Friday night, January 9, 2026, The Bryant Park Hotel hosted an intimate FYC screening of British Oscar-shortlisted short films, bringing filmmakers and audiences together for an evening that celebrated storytelling across genre and form. The screening took place in the hotel’s private cinema and featured post-film Q&As, offering firsthand insight into the creative and logistical journeys behind each project.
We have spent 2025 so far attending some of the biggest events on the planet. From activations at the Super Bowl to the Oscars to celebrity-filled lounges, here are our picks of the best of the best.
For those of us on the East Coast during Oscar season, there’s a clear winner for the best place to view Hollywood’s biggest night: the restaurant with the most, even the name! On Sunday, Oscar Wilde NYC once again hosted a night to remember with its Annual Oscars Viewing Party.
The second annual “Gurus Magazine” Oscars Retreat was a smashing success.
Toasts in Tinseltown dazzled over the weekend thanks to Whoopi Goldberg.
Celebrating the biggest night in Hollywood, GBK Brand Bar, MEND, Bodywell and KC Chic Designs, together with Americares, hosted some of entertainment’s brightest stars for their annual and much sought after pre-Academy Luxury Lounge.
The 97th Academy Awards kicked off in a divine fashion when the night got elevated thanks to Tequila Don Julio.
The nominees of the 97th Academy Awards were celebrated on March 1 during the beloved annual Makeup and Hairstyling Symposium.
2024 was an odd year for film
I previously reviewed Nickel Boys and touted its masterful encapsulation of maintaining humanity through oppression.