For Hollywood fans, there’s no bigger night of the year than the Oscars, during which the American film industry celebrates the finest achievements in cinema over the past year.
For many foreign audiences, however, live US sporting events and ceremonies such as the Oscars don’t often occur in the most time-friendly slots.
This year, the Oscar ceremony begins at 17:30 L.A. time on Sunday, February 28, which equates to 2:30 in the morning of February 29 in the Czech Republic.
Traditionally, expat-friendly venues such as The Globe will host an Oscar party that includes a screening of the live telecast from a foreign feed. Going way back, I remember staying up all night to catch the show at the long-gone Red Hot & Blues.
This year’s race looks like the closest in years, with Spotlight, The Revenant, and The Big Short each garnering widespread support.
My best guesses: Spotlight for Best Picture, The Revenant’s Alejandro González Iñárritu for Best Director. Room’s Brie Larson and The Revenant’s Leonardo DiCaprio appear to be locks in the lead acting categories.