There’s really no other way to put it: 2021’sOscars ceremonycompletely jumped the shark.

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is high on that list.

As viewers saw, he didn’t win, and the end of the show was confusing and chaotic.

Joaquin Phoenix at event

That confusion was aided and abetted by last year’s Actor in a Leading Role winner, Joaquin Phoenix.

Unfortunately, Boseman’s loss caused the show to close out in a sobering, disappointing fashion.

As BBC noted, “Never exactly Mr. As one person noted onTwitter, “Truly the most spectacular anti-climax to an awards show of all time.

Joaquin Phoenix at Oscars

Joaquin Phoenix doesn’t want to be there giving an award to someone who isn’t there.

Like the ending of a New Hollywood movie from 1973.