Paul Thomas Anderson’s film also took best director and best supporting actor for Sean Penn. Michael B. Jordan won best actor for “Sinners,” and Jessie Buckley was named best actress for “Hamnet.” ...

When I was in my twenties I would hitchhike to work every day. I’d walk down three blocks to Route 22 in New Jersey, stick out my thumb and wait for a ride to work. Someone always picked me up. I had ...