” indeed.— M.M.Oscars live-bloggers for life? OK ...

let’s not get carried away.But I do appreciate you, Mary! — G.W.7:37 p.m.

Best picture! Finally! I was freaking out, but it’s “One Battle” after all! — G.W.Well you were right, “One Battle After Another” wins best picture.It is a truly great film, in a year of several truly great films and a helluva a race.

Which is all you can hope for from the Oscars, really.— M.M.Maya Rudolph holding on to PTA’s Oscars.

He has three now.Let’s go to the 818 and celebrate! — G.W.I am loving that the show is ending on a bit, taken from the best picture winner.

(I wonder if they shot one for “Sinners”?) — M.M.I wondered that too.Great callback to Lockjaw’s end in “One Battle.” Does this mean Conan isn’t hosting next year? Ha ha.

— G.W.I hope not.He did great, again, and didn’t even seem tired by the end, which is frankly miraculous.

But at least it got exciting there for a while.— M.M.7:31 p.m.

And Jessie wins lead actress for “Hamnet”! (Love how I say “Jessie” like we are besties).The Irish accent — “my Irish family, they’re all here.

Ireland bought them...