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Will the Oscars Make Room for ‘Difficult’ Women for 2026’s Best Actress Category?

Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence and Amanda Seyfried give great performances as women who buck convention. But some voters prize ‘likability’ above all else.

Oscar Shortlists: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Wicked: for Good’ Lead

The lineups, which Oscar voters will choose from next month, include the new casting category, which was largely a dress rehearsal for best picture.

Ryan Coogler on ‘Sinners,’ Chadwick Boseman and Why He Declined to Join the Academy

The director on what he’s thinking of post-“Sinners,” how the loss of Chadwick Boseman affected him and why he turned down the invitation to join…

Golden Globes 2026 Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Misses a Major Nomination

Though its stars are up for acting prizes, the film is not in the running for best musical or comedy, only for box office achievement.

Which Films Could Be Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?

“One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are almost certain to be nominated. After that, it’s anyone’s guess.

Tom Cruise Accepts an Honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards

The star was feted along with Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and the production designer Wynn Thomas at a show that has become an awards campaign…

Colin Farrell and Edward Berger on ‘Ballad of a Small Player’

The actor was so fearful of the role, he thought about not getting on a plane to the Macau set. But it was a passion…

Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino on ‘After the Hunt’ and Ambiguity

The film touches on #MeToo and cancel culture, but the star and director wanted audiences to make up their own minds.

Daniel Day-Lewis Gets Candid About His Return From Retirement

Yes, he did announce (against the advice of family and friends) he was quitting. But it was never about acting, and working with his son…

With ‘Christy,’ Can Sydney Sweeney Rebrand as a Serious Actress?

The biopic about a pioneering female boxer has sparked Oscar chatter. But voters must forget a distracting year of cultural flash points.