From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema. The clear winner of the night was “One Battle After Another” from director Paul Thomas Anderson. The satirical epic took home six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, confirming its status as one of the year’s most acclaimed films. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the film blends action, comedy and political satire, exploring themes such as authoritarianism, immigration tensions and the rise of extremism. There were also historic moments on stage. Irish actress Jessie Buckley became the first Irish performer to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in ‘Hamnet’, the Shakespeare-inspired drama based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell. Meanwhile, cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography, for her work on “Sinners”. Heading into the ceremony, “Sinners” from director Ryan Coogler had led the nominations with a record 16 nods, making it one of the most talked-about films of the awards season. The ceremony itself …