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Japan's Oscar-nominated 'Drive My Car' is a journey through loss, grief and art

Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi and adapted from a 2014 short story by Haruki Murakami, the film dramatizes some of the celebrated author's trademark themes: loss, guilt, the interplay of art and...

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'Writing With Fire' is up for an Oscar. But its subjects say they're...

The documentary tells the story of a news outlet run by women from marginalized communities. The directors are thrilled by the nomination. But the reporters say their full story wasn't told.(Image...

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Chris Rock declines to file police report after Will Smith altercation

"Oh wow," comedian Chris Rock said in response to the Smith attack. Rock did not physically retaliate, though the rest of his words were muted on American TV stations. (Image credit: Jay L....

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The Academy condemns Will Smith's actions and launches a review

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences says it condemns the actions of Will Smith during Sunday night's Oscars.(Image credit: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)

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Pakistan's prime minister orders review of ban on Oscar-entry 'Joyland,' an...

The movie Joyland, which features a love story between a married man and a transgender woman, is Pakistan's entry for next year's Academy Awards and caused controversy in Muslim-majority nation.(Image...

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The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of...

A lot can happen in 95 years. Ahead of the Academy Awards on Sunday, we take a look back at the surprises, the scandals, the slap and — yes — even the streaker.(Image credit: Academy of Motion Picture...

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2023 marks a watershed year for Asian performers at the Oscars

With four nominations, more Asian performers were recognized by the Academy in 2023 than in any single year in its history. In other respects, this year was a step back from diversity at the...

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How to watch the Oscars on Sunday night

The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Those of us at home can watch it on ABC or via streaming services.(Image...

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See all the red carpet looks from the 2023 Oscars

Here are some of the most memorable looks from the 95th Academy Awards.(Image credit: Ashley Landis/Ashley Landis/Invision/AP)

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Academy Awards 2023: The complete list of winners

The 95th Academy Awards air Sunday Night on ABC. Below is the full list of nominees, with winners marked in bold. (Image credit: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

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Ke Huy Quan wins Oscar for best supporting actor for 'Everything Everywhere'

The former child star capped off a successful awards season with an unsurprising win. Quan is only the second Asian performer to receive this award after Haing S. Ngor for The Killing Fields in...

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From viral dance hit to Oscar winner, RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' has a big night

In a field full of heavy hitters, the film's soundtrack to a dance battle won best original song at Sunday's Academy Awards, becoming the first-ever song from an Indian film to win the prize.(Image...

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Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian woman to win best actress Oscar

The Malaysian-born actor made history by winning the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. (Image credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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In the end, it was an 'Everything Everywhere' night at the Oscars

Best picture, best original screenplay, best director, best supporting actor and actress, best actress, and best editing — Everything Everywhere All at Once won big again and again. (Image credit: Mike...

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William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,'...

The Oscar winner's other credits include To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising, Rules of Engagement and a TV remake of the classic play and Sidney Lumet movie 12 Angry Men.(Image credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty...

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'Oppenheimer' dominates the Oscar nominations, as Gerwig is left out for best...

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic will be up for 13 awards, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Barbie, the year's highest-grossing film, got 8...

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Takeaways from the Oscar nominations: heavy hitters rewarded, plus some...

Oppenheimer led all films with 13 nominations. Barbie's Greta Gerwig was overlooked for best director. Many first-time actors were recognized, and international films performed well.(Image credit:...

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'Barbie' receives 8 Oscar nominations, but was that Kenough?

Fans were quick to point out: A pair of charismatic, smart, girl-power entertainment figures are up for the biggest prize in the industry. And one of the biggest nominations goes to ... Ken?(Image...

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Lights, Camera, Oscars: Your guide to nominated movies and where to watch them

If the Oscar nominations on Tuesday morning left you with a long to-watch list, we've got you covered. We've assembled all our past coverage of films nominated in six major categories.(Image credit:...

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How Hollywood squeezed out women directors; plus, what's with the rich jerks...

In nearly 100 years, the Oscar award for Best Director has only gone to three women. The film industry as a whole has been heavily dominated by men, but it wasn't always this way. Ahead of Academy...

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