The Great Oscar Crafts Mutiny: The Inside Story of How the Academy Backed Down
The Academy seems to have a big fat bullseye on it this year. We look at the reasons why.
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‘What If He Fell?’ The Huge Risks of ‘Free Solo’ Mean Its Reward Could Be the Best Doc Oscar
Watching this gorgeous big-screen climbing feat is an E-ride for audiences — but it was really hair-raising for the filmmakers, not to mention the climber himself.
‘Roma’ or ‘Cold War’ For Best Foreign Language Oscar? Ranking the Nominees’ Chances
It could be the first-ever win for Mexico, but all five contenders have passionate supporters.
It’s Tarantino, Lee, and Deakins vs. the Academy for Oscars Decisions
A letter from Academy President John Bailey claims ‘misinformation’ is at root of the backlash. But how did we really get here?
Anonymous Oscar Ballot: A Documentarian Gives Best Picture and Director to ‘Roma’
This voter wonders if everyone sees the films, and if all Academy members are equipped to evaluate all the categories.
Academy Picks Four Categories to Present During Oscar Commercial Breaks, Will Stream the Show Online
The live online stream of the Oscars is a new evolution for the broadcast.
‘Roma’ and ‘The Favourite’ Get BAFTA Boosts Heading Into the Oscars
Many BAFTA winners will move on to the Oscars on February 24.
USC Scripter Award to ‘Leave No Trace’ Breaks Oscar Predicting Streak
The award for best adapted screenplay went to a film that was not Oscar-nominated this year, breaking an eight-year predictive streak.
Oscar Contender Bradley Cooper Debunks Nine Myths About ‘A Star Is Born’
Plus, watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes video tracking the transformations required of the film’s stars.
Who Will Win the Best Actress Oscar? History Says It’s Time for Glenn Close
The veteran star of “The Wife” is overdue for a win after seven nominations.
Oscar Nominees Luncheon: Producers Beg Future Winners to Keep It Short
As the Oscar producers try to change things up, it’s an oddly unsettling year.
Art Directors Guild Awards Spread the Love to ‘Black Panther,’ ‘The Favourite,’ and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Alienist,” “Glow,” and “Sesame Street” win for television.
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