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Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Merle Oberon, a Hollywood Star With a Career-Ending Secret

Merle Oberon was the first Asian actress nominated for an Oscar in 1936, but she hid her South Asian identity to succeed.
Hollywood has a history of overlooking the achievements of pioneers like Merle Oberon, whose identity was obscured for acceptance.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Oscars 2025: Top moments from the night according to social media

The 97th Academy Awards featured memorable performances and Conan O'Brien's humorous hosting style, marking a significant evening in Oscars history.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Anora's Real-Life Fairytale: Five-Oscar Victory for Indie Film | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The 97th Academy Awards celebrated cinema with significant wins for 'Anora' and emotional tributes, showcasing the film industry’s evolution and talent.
Independent films
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Off-script speeches, surprise wins and spitting out gum: 9 colourful moments you might have missed from the Oscars last night

The 97th Academy Awards featured surprising winners and notable moments in the wake of a politically charged atmosphere.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What Demi Moore said to hide her disappointing Oscars loss

Demi Moore displayed a brave facade after losing the Best Actress Oscar, revealing the complex emotions behind Hollywood's competitive nature.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Merle Oberon, a Hollywood Star With a Career-Ending Secret

Merle Oberon was the first Asian actress nominated for an Oscar in 1936, but she hid her South Asian identity to succeed.
Hollywood has a history of overlooking the achievements of pioneers like Merle Oberon, whose identity was obscured for acceptance.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Oscars 2025: Top moments from the night according to social media

The 97th Academy Awards featured memorable performances and Conan O'Brien's humorous hosting style, marking a significant evening in Oscars history.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Anora's Real-Life Fairytale: Five-Oscar Victory for Indie Film | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The 97th Academy Awards celebrated cinema with significant wins for 'Anora' and emotional tributes, showcasing the film industry’s evolution and talent.
Independent films
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Off-script speeches, surprise wins and spitting out gum: 9 colourful moments you might have missed from the Oscars last night

The 97th Academy Awards featured surprising winners and notable moments in the wake of a politically charged atmosphere.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What Demi Moore said to hide her disappointing Oscars loss

Demi Moore displayed a brave facade after losing the Best Actress Oscar, revealing the complex emotions behind Hollywood's competitive nature.
more#hollywood
#film-industry
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

For Stars at the Oscars, a Night of Celebration and Selfies

The Oscars 2023 showcased not just awards but also heartfelt moments among stars, emphasizing camaraderie and joyous celebration.
Sean Baker made history at the Oscars by winning four awards, marking a significant achievement.
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Demi Moore congratulates Mikey Madison on Best Actress win after brutal Oscars 2025 defeat

Demi Moore praised Mikey Madison after losing the Best Actress Oscar, showcasing grace and support for fellow performers.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards

Sean Baker emphasizes the importance of cinema amid declining attendance and urges filmmakers to continue producing for the big screen.
Independent films
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Academy Members Were Never Required To Watch All Of The Oscar-Nominated Movies Before Voting

New rule mandates Academy members to view all nominated films to vote in the Oscars.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Oscars officially don't care if films use AI

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences now acknowledges generative AI in its Oscars rules, stating its use does not inherently harm nominating chances.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

For Stars at the Oscars, a Night of Celebration and Selfies

The Oscars 2023 showcased not just awards but also heartfelt moments among stars, emphasizing camaraderie and joyous celebration.
Sean Baker made history at the Oscars by winning four awards, marking a significant achievement.
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Demi Moore congratulates Mikey Madison on Best Actress win after brutal Oscars 2025 defeat

Demi Moore praised Mikey Madison after losing the Best Actress Oscar, showcasing grace and support for fellow performers.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards

Sean Baker emphasizes the importance of cinema amid declining attendance and urges filmmakers to continue producing for the big screen.
Independent films
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Academy Members Were Never Required To Watch All Of The Oscar-Nominated Movies Before Voting

New rule mandates Academy members to view all nominated films to vote in the Oscars.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Oscars officially don't care if films use AI

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences now acknowledges generative AI in its Oscars rules, stating its use does not inherently harm nominating chances.
more#film-industry
#oscars-2026
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

Sorry Academy Members, But You Can't Skip Three-Hour Movies Anymore

Academy members must now watch every nominated film in a category to vote, starting with the 2026 Oscars.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

Sorry Academy Members, But You Can't Skip Three-Hour Movies Anymore

Academy members must now watch every nominated film in a category to vote, starting with the 2026 Oscars.
more#oscars-2026
#mikey-madison
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

'Anora,' with Brighton Beach as its setting, wins Best Picture at 97th Academy Awards

"Anora" won five Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, sparking discussions about the academy's evolving preferences.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Anora is nothing new Hollywood has always been obsessed with sex workers

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won five Oscars, showcasing a nuanced portrayal of a sex worker in a humorous yet heartwarming narrative.
Film
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Oscars Viewers See The Substance Parallels in Demi Moore's Academy Award Fate

Demi Moore's loss at the Oscars highlights themes from her acclaimed role in 'The Substance' and sparks discussions on ageism in Hollywood.
Film
fromtime.com
2 months ago

See Where Mikey Madison Fits in the List of Youngest Academy Award-Winning Actors

Mikey Madison, at 25, became a Best Actress Oscar winner, joining a select group of actors under 30 to achieve this notable accolade.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Film

Here's what Demi Moore said after Oscars 2025 loss to Mikey Madison

Demi Moore expressed a disappointed reaction upon losing the Best Actress Oscar, stating 'nice' to the winner Mikey Madison.
fromPage Six
2 weeks ago
Film

Demi Moore details how she really feels about losing the Oscar to Mikey Madison

Demi Moore had an intuitive feeling that Mikey Madison would win the Oscar for Best Actress moments before the announcement.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

'Anora,' with Brighton Beach as its setting, wins Best Picture at 97th Academy Awards

"Anora" won five Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, sparking discussions about the academy's evolving preferences.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Anora is nothing new Hollywood has always been obsessed with sex workers

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won five Oscars, showcasing a nuanced portrayal of a sex worker in a humorous yet heartwarming narrative.
Film
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Oscars Viewers See The Substance Parallels in Demi Moore's Academy Award Fate

Demi Moore's loss at the Oscars highlights themes from her acclaimed role in 'The Substance' and sparks discussions on ageism in Hollywood.
Film
fromtime.com
2 months ago

See Where Mikey Madison Fits in the List of Youngest Academy Award-Winning Actors

Mikey Madison, at 25, became a Best Actress Oscar winner, joining a select group of actors under 30 to achieve this notable accolade.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Film

Here's what Demi Moore said after Oscars 2025 loss to Mikey Madison

Demi Moore expressed a disappointed reaction upon losing the Best Actress Oscar, stating 'nice' to the winner Mikey Madison.
fromPage Six
2 weeks ago
Film

Demi Moore details how she really feels about losing the Oscar to Mikey Madison

Demi Moore had an intuitive feeling that Mikey Madison would win the Oscar for Best Actress moments before the announcement.
more#mikey-madison
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Film

Michelle Williams gets candid on 'Brokeback Mountain' losing best picture at the Oscars

Michelle Williams reflects on the enduring impact of 'Brokeback Mountain' and the surprise loss to 'Crash' at the 2006 Oscars.
#oscars
Film
fromDefector
2 months ago

Society Can't Quit The Oscars | Defector

The Academy Awards remain a blend of theatricality and earnest celebration, lacking a true reflection of the cinematic landscape.
Film
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Demi Moore deserved an Oscar, but it's no surprise she didn't win

The Academy often favors non-supernatural horror movies, resulting in a lack of recognition for films like The Substance.
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien to Host the Oscars Next Year, Too

Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars again after a successful debut, marking one of the earliest renewals for an Oscar host.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Halle Berry says Oscars not designed for black female actors so we have to stop coveting them'

Halle Berry believes her Oscar win was an anomaly and urges black actresses to seek recognition beyond Academy Awards.
Film
fromDefector
2 months ago

Society Can't Quit The Oscars | Defector

The Academy Awards remain a blend of theatricality and earnest celebration, lacking a true reflection of the cinematic landscape.
Film
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Demi Moore deserved an Oscar, but it's no surprise she didn't win

The Academy often favors non-supernatural horror movies, resulting in a lack of recognition for films like The Substance.
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien to Host the Oscars Next Year, Too

Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars again after a successful debut, marking one of the earliest renewals for an Oscar host.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Halle Berry says Oscars not designed for black female actors so we have to stop coveting them'

Halle Berry believes her Oscar win was an anomaly and urges black actresses to seek recognition beyond Academy Awards.
more#oscars
#hamdan-ballal
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Academy apologizes for not adequately supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director

The Academy apologized for its inadequate support of filmmaker Hamdan Ballal following his mistreatment by Israeli forces.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Academy Apologizes to No Other Land Director Hamdan Ballal

The Academy of Motion Pictures apologized for not naming Hamdan Ballal in their initial statement responding to violence against him.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Independent films

Over 600 Oscars Voters Sign Letter Criticizing Academy Silence on Hamdan Ballal

Over 600 Academy members criticize the organization's lack of support for filmmaker Hamdan Ballal after his arrest in Israel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Academy board to meet as response to No Other Land director's arrest decried

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences faces backlash for its inadequate response to the arrest of Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Academy apologizes for not adequately supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director

The Academy apologized for its inadequate support of filmmaker Hamdan Ballal following his mistreatment by Israeli forces.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Academy Apologizes to No Other Land Director Hamdan Ballal

The Academy of Motion Pictures apologized for not naming Hamdan Ballal in their initial statement responding to violence against him.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Independent films

Over 600 Oscars Voters Sign Letter Criticizing Academy Silence on Hamdan Ballal

Over 600 Academy members criticize the organization's lack of support for filmmaker Hamdan Ballal after his arrest in Israel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Academy board to meet as response to No Other Land director's arrest decried

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences faces backlash for its inadequate response to the arrest of Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal.
more#hamdan-ballal
#history
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
World news

Today in History: March 23, Titanic' wins record-tying 11 Academy Awards

March 23 has witnessed significant historical events, including the Oscars triumph of Titanic and Patrick Henry's famous liberty speech.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US politics

Today in History: March 19, televangelist Jim Bakker resigns in wake of scandal

March 19 is a significant date, marked by pivotal historical events including Bakker's resignation and the legalization of gambling in Nevada.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
World news

Today in History: March 23, Titanic' wins record-tying 11 Academy Awards

March 23 has witnessed significant historical events, including the Oscars triumph of Titanic and Patrick Henry's famous liberty speech.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US politics

Today in History: March 19, televangelist Jim Bakker resigns in wake of scandal

March 19 is a significant date, marked by pivotal historical events including Bakker's resignation and the legalization of gambling in Nevada.
more#history
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Data science

How Future Narratives Improve ChatGPT's Oscars Predictions | HackerNoon

GPT-4's predictive accuracy is enhanced by providing contextual narratives during prompting.
#economic-forecasting
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Conjecture on ChatGPT-4's Predictive Abilities in Narrative Form | HackerNoon

ChatGPT-4 demonstrates improved predictive accuracy with narrative prompts over direct predictions.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Conjecture on ChatGPT-4's Predictive Abilities in Narrative Form | HackerNoon

ChatGPT-4 demonstrates improved predictive accuracy with narrative prompts over direct predictions.
more#economic-forecasting
#adrien-brody
Film
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Adrien Brody drew on his family's immigration story for his role in 'The Brutalist'

'The Brutalist' illustrates the complexities of the American dream through a refugee's journey, represented by Adrien Brody's character.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Adrien Brody's reputation wasn't the greatest' ahead of abominable' Oscars speech: experts

Adrien Brody's Oscar speech, despite winning, was criticized for its length and perceived arrogance.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Film

Here's What People Are Saying About Adrien Brody's Suuuuper Long Oscars Acceptance Speech

Adrien won Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist, demonstrating his lasting impact in film.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Adrien Brody drew on his family's immigration story for his role in 'The Brutalist'

'The Brutalist' illustrates the complexities of the American dream through a refugee's journey, represented by Adrien Brody's character.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Adrien Brody's reputation wasn't the greatest' ahead of abominable' Oscars speech: experts

Adrien Brody's Oscar speech, despite winning, was criticized for its length and perceived arrogance.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Here's What People Are Saying About Adrien Brody's Suuuuper Long Oscars Acceptance Speech

Adrien won Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist, demonstrating his lasting impact in film.
more#adrien-brody
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US news

Best of the Babylon Bee: Trump changes Zelensky's Netflix password and more hilarious headlines

This article humorously summarizes absurd satirical commentary on current events from the Babylon Bee.
#fashion
SF parents
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Coco Gauff surprised at being noticed by Samuel L. Jackson at Oscars before Indian Wells

Coco Gauff experienced the glam of the Academy Awards, embracing a new world alongside her usual tennis preparation routine.
NYC LGBT
fromWhoWhatWear
2 months ago

We Were Right-The Oscars Just Confirmed This Pretty Colour Will Rule Spring

The Academy Awards highlight sartorial excellence with a resurgence of pale pink as the color trend, led by stars like Ariana Grande.
SF parents
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Coco Gauff surprised at being noticed by Samuel L. Jackson at Oscars before Indian Wells

Coco Gauff experienced the glam of the Academy Awards, embracing a new world alongside her usual tennis preparation routine.
NYC LGBT
fromWhoWhatWear
2 months ago

We Were Right-The Oscars Just Confirmed This Pretty Colour Will Rule Spring

The Academy Awards highlight sartorial excellence with a resurgence of pale pink as the color trend, led by stars like Ariana Grande.
more#fashion
#sean-baker
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Night of surprises at the Oscars as Anora' sweeps five awards in a long and apolitical gala

The 97th Academy Awards featured surprising wins, particularly for the film 'Anora', which took home five Oscars including Best Picture.
Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

Sex Worker Cinderella Story 'Anora' Wins Big at the Oscars | KQED

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won best picture at the Oscars, highlighting a return to theatrical releases amid industry changes.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Anora has swept the Oscars. I can't help feeling that shouldn't have happened | Catherine Shoard

Sean Baker's 'Anora' received critical acclaim but faced skepticism regarding its Oscars wins due to perceived weaknesses in storytelling and thematic execution.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Sean Baker's Historic Editing Win Is Rare, but Not Unprecedented for True 'Total' Auteurs

Sean Baker made Oscar history by winning four Academy Awards for 'Anora', focusing on auteur-driven filmmaking.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Night of surprises at the Oscars as Anora' sweeps five awards in a long and apolitical gala

The 97th Academy Awards featured surprising wins, particularly for the film 'Anora', which took home five Oscars including Best Picture.
Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

Sex Worker Cinderella Story 'Anora' Wins Big at the Oscars | KQED

Sean Baker's 'Anora' won best picture at the Oscars, highlighting a return to theatrical releases amid industry changes.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Anora has swept the Oscars. I can't help feeling that shouldn't have happened | Catherine Shoard

Sean Baker's 'Anora' received critical acclaim but faced skepticism regarding its Oscars wins due to perceived weaknesses in storytelling and thematic execution.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Sean Baker's Historic Editing Win Is Rare, but Not Unprecedented for True 'Total' Auteurs

Sean Baker made Oscar history by winning four Academy Awards for 'Anora', focusing on auteur-driven filmmaking.
more#sean-baker
#oscars-2025
Independent films
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Oscar Best Picture Winners Are Getting SmallerAnd That's a Good Thing

The Oscars have evolved to celebrate smaller, independent films, signaling a shift in viewer and Academy values.
Humor
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Oscars 2025: Conan O'Brien's joke about Cillian Murphy was one of the best of the night but the comic had a few wobbles as first-time host

Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars for the first time, showcasing both his humor and the challenges of live event hosting.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Karla Sofia Gascon gives it right back to Conan O'Brien after his Oscars 2025 joke

Karla Sofía Gascón embraced her nomination and addressed recent controversies with humor after attending the 2025 Oscars.
Independent films
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Oscar Best Picture Winners Are Getting SmallerAnd That's a Good Thing

The Oscars have evolved to celebrate smaller, independent films, signaling a shift in viewer and Academy values.
Humor
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Oscars 2025: Conan O'Brien's joke about Cillian Murphy was one of the best of the night but the comic had a few wobbles as first-time host

Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars for the first time, showcasing both his humor and the challenges of live event hosting.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Karla Sofia Gascon gives it right back to Conan O'Brien after his Oscars 2025 joke

Karla Sofía Gascón embraced her nomination and addressed recent controversies with humor after attending the 2025 Oscars.
more#oscars-2025
NYC music
fromBustle
2 months ago

The Hidden Meaning Behind Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' Oscars Performance

The performance by Grande and Erivo at the Oscars celebrated legacy and resilience, resonating emotionally with themes of hope and remembrance.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

And the loser is politics: why was this year's Oscars so reluctant?

This year's Oscars evoked nostalgia for a politically charged past, contrasting current complacency with activism during earlier contentious eras.
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

39 Years Later, An Underrated Horror Subgenre Just Got A Major Revival At The Oscars

The Academy Awards is gradually recognizing genre films, particularly horror, exemplified by the success of The Substance with multiple nominations.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Why Gene Hackman, but not Michelle Trachtenberg, made cut for Oscars In Memoriam

The In Memoriam segment at the Academy Awards faced controversy after high-profile celebrity omissions and unexpected deaths.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This songwriter has one of the longest losing streaks in Oscar history. Here are her 16 Oscar-nominated songs.

Diane Warren has the longest losing streak in Oscar history with 16 consecutive losses for best original song.
Film
fromVulture
4 years ago

The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars

The Academy Awards reflect the evolving history of film and its societal values.
#anora
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards

Anora dominated the 97th Academy Awards, winning five Oscars including Best Picture, while No Other Land received attention for its powerful message about Palestinian rights.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards

Anora dominated the 97th Academy Awards, winning five Oscars including Best Picture, while No Other Land received attention for its powerful message about Palestinian rights.
more#anora
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

3.9-magnitude quake rattles Hollywood on Oscars night, seismologists say. 'Scary'

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake shook near North Hollywood during the Academy Awards night, felt by nearly 10,000 people across Southern California.
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Bathrobe-clad Demi Moore indulges in 2 huge bowls of French fries after brutal Oscars 2025 loss

Demi Moore graciously handled her Oscar loss by enjoying time with family and indulging in snacks.
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