What if the Oscars gave out awards but nobody showed up ... except maybe Leonardo DiCaprio?

Los Angeles Times editorial cartoonist and columnist David Horsey ponders a scenario at this year's Academy Awards, hitting all the eeshs and oohs.We’re talking racial diversity, unequal pay and — ding, ding, ding — Leonardo DiCaprio's possible lead actor Oscar.

(David Horsey / Los AngelesTimes)

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