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The triumph of Oppenheimer' gives new life to the long romance between Hollywood and biopics

Oppenheimer's Oscars win restored order to Hollywood

Renewed interest in biopics in the film industry [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Hundreds of protesters rally in Hollywood ahead of Oscar ceremony calling for a cease-fire in Gaza

Protesters call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war at Oscars venue

Tight security measures for Oscars ceremony in Hollywood [ more ]

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LA food

Oscars: Margot Robbie leads night of stars at Chanel pre-Oscar dinner | amNewYork

The night before Oscars is bustling in Hollywood with stars attending pre-Oscar events.

Chanel and Charles Finch's pre-Oscar dinner attracts a star-studded guest list. [ more ]

Independent

The secret to Oppenheimer's success? It makes American liberals feel better

Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' won seven Oscars.

Critics describe the film as overly long and showcasing Hollywood complacency. [ more ]

Mail Online

AI ranks movies created by Oscar winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' received seven Oscars.

'Insomnia' is considered a solid entry in Christopher Nolan's filmography. [ more ]

Independent.ie

'Dedicated to the peacemakers' - Cillian Murphy wins best actor Oscar for Oppenheimer

Robert Downey Jr. wins first Oscar for best supporting actor

Ukraine's '20 Days in Mariupol' wins first ever Oscar for best documentary [ more ]

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It was an Oscars night with a British accent and no real upsets | Peter Bradshaw

British dominance at Oscars

Christopher Nolan's success with 'Oppenheimer' [ more ]

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best-picture

Consequence

Every Oscar Best Picture Winner Ranked: From Argo to The Life of Emile Zola

The Oscars have a long history that impacts the film industry.

Winning Best Picture impacts a film's legacy. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

I love these delightful 2024 Oscar nominee illustrations

Olly Gibbs creates stylish Oscars-themed illustrations

His designs reference Best Picture nominees with playful creativity. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Oscars 2024 Best Picture Nominations: See the Full List

Three films, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Poor Things, are nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars.

The category includes three films directed by women for the first time. [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

Vanessa Hudgens' Oscars Pregnancy Glow Was Accentuated With This $35 Product

Vanessa Hudgens surprised with baby bump at the Oscars red carpet.

Celebrity makeup artist used $35 skincare-makeup hybrid for Hudgens' glowing look. [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

Jennifer Lawrence Wore a Bridgerton-Worthy Wedding Dress to the Oscars After-Party

Fashion highlights from award season events like Golden Globes, Emmys, Critics Choice, SAG, and Oscars.

Oscars after-parties showcased stunning fashion looks, with Jennifer Lawrence donning a vintage bridal-esque gown from Givenchy F/W 96. [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

Margot Robbie Just Went Pantsless at the Oscars After-Party

Fashion hits at the 96th Oscars red carpet and after-parties

Margot Robbie's stunning Mugler S/S 96 look [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

All the Oscars After-Party Looks That Won Us Over in 2024

Red carpet at Oscars after-parties featured daring fashion trends

Celebrities wore standout outfits from various designers. [ more ]

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WhoWhatWearUK

Sydney Sweeney Just Wore Angelina Jolie's 2004 Dress to the Oscars After-Parties

Sydney Sweeney wore a Marc Bouwer dress previously worn by Angelina Jolie in 2004, showcasing the timeless style of the design.

Sweeney paid homage to Jolie's original look by styling her outfit similarly, displaying appreciation for Jolie's fashion sense. [ more ]

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Vintage hunters busy as A-listers look to fashion's archives for Oscars night

Growing demand for vintage designer pieces among celebrities for major events like the Oscars.

Collaborative efforts between vintage hunters and stylists to create future viral looks for celebrities. [ more ]

Who What Wear

Our Editors Share Their Favorite Looks From the 2024 Award Season So Far

Fashion highlights from the 2024 award season with standout looks from stars like Hunter Schafer and Rosamund Pike.

Kat Collings and Erin Fitzpatrick discuss their favorite looks from the Golden Globes and predict what stars will wear to the Oscars. [ more ]

The Atlantic

How to Pick an Oscar Winner

The Best Picture winner at the Oscars is often a reflection of making Hollywood feel good about itself.

Sometimes, not watching the movies may actually help predict the Best Picture winner. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

'Alpha female' actresses nominated, front and center at Oscars 2024

Recognition of powerful women in top-nominated movies at Oscars.

Focus on strong female leads and their impact on storytelling. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

What Hollywood streets are closing for the Oscars and when?

Preparations for the Oscars ceremony involve extensive street and sidewalk closures in Hollywood.

Closures begin weeks before the event, gradually intensifying as the ceremony draws near. [ more ]

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Oppenheimer' Wins Seven Prizes, Including Best Picture, at the British Academy Film Awards

Oppenheimer dominated the British Academy Film Awards with seven wins, positioning itself as an Oscars front-runner.

Gothic fantasia Poor Things and Holocaust drama The Zone of Interest also received multiple awards at BAFTA. [ more ]

The Ringer

The Winners and Losers of the 2024 Oscar Nominations

Oppenheimer dominates with 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Leonardo DiCaprio is surprisingly snubbed for a nomination for Best Actor. [ more ]

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Books

Variety

Books

London Book Fair Attracts Hollywood Producers and Execs as Adaptation Craze Continues: 'IP Supercharges the Conversation'

Five out of the 10 best picture nominees at the Oscars were based on books.

The London Book Fair is becoming crucial for the film and television industry looking for new projects. [ more ]

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Books

In Conversation: ND Stevenson and Sara Varon

Two graphic novels, Nimona and Robot Dreams, have film adaptations nominated for Oscars in the Animated Feature category.

The authors, ND Stevenson and Sara Varon, discuss the surprises and journeys of their books becoming movies. [ more ]

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Television

Jimmy Kimmel Explains His Run-In (Sort of) With Trump at the Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel hilariously responds to Donald Trump criticism post-Oscars.

'Oppenheimer' wins big at the Oscars with John Cena also in the limelight. [ more ]

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Television

How to Watch the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2024: Date, Time and Streaming

Netflix will stream the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, making it accessible to a broader audience.

The SAG Awards can influence the Oscars, as many past winners have also won an Oscar. [ more ]

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Television

Grammy Audience Jumps to 16.9 Million

The Grammy Awards saw a 34% increase in viewership from last year's ceremony, with 16.9 million viewers.

Viewers are returning to live award shows after a period of slumping ratings. [ more ]

GameSpot

Here Are All The 2024 Oscar Winners (Plus Naked John Cena)

Oppenheimer was the big winner at the 96th Academy Awards, earning seven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director.

John Cena appeared mostly naked on stage to present an award, highlighting Poor Things' win for Best Costume Design. [ more ]

IndieWire

Oscars Review: Great Winners - and a Greater Gosling - Sustain a Show Out of Step with Itself

John Mulaney's one-minute recap of 'Field of Dreams' at the Oscars was unexpected and well-received by the audience.

The humorous recap of 'Field of Dreams' showcased Mulaney's comedic talent and storytelling skills. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

'The Zone of Interest' director condemns war in Gaza as he accepts Oscar for best international film

The Zone of Interest won the Academy Award for best international film

The film explores dehumanization and its consequences, drawing parallels to current conflicts in the world. [ more ]

The Atlantic

'Our Film Shows Where Dehumanization Leads'

The Oscars have seen politically charged speeches in the past, like Michael Moore's critique of President George W. Bush in 2003.

Director Jonathan Glazer took the opportunity during his Oscar acceptance speech to highlight the Israel-Hamas conflict. [ more ]

The Verge

Oscars 2024 winners: Oppenheimer and Christopher Nolan lead the way

The Academy Awards ceremony was filled with surprises and unexpected wins.

Various films and individuals received multiple awards and delivered powerful speeches during the Oscars ceremony. [ more ]

IndieWire

Les Blank's 'Burden of Dreams' Sees Werner Herzog Try to Push a 320-Ton Ship Up a Hill in the Jungle

American documentaries receiving international recognition at Oscars.

Diverse international nominations for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Ryan Gosling, a drum circle and the rest of the Oscars 2024 original song performances, ranked

Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell won their second Oscar for 'What Was I Made For?'

The siblings are the youngest to win two Oscars and the first since James Horner and Will Jennings to win the song Oscar and a Grammy. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Did Emma Stone use Taylor Swift lyrics to describe love for daughter in Oscars speech?

Emma Stone quoted Taylor Swift in her Oscars acceptance speech, mentioning her daughter for the first time.

Stone expressed her love for her husband Dave McCary and discussed motherhood during her emotional speech at the Oscars. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

The Oscars Are About to Make a Grave Mistake

Prognosticators heavily favor Billie Eilish's song 'What Was I Made For?' for the Oscar win.

Historically, the Best Song category at the Oscars tends to favor emotional ballads over fun, upbeat songs. [ more ]

Vulture

Diane Warren's Oscar-Losing Songs, Ranked

Diane Warren is a prolific songwriter with numerous Oscar nominations but no wins.

Warren's iconic love ballads defined the '90s and showcase her theatricality and understanding of the human condition. [ more ]

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10 Great Oscar Winners for Best Original Song

The 96th Academy Awards are this Sunday, with the best original song category being highly anticipated.

Billie Eilish is a strong contender for a second Oscar win with her song 'What Was I Made For?' from the movie 'Barbie'. [ more ]

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The 2024 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked

Diane Warren receives a record-breaking seventh consecutive Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

The field of Best Original Song Oscar nominees for this year includes a range of diverse and compelling songs. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF real estate

From Cher's Marvelous Malibu Mansion to J. Lo's L.A. Lair-These Celebs Deserve Oscars for the Best in Real Estate

Celebrity real estate highlighted before the Oscars.

Properties with extravagant features showcased. [ more ]

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Oscars 2024: the red carpet in pictures

Leather can be malleable and statement dresses are fitting for the Oscars.

Celebrities showcased a mix of traditional and modern styles at the Oscars. [ more ]

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19 Looks That Did the Most at the Oscars

Red carpet fashion at the Oscars featured elegant, political, and nostalgic attire.

Sparkling brooches and calls for peace in Gaza were prominent accessories at the event. [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

7 Straight-Off-the-Runway Dresses I'm Dying to See at the 2024 Oscars

Fashion month coincides with the Oscars

Top predictions for Oscar dresses from recent runway shows [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

L.A. Times wins first Oscar for 'The Last Repair Shop,' about LAUSD music program

The Last Repair Shop won an Oscar in the documentary short category.

The film focuses on unsung craftspeople maintaining musical instruments for Los Angeles students. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A school bus, donated dresses, Alicia Keys' hairstylist: Two LAUSD students go to Oscars

High school students at Los Angeles Unified School District are preparing for the Oscars.

Nominated film 'The Last Repair Shop' features students repairing musical instruments. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

Godzilla Minus One could make Oscar's history for Best VFX

Small budgets can lead to big wins in the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars.

Mix of newcomers and veterans make up the nominees, with potential for fresh faces to make history. [ more ]

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US news

From rogue flooring to lactating worms, this news quiz is weird

Preparatory week for Oscars

Upcoming political primaries quiz [ more ]

IndieWire

Anonymous Oscar Ballot: Casting Director Adores 'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie,' and 'I'm Just Ken'

Casting directors now recognized with an Academy Award. Longtime endeavor initiated by Mike Fenton and David Rubin.

Actors Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, Jeffrey Wright praised for career-level work in diverse roles. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Announces New Activations for the 96th Academy Awards

TikTok partners with Oscars for in-app activations

Oscars Search Hub offers latest updates and engagement opportunities [ more ]

Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Announces New Activations for the 96th Academy Awards

TikTok partners with Oscars for activations

Oscars Search Hub for film-related interactions [ more ]

Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Announces New Activations fot the 96th Oscars Ceremony

TikTok partners with Academy for Oscars activations

Introducing Oscars Search Hub on TikTok [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

Why this Lily Gladstone fan won't see 'Killers of the Flower Moon' - Harvard Gazette

Context on Lily Gladstone's historic Oscar nomination

Native filmmaker Sky Hopinka's decision not to watch 'Killers of the Flower Moon' due to its depiction of violence [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Films, people with most Oscar wins, actors with most nominations: See the lists

'Oppenheimer' leads the 2024 Oscar nominations with 13 nods.

Walt Disney holds the record for the most Academy Award wins by a person, with 26 awards. [ more ]

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Silence of the glams: How the Oscars (usually) snubs horror movies

Horror movies are often undervalued during awards season.

Silence of the Lambs was the only horror movie to win the Best Picture Oscar. [ more ]

IndieWire

Wes Anderson on Why He Loves Making Shorts: They Set Him Free

Wes Anderson's short film "The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar" is an Oscar frontrunner and highest-rated live-action short of 2023 on Letterboxd.

Netflix provided the budget for Anderson's short film, and he may produce more if they request. [ more ]

IndieWire

The 25 Best Black Films of the 21st Century: 'Black Panther,' 'Love and Basketball,' 'Moonlight,' and More

Recognition of Black voices in cinema is a recent development with room for growth. Black female directors lack recognition at the Oscars. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Oscars 2024: Potential historic moments to watch for at the 96th Academy Awards

Lily Gladstone could be the first Native American woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars.

'Oppenheimer' could potentially break the record for the most Oscar wins by a single film. [ more ]

VG247

You can now watch Netflix's Oscar nominee free on YouTube, but not for long

Nimona released for free on YouTube by Netflix

Limited time availability on YouTube until February 26 [ more ]

New York Post

Oscar-nominated Holocaust film 'Zone of Interest' will screen at Auschwitz

"The Zone of Interest" will have its Polish premiere at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where parts of the film were shot.

The film is about the Nazi officer and commandant of Auschwitz, juxtaposing his home life with the horrors of the Holocaust. [ more ]

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Injustice before Barbie': When the Oscars' conservative heffalumps' shunned Brokeback Mountain'

The Oscars' relevance has declined with declining viewership, but controversies still arise around the nominations.

The exclusion of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie from nominations for their roles in Barbie sparked criticism and support. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Oscar Viewing and Dishing Together - San Francisco Bay Times

You can watch the Oscar telecast at the Art Deco Orinda Theatre for $100 (VIP) or $60 (regular).

Other film festivals and events are also happening, including the Mostly British Film Festival and Black History Month event at the Orinda Theatre. [ more ]

Frenchly

Le Cine: No Oscar Nod for The Taste of Things, But a Whole Lot of Love - Frenchly

France's selection of The Taste of Things for Best International Film at the Oscars surprised many in the cinematic world.

Anatomy of a Fall, another French film, was expected to be selected and was deemed a frontrunner after winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes. [ more ]

IndieWire

The Oscar Race Is Far from Over, as 'The Zone of Interest' Starts to Surge

Holocaust movies have a history of winning Oscars

'The Zone of Interest' is this season's most decorated Holocaust film [ more ]

Independent.ie

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' Oscar snub just proves the movie's entire point

The film 'Barbie' received eight nominations at the Oscars, including Best Picture, but Greta Gerwig was not nominated for Best Director.

Many people are disappointed and frustrated by Gerwig's omission, considering her talent and the success of the film at the box office. [ more ]

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The Oscars got it seriously wrong by snubbing All of Us Strangers. This is why

The film 'All of Us Strangers' has been omitted from the 2024 Oscars nominations, leading to disappointment and frustration from fans.

The film has received critical acclaim and high ratings, but did not receive a single nomination at the Oscars. [ more ]

IndieWire

2024 Oscars: Best Documentary Short Predictions

Directors nominated for Best Documentary Short at the 2024 Oscars have had a busy year. [ more ]

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Palme d'Or winner 'Anatomy of Fall' earns Oscars revenge after French snub

France's film 'Anatomy of a Fall' received several Oscar nominations after being snubbed by the country's selection committee

The film, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, was put in the running for five awards, including Best Picture [ more ]

New York Post

'Barbie' bust: Why Dua Lipa's 'Dance the Night' failed to swing an Oscar nomination

Dua Lipa's song 'Dance the Night' was not nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars, despite its success and previous nominations.

The song was not even submitted for consideration because only two songs from the same movie can be submitted for the category. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Now That the Oscar Nominations Are in, Here's What Deserves to Win

The Oscars included some unconventional and audacious films among the year's best movies.

The nature of movie viewing has shifted, leading to a skepticism about fiction and an embrace of strange and unconventional films. [ more ]

GameSpot

2024 Oscar Nominations Revealed, Oppenheimer And Barbie Clean Up

Barbie and Oppenheimer have a combined total of 21 Academy Award nominations, with Oppenheimer leading with 13 nominations.

Notable milestones at the 2024 Oscars include Martin Scorcese receiving his 10th nomination for Best Director and John Williams receiving his 54th nomination for Best Original Score. [ more ]

The New Yorker

The Oscars Are Confused About "Barbie"

Jaws was a blockbuster hit that changed the movie industry's perception of making money.

The movie and its director, Steven Spielberg, were snubbed for Best Picture and Best Director, respectively, at the Oscars. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Two New Yorker Films Receive 2024 Oscar Nominations

The New Yorker received two nominations for the 2024 Oscars for Best Documentary Short Film and Best Live Action Short Film.

The nominated films are "The Barber of Little Rock" and "Knight of Fortune." [ more ]

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Nine Major Omissions from the 2024 Oscar Nominations | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were snubbed in Oscar nominations for their work in 'Barbie,' despite its success.

Oscar snubs can prevent films from receiving the attention they deserve, but they can still be discovered by viewers in the future. [ more ]

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Oppenheimer' Leads BAFTA Nominees

Christopher Nolan's film, Oppenheimer, received 13 nominations for the BAFTAs, the most nominations for this year's awards.

Oppenheimer's nominations at the BAFTAs may boost its chances at the Oscars, as the voting bodies overlap. [ more ]

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A macabre piece of crap': this is the Mexican film that narrated the tragedy of the Andes plane crash for the first time

The movie adaptation of the Andes tragedy, Society of the Snow, has become Netflix's most-viewed film worldwide since its release.

The survivors resorted to cannibalism in order to survive, which caused controversy at the time. [ more ]

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Dining

No Ortolans Were Hurt During the Making of This Film

The Taste of Things is a French food film that will be shown in theaters to qualify for the Oscars

The film is based on a 1920 novel and is set in a chateau in the Loire region where sumptuous meals are prepared. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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