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The people directing the Oscars

The people directing the Oscars
Board of governors to discuss Will Smith at emergency meeting following on-stage attack
29 Mar 2022
‘One million women may have missed mammograms during the pandemic’

‘One million women may have missed mammograms during the pandemic’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
29 Mar 2022
Will Smith and Chris Rock’s history: what led to the Oscars slap?

Will Smith and Chris Rock’s history: what led to the Oscars slap?
Exploring the possible factors behind Sunday night’s gasp-inducing event
28 Mar 2022
Oscar predictions: who will win on Sunday?

Oscar predictions: who will win on Sunday?
There are ten nominees for Best Picture this year in the hopes of broadening the Oscar talent pool
24 Mar 2022
Could the ‘muted’ Golden Globes spell trouble for awards season?

Could the ‘muted’ Golden Globes spell trouble for awards season?
The traditionally glitzy event was ‘dramatically pared down’, with no celebrities in attendance
12 Jan 2022
‘Britain has a potentate in place of a prime minister’

‘Britain has a potentate in place of a prime minister’
Your digest of the best columns, analysis and commentary from the British and international press
28 Apr 2021
Who were the big winners of the 93rd Academy Awards?

Who were the big winners of the 93rd Academy Awards?
Nine of the 20 acting nominations were awarded to people of colour at this historic but ‘sleepy’ ceremony
26 Apr 2021

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Five reasons why Parasite won at the Oscars

Five reasons why Parasite won at the Oscars
Bong Joon-ho’s comedy-thriller makes Academy Awards history by winning Best Picture
10 Feb 2020
Oscars 2020: who won what?

Oscars 2020: who won what?
Parasite makes history by becoming first non-English language film to take top gong
10 Feb 2020
Why everyone’s talking about Stephen King

Why everyone’s talking about Stephen King
Best-selling author criticised for Oscar diversity comments
15 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Isis is ‘very happy’ amid chaos in Iraq

Instant Opinion: Isis is ‘very happy’ amid chaos in Iraq
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 14 January
14 Jan 2020
The 29 most remade movies of all time

The 29 most remade movies of all time
Remakes appear to be all the rage as A Star Is Born racks up award nominations
13 Feb 2019
Why nobody wants to host the Oscars

Why nobody wants to host the Oscars
How the glitziest gig in Hollywood became a poisoned chalice
6 Feb 2019
Detainment: why Oscar-nominated doc has prompted outrage

Detainment: why Oscar-nominated doc has prompted outrage
Murdered toddler’s mother reveals her disgust at the film’s nomination
23 Jan 2019
Golden Globes 2019: five biggest surprises

Golden Globes 2019: five biggest surprises
A Star is Born fails to claim any awards in the major categories
7 Jan 2019
Kevin Hart steps down from role as Oscar host

Kevin Hart steps down from role as Oscar host
Actor and comedian used anti-gay slurs in series of messages posted before he hit the big time
7 Dec 2018
Why the Oscars is getting first new category in 17 years

Why the Oscars is getting first new category in 17 years
Critics slate Academy’s decision to add Popular Film award as ‘desperate ratings grab’
9 Aug 2018
Kobe Bryant wins an Oscar - but not everyone is happy

Kobe Bryant wins an Oscar - but not everyone is happy
Basketball icon’s Academy Award honour criticised as rape allegation resurfaces
5 Mar 2018
Oscars 2018: What is an inclusion rider?

Oscars 2018: What is an inclusion rider?
Three Bilboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri actor asked all female nominees in the audience to stand up during her speech
5 Mar 2018
Rachel Shenton uses sign language in Oscar acceptance speech

Rachel Shenton uses sign language in Oscar acceptance speech
Ex-Hollyoaks star won best live action short film for The Silent Child
5 Mar 2018
Oscars 2018: The Shape of Water takes the top prizes

Oscars 2018: The Shape of Water takes the top prizes
Gary Oldman and Frances McDormand among the other big winners at the 90th Academy Awards
5 Mar 2018
The right direction

The right direction
Film directors have always played an outsize role in Hollywood mythology
26 Feb 2018
Oscars 2018: favourites to win Best Picture Academy Award

Oscars 2018: favourites to win Best Picture Academy Award
Will a war epic outdo a social satire, or could a black comedy take the top prize?
26 Feb 2018
The Oscar winners of the future

The Oscar winners of the future
From augmented reality to interactive films, cinema is going high-tech
26 Feb 2018
Oscar favourite The Shape of Water in plagiarism row

Oscar favourite The Shape of Water in plagiarism row
Fantasy film follows janitor in secret lab who falls for a manlike sea creature
26 Jan 2018
PwC accountants 'banned' from Oscars after envelope fiasco

PwC accountants 'banned' from Oscars after envelope fiasco
Relationship between the Academy and PricewaterhouseCoopers remains 'under review' after infamous mix-up
2 Mar 2017
The best Oscars dresses ever

The best Oscars dresses ever
Thousands of actresses have walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards, but whose gowns will go down in history?
27 Feb 2017
The best and worst speeches in Oscars history

The best and worst speeches in Oscars history
From Tom Hanks's heartfelt tributes to Gwyneth Paltrow's unstoppable blubbing, here are some of the most memorable
23 Feb 2017
Moonlight: Can Barry Jenkins tale secure an Oscar?

Moonlight: Can Barry Jenkins tale secure an Oscar?
The highly acclaimed film has already won several awards, including a Golden Globe. But will it scoop the big one?
13 Jan 2017
Spotlight: gripping journalism procedural is Oscar favourite

Spotlight: gripping journalism procedural is Oscar favourite
'Skin-prickling' real life drama about a newspaper exposé of child abuse tops bookies' Oscar picks
5 Jan 2016
AMERICAN SNIPER: Five things the film gets wrong

AMERICAN SNIPER: Five things the film gets wrong
Clint Eastwood's film celebrates Navy Seal Chris Kyle, but it ignores some inconvenient truths. Does it matter?
25 Feb 2015
Oscars 2015: best and worst moments of the Academy Awards

Oscars 2015: best and worst moments of the Academy Awards
Sharon Stone's vagina, Lady Gaga's favourite things and 'racist' jokes made it a memorable night at the Oscars
23 Feb 2015
Oscar nominations 2015: can Brits win big at Academy Awards?

Oscar nominations 2015: can Brits win big at Academy Awards?
Theory of Everything and Imitation Game tipped for success at the Oscars, if they escape each other's shadow
15 Jan 2015