Category: Academy Awards (Oscars)

‘Zone of Interest’ Oscars Speech Is Defended by Jewish Film Artists

Remarks about Israel that the director Jonathan Glazer made as he accepted an Oscar for “The Zone of Interest” drew a letter of support after facing criticism last month.
Louis Gossett Jr. Streaming Guide: ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ to ‘The Color Purple’

His range was wide, as evidenced by performances in projects as different as “Roots,” “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “Diggstown.”
Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor

His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black performer to win in that category.
Jewish Film Professionals Denounce Speech by ‘Zone of Interest’ Director

An open letter condemned remarks critical of Israel that Jonathan Glazer made when he accepted an Oscar for the film, which is about the Holocaust.
David Seidler, Oscar-Winning Writer of ‘The King’s Speech,’ Dies at 86

He drew on his own painful experiences with a stutter in depicting King George VI’s struggles to overcome his impediment and rally Britain in World War II.
In the Oscars Audience, Candid Photos From the Ceremony

See Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Martin Scorsese, Billie Eilish, Emma Stone and other stars in candid scenes that viewers may have missed.
Popcast (Deluxe): What’s an Industry Plant Anyway? Plus: Ariana Grande

Discussing the quick ascent of the downtempo R&B singer 4batz, the new Ariana Grande album, “eternal sunshine,” music at the Oscars and more.
Ed Begley Jr. and Daughter Hayden Took the LA Metro to the Oscars

Ed Begley Jr. has made a tradition of taking public transportation to the Academy Awards. And, like many commuters, he wears sensible shoes.
Brooches Made a Comeback at the 2024 Oscars Among Male Celebrities

The brooch has shed its granny’s jewel box connotations and is making a comeback as a must-have accessory for guys.
How ‘I’m Just Ken’ Won the Oscars Without Winning an Actual Oscar

Working off ideas from Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig, the choreographer Mandy Moore created the crowd-pleasing number in days.
‘Barbenheimer,’ and an Early Start, Boost Oscar Ratings to 4-Year High

ABC’s telecast of the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday drew 19.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen.
Al Pacino Explains Awkward Oscars Moment Presenting Best Picture

The star, whose abrupt announcement that “Oppenheimer” had won best picture took some viewers by surprise, said the show’s producers had asked him not to name the other nominees.