The 2025 Oscars rolled out the red carpet for what some are calling the most woke awards show yet. Ben Shapiro, a well-known conservative commentator, didn’t hold back in his recap of the event. For those who skipped the show, here’s the breakdown of the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Hollywood’s obsession with pushing far-left messages hit a new high this year. The big winner, *Emilia Perez*, snagged 13 nominations despite being called one of the worst films ever made by critics. Shapiro slammed it as a “bottom-five movie” filled with clunky musical numbers and preachy politics. The film’s success at the Oscars, he argued, proves the industry cares more about agendas than quality.
Not all was lost, though. Cynthia Erivo’s performance in *Wicked* got rare praise from both sides of the aisle. Even Shapiro admitted she “knocked it out of the park,” calling her a bright spot in a sea of mediocre nominees. Her role as Elphaba, a misunderstood outsider, resonated with audiences tired of Hollywood’s usual divisive storytelling.
The show itself stumbled through awkward moments, including a tech crash on Hulu that left viewers frustrated. Shapiro mocked the glitches as a fitting metaphor for an industry out of touch with everyday Americans. He also took aim at the In Memoriam segment, which he said felt more like a political statement than a heartfelt tribute.
On the sponsorship front, ExpressVPN got a shoutout during Shapiro’s recap. The VPN service, which he endorses, was pitched as a must-have for protecting online privacy—a nod to conservatives wary of Big Tech’s overreach.
In the end, Shapiro’s take was clear: The Oscars have become a platform for elitist messaging, not entertainment. While a few performances shone through, the overall event reinforced Hollywood’s disconnect from mainstream values. For conservatives, it was another reminder to tune out and focus on what really matters—stories that unite, not divide.
