yeah. there was environmental catastrophe in beasts of a southern wild. the whole universe depends on everything fitting together just right. if one piece bursts, even the smallest piece, the entire universe will get burst. there was class warfare and social injustice in les mis. whoever said hollywood was an empty vessel? here now to discuss his oscar thoughts, inside the actors studio host james lipton. mr. lipton, it is always an honor and a pleasure to have you on this set zoosh my honor. can we begin, please, if you will, with zero dark thirty?