Following the surprise of last year’s champagne-hued rug, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled a bright red one on Wednesday at the Dolby Theater.
Category: Academy Awards (Oscars)
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How Much Say Should Families Have in Biopics?
The Oscars slate this year is packed with films rooted in historical events and biographies. How much influence should the subjects have?
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Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ and More
In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their Academy Award-nominated films.
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‘Barbie’ Ruled the Box Office, but 2023 Was Tough for Women in Hollywood
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.
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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.