By Andrew MARSZAL Steven Spielberg praised a stellar year for cinema as Oscars rivals gathered in a packed Beverly Hills ballroom for the Academy’s annual nominee luncheon Monday. The event brought together A-list stars, directors, producers and behind-the-scenes artists, offering them a chance to meet the competition and charm a few voters over champagne and canapes ahead of next month’s awards. “Oppenheimer” is widely thought to be leading the race for best picture at the […]