Could ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Win Best Picture?
Being a war movie in the Oscar race has its pros and cons.
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A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier
Claire Gibault has spent a lifetime fighting sexism and forging a path in a male-dominated profession. Her next targets: pay gaps and age discrimination.
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Two Histories of the Scandal-Soaked Academy Awards
On the eve of Hollywood’s big, if diminished, night, two deeply researched books dig into the scandal-soaked history of the Academy Awards.
Watch Cate Blanchett Break Down in ‘Tár’
The writer and director Todd Field narrates an emotional moment from his film, which stars Cate Blanchett and is nominated for six Oscars.