‘The 2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films’ Review: Bite-Size Global Tales
This year’s selections include a film about the disappearance of a sibling and one about the appearance of 100,000 walruses.
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Hugh Hudson, Director of ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 86
His first film — about two runners, one Christian, one Jewish, who compete at the 1924 Summer Olympics — won four Oscars, including for best picture.
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2023 Oscar Nominees Luncheon: Tom Cruise’s Arrival Cause a Stir
The “Top Gun: Maverick” star and producer is mobbed as Austin Butler, Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan and others angle to chat with him.
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How the Oscars and Grammys Thrive on the Lie of Meritocracy
Despite all the markers of excellence, contenders like Danielle Deadwyler, Viola Davis and Beyoncé weren’t recognized for the highest honors. Niche awards don’t suffice.