Arts Mar 03 How ‘Anora’ became the big winner at the 2025 Oscars By Stephanie Sy, Murrey Jacobson, Simon Epstein
Arts Mar 03 PHOTOS: 6 key moments from the Oscars Host Conan O’Brien took a back seat at the Oscars' opening number, ceding the floor to a “Wizard of Oz”-themed, 8-minute musical medley led by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Mar 02 What to look for at the 97th Academy Awards as a topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes Sunday’s Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will bring to a close one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Arts Mar 02 Watch 4:22 How AI was used in the making of some of this year’s Oscar favorites At this year’s Oscars, there is a subplot of controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in the production of a number of nominated films, including some in the running for best picture. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler… By John Yang, Michael Boulter, Harry Zahn
Arts Feb 27 Acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog found dead in New Mexico home, authorities say The gruff but beloved Hackman was among the most accomplished actors of his generation, appearing as villains, heroes and antiheroes in dozens of dramas, comedies and action films from the 1960s until his retirement in the early 2000s. By Felicia Fonseca and Susan Montoya Bryan, Brian Melley, Associated Press
Feb 12 Watch 8:07 Adrien Brody unpacks his performance as a complicated man driven by art in ‘The Brutalist’ By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson One of the year’s most acclaimed films, “The Brutalist,” received ten Oscar nominations. Its star, Adrien Brody, was a winner at last month’s Golden Globes and is up for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 6:46 ‘Nickel Boys’ director RaMell Ross on his distinct style and earning an Oscar nomination By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein It’s not every day that a director’s debut feature film earns an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. But that’s what happened to RaMell Ross and the movie, “Nickel Boys." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Ross about his… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 7:19 ‘Wicked’ costume designer Paul Tazewell on the vision behind his Oscar-nominated work By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein “Wicked” is the latest version of an enduring American fairy tale. Among its 10 Oscar nominations, one is for costume designer Paul Tazewell. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown starts our coverage of Oscar nominees this year with this report for… Continue watching
Jan 23 Netflix musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Oscar nominations with 13, setting record for a non-English language film By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The nominees for best picture are: "Anora"; "The Brutalist"; "A Complete Unknown"; "Conclave"; "Dune: Part Two"; "Emilia Pérez"; "I'm Still Here."; "Nickel Boys"; "The Substance"; "Wicked."… Continue reading
Jan 15 As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s awards season turns into a pledge drive By Jake Coyle, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The Oscars have never meant less, but, at the same time, they might be more important than ever as a beacon of perseverance for the reeling movie capital. Continue reading