Beyond the glittering spectacle broadcast to millions, the Academy Awards unfold a different, more candid drama behind the scenes. During commercial breaks, the Dolby Theatre transforms into a flurry of activity: a dash to network, offer congratulations, or perhaps a quiet word of consolation. For some, it’s an opportunity to slip away to the renowned lobby bar, momentarily out of the public eye.
The Associated Press was present inside the Dolby Theatre at Sunday's 98th Oscars, observing these untelevised moments. While many A-listers notoriously leave their red carpet arrival until just 30 minutes before showtime, live television, unlike a film premiere, famously waits for no one.
