The 94th Academy Awards will take place this afternoon, and New Zealand film fans are hoping Jane Campion will emerge with a bit of Oscar gold. But will Power of the Dog take Best Picture after a last-minute controversy - and what of the upset surrounding the ceremony itself?
Today, New York Times awards correspondent and author Kyle Buchanan joins Damien to discuss a turbulent year for Hollywood's biggest awards show.
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