Oscars were full of surprises, but many felt the tribute to James Bond could have been replaced as a tribute to David Lynch's monumental impact on cinema

While there wasn't a lengthy tribute to David Lynch during the 97th Academy Awards, the presence of the late great director was keenly felt. We briefly saw Lynch mentioned in the "In Memoriam" section of the awards show,

In a ceremony that championed independent film and individual creativity, the visionary director behind ‘Blue Velvet’ received only a cursory mention. Meanwhile, James Bond was treated to a mind-boggling 10-minute tribute.

Isabella Rossellini paid a subtle tribute to David Lynch at the Oscars - Oscar-nominated actor starred in acclaimed director’s 1986 film ‘Blue Velvet’

Morgan Freeman led the Oscars' 'In Memoriam' tribute to Gene Hackman this year, which included Gena Rowlands, David Lynch, and James Earl Jones among the other honorees.

Celebrated filmmaker David Lynch, who passed away earlier this year on January 16, was included in the 97th Academy Awards’ ‘In Memoriam’ section.

"I speak for us all when I say Gene, you'll be remembered for that and for so much more. Rest in peace, my friend," Hackman's "Unforgiven" co-star Freeman said.

Oscars viewers have blasted David Lynch's tribute during the In Memoriam segment of the night, branding it 'shockingly inadequate.' Blue Velvet filmmaker and visionary Lynch died aged 78 on ...

As we posthumously canonize Lynch, it might be tempting to assume he came out of the womb as a supremely confident, eccentric auteur. But no one can brag that they figured out their sense of self right away.

Last night at the 2025 Oscars, Isabella Rossellini channeled her iconic Blue Velvet character, Dorothy Vallens, in tribute to the late David Lynch, who directed the iconic film. I

Fans are not pleased with David Lynch's short Oscars tribute and the omission of Michelle Trachtenberg, Tony Todd, Olivia Hussey and several other actors and filmmakers from the In Memoriam section at Sunday's 97th Academy Awards.

This year's ceremony featured a bizarre James Bond tribute – while failing to duly honour visionary director David Lynch. That choice spoke to the awards' profound identity crisis.