It was a record year for actors, but directors, musicians and other artists of Asian descent are also up for statuettes. We asked many of the contenders to reflect on their work.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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Asian Oscar Nominees Reflect on Their Work in a Record-Setting Year
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Stream These Three Great Documentaries
The New York Times – Movies:This month’s Oscar-adjacent picks include films about a couple of volcanologists and a couple of Mars rovers.
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Bernard Henri-Lévy Chooses War Zones in Ukraine Over Salons
The New York Times – Movies:In a new film, “Slava Ukraini,” the writer and filmmaker Bernard Henri-Lévy warns of a heavy price if the West fails to defeat Putin in Ukraine.
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‘Film, the Living Record of Our Memory’ Review: How to Save the Movies
The New York Times – Movies:This documentary walks through the delicate task of saving the history of movies with the help of enchanting clips and eagle-eyed preservationists
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French Documentary ‘On the Adamant’ Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival
The New York Times – Movies:Christian Petzold’s “Afire” took the runner-up award at this year’s Berlinale, where geopolitical crises in Europe and Iran loomed large.
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In the Wild Tale of ‘Cocaine Bear,’ an Apex Predator Is the True Star
The New York Times – Movies:The horror-comedy is based on a real story from 1985, but the director Elizabeth Banks and writer Jimmy Warden gave their furry lead a different ending.
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‘A House Made of Splinters’ Review: Home Is Where the Hope Is
The New York Times – Movies:This film, an Oscar nominee this year for best documentary feature, has an aching sensitivity for the children in a Ukraine shelter.
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‘Black Bear,’ ‘Sharp Stick’ and More Streaming Gems
The New York Times – Movies:Looking for something different to stream? We have options for you.
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‘The 2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films’ Review: Bite-Size Global Tales
The New York Times – Movies:This year’s selections include a film about the disappearance of a sibling and one about the appearance of 100,000 walruses.
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‘The First Step’ Review: Van Jones Battles for Bipartisanship
The New York Times – Movies:This well-meaning documentary follows the liberal commentator as he works with both political parties to pass a criminal justice reform bill.
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Netflix Shuns Live Sports but Embraces Sports Documentaries
The New York Times – Business:Unlike many of its rivals, Netflix has not pursued showing live games. Instead, it has invested in series on professional auto racing, tennis and now golf.
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Tom Ford Talks Gucci, Cocaine and Influence
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:And other juicy morsels from Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani and Santo Versace in a new fashion documentary.