On Oscar night, Kenneth Turan and Robin Abcarian offered live analysis of the 86th Academy Awards during the commercial breaks. Here’s a look back at what they said.
Ready for showtime
The challenges of hosting the Oscars and how to assess the year in movies.
Best supporting actor
Jared Leto wins for his role in "Dallas Buyers Club." Plus, how was Ellen's opening monologue?
Best animated feature, documentary and more
The appeal of "Frozen." Plus, "20 Feet From Stardom" and "The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life" win for documentary feature and short, respectively.
Best foreign-language film
On the spectacular filmmaking in Italy's "The Great Beauty."
Best supporting actress
Lupita Nyong'o's powerful performance in "12 Years a Slave."
Best cinematography and editing
"Gravity" throws its weight around. Plus, a discussion of the Ellen selfie and the pizza stunt.
Best production and costume design
"The Great Gatsby" looked great, but ...
In Memoriam
Remembering those who died.
Best song
Singing the praises of "Let It Go" from "Frozen." Plus, why some actors and films get overlooked at awards time.
Best adapted screenplay and original screenplay
A look at the work of John Ridley ("12 Years a Slave") and Spike Jonze ("Her").
Best director
On the talented and always inventive Alfonso Cuaron ("Gravity").
Best picture, actress and actor
The night closes out with victories for "12 Years a Slave," Cate Blanchett and Matthew McConaughey.