Category: Academy Awards (Oscars)

French Cinema Celebrates Its Covid Recovery

The French movie industry has been celebrating statistics that show an increase in movie attendance.
How Music Took Over This Year’s Oscars

On Popcast, a conversation about the smooth and bumpy ways that the Academy Awards incorporated music into its 97th annual ceremony on Sunday.
On Second Count, ABC Says Oscar Viewership Increased

The network said that after total viewership on Hulu was included in the count, the show attracted 19.7 million people, up from 19.5 million last year.
Oscars Draw 18 Million Viewers

That was an 8 percent drop from last year. The show was broadcast on ABC, as it has been for decades, but also streamed live on Hulu, where there were glitches.
Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen

The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.
Julia Fox and Others Try Nearly Nude Looks at Oscars and Vanity Fair

Julia Fox followed up Bianca Censori’s much-discussed Grammys moment with a sheer dress at Vanity Fair’s party. Others joined her in the less-is-more approach.
After Scandals, ‘Emilia Pérez,’ Nominated for 13 Oscars, Won 2

The Spanish-language musical from Netflix saw its grand hopes fizzle after derisive social media posts from its star resurfaced.
Where to Stream the 2025 Oscar Winners, From ‘Anora’ to ‘Flow’

Most of the awarded films, including the winner of best picture, can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to catch up.
Adrien Brody’s Gum Toss Ahead of Best Actor Speech Gave Oscars a Memorable Moment

Adrien Brody had one of the strangest moments of this year’s Oscars. And it wasn’t his five-minute speech.
For Some Fans, Demi Moore’s Upset Loss for Best Actress Stung

Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but lost to Mikey Madison of “Anora.”
After ‘The Brutalist,’ a Few Predictions for the Next Big Architecture Movie

As “The Brutalist” heads into Oscar night with 10 nominations, Hollywood is clamoring for its next big architecture hit. Our illustrator has some ideas.
On the Ground at the Governors Ball 2025 Oscars Party

Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Kieran Culkin and other winners celebrated at the official Academy Awards after-party.