Academy Awards
Culture
what the academy awarding oscars during commercial breaks means for the future of film
The decision to award Oscars for Editing, Cinematography, Makeup/Hair and Live Action Short outside of the annual show's broadcast overlooks behind the scenes innovators and artists.
Christina Newland
4 days ago
Culture
lady gaga’s 'a star is born' will go all the way to oscars glory
In his retelling of the 81 year old story, first-time director Bradley Cooper has achieved everything that the movie business should be: pure, unadulterated escapism.
Matthew Whitehouse
10.2.18
Film
the oscars has already canceled that ‘popular’ category
Apparently the idea "merits further study."
Hannah Ongley
9.6.18
Film
this year’s oscar nominations have been announced!
'La La Land' leads the pack with a record 14 nominations; 'Moonlight' and 'Arrival' score eight a piece.
Lynette Nylander
1.24.17
Film
how chris rock dealt with #oscarssowhite
The comedian didn’t let the Academy off the hook for its lack of diversity in his masterful presentation of the 88th Awards.
Nick Levine
2.29.16
News
what happened at the academy awards
Celebrities spoke out positively — on the red carpet and on stage — about #oscarssowhite and improving diversity in Hollywood.
Laura Vogel
2.29.16
News
lupita nyong'o and trevor noah on confronting racism in the entertainment industry
On the morning of the 2016 Oscars broadcast, 'The New York Times' featured the pair in a conversation about the lack of diversity in Hollywood, Broadway, TV, and beyond.
Laura Vogel
2.28.16
News
fighting the power at the academy awards: a video history
These powerful Academy Awards speeches have called for social justice.
Laura Vogel
2.27.16
Film
our fantasy oscar winners (no straight white men included)
As this year’s Oscars ignores the strong racial, sexual and gender diversity at the cinema, we decided to pick our own winners.
Colin Crummy
2.26.16
Film
women are most likely to win oscars for playing wives, widows, and heiresses
A new report explores the occupations of every Best Actor and Actress-winning character. The results? Predictably sexist.
Emily Manning
2.24.16
Film
will the oscar diversity changes actually work?
On Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced sweeping changes in order to increase diversity among its voting members. We explore those changes, and what they actually mean when it comes to diversity in Hollywood.
Emily Manning
1.25.16
News
oscars: and the nominees are…
There are few curveballs in the nominations, which include Boyhood, Foxcatcher, The Theory of Everything and The Imitation Game.
Stuart Brumfitt
1.15.15
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