Everyone loves to hate the Oscars. But here’s why I’ll be watching

‘The traditional tri-fold cover featured a dozen movie stars, all in their 20s and 30s. I realized with a sinking feeling that I recognized only a handful of them.’ Photograph: David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix

“Ooh, the Hollywood issue!” was my first thought on pulling the glossy new Vanity Fair magazine – timed to this Sunday’s Academy Awards – from my mailbox.

Then came my second thought: “Who are these people?”