The number of top films with actresses in leading roles was the lowest in a decade, and women have been joining the film academy at a considerably slower rate.
Category: Academy Awards (Oscars)
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Why Is There No Oscar for Best Choreography?
Imaginative dance abounds in Hollywood, but its creators remain unheralded at awards time.
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Wanted: Writers for Awards Show Jokes. Must Be Skilled at Diplomacy
Hosts who have to entertain insiders at the ceremony and outsiders watching at home. Presenters who change their minds. No wonder the bits are awkward.
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In ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Zone of Interest,’ We Hear What We Are
Does morality have a sound? Both films use sonics and silence in contrast with images. The complex results raise questions about what makes us human.
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“Barbie” and “Poor Things” Show Two Versions of Female Liberation
The Oscar best picture hopefuls “Barbie” and “Poor Things” look nothing alike, but their central characters go on similar journeys.
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How Sean Ono Lennon Helped His Parents Send a Message.
To keep their legacy relevant for a new generation, he worked on the short “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko.” Now it’s up for an Oscar.
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How an Argument Resonates in ‘Anatomy of a Fall’
The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture. Triet is also nominated for best director.
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‘Anatomy of a Fall’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her Oscar-nominated film.
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Sex and Silence: What This Awards Season Tells Us About Hollywood
Whether it’s the return of steamy scenes or the lack of political speeches, the road to the Oscars holds a lot of clues about the state of the industry.
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‘Oppenheimer’ Wins Producers Guild Award. Is Oscar Next?
With the victory, the Christopher Nolan biopic has swept the guild prizes, a strong predictor of its chances at the Academy Awards.
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SAG Award Winners: Updating List
Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) are competing in what could be a preview of the Oscars.
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‘Modern Love Podcast’: Our Favorite Oscar-Worthy Love Stories
Here are three performances that won us over in this year’s nominated films.