The Oscars

Breaking Down the 2019 Oscar Nominations

Roma and The Favourite tied for the most nods in a year when a clear Best Picture front-runner never quite emerged.

• David Sims
• January 22, 2019

How the Middling Green Book Became an Oscars Front-Runner

Peter Farrelly’s film has taken over 2019’s awards season despite mounting controversies, critical disinterest, and mediocre ticket sales.

• David Sims
• January 11, 2019

Kevin Hart Is Not a Martyr

During an appearance on Ellen, the abortive Oscars host cited phantom apologies for his homophobic remarks while DeGeneres pleaded with him to ignore the haters: a spectacle of missing the point.

• Spencer Kornhaber
• January 4, 2019

Yet Another Reason the New ‘Popular Film’ Oscar Is a Terrible Idea

So far, people have been focusing on the perverse incentives the award creates for Academy voters. But even more pernicious could be the incentives it creates for filmmakers and studios.

• Christopher Orr
• August 11, 2018

The Oscars’ Terrible Idea

Adding a “popular film” category and cutting technical awards to squeeze the ceremony into a three-hour time slot will only dilute the Academy’s brand.

• David Sims
• August 9, 2018

Can Inclusion Riders Change Hollywood?

Frances McDormand’s Oscar speech encouraging diverse hiring in the film industry has sparked a mini-trend.

• David Sims
• March 15, 2018

The Power of A Fantastic Woman's Oscar Win

Acclaim for the Academy Award­–winning Chilean film has helped revive a lagging gender-identity bill in its home country.

• Martín Echenique
• March 14, 2018

What Makes for an 'Oscar Movie' Is Changing Fast

The fact that The Shape of Water was considered the “safe” choice out of the 2018 Best Picture contenders is revealing.

• David Sims
• March 6, 2018

The Oscars' Gauzy Take on Intersectionality

On its biggest night, Hollywood stressed inclusion: from a gentle and safe distance.

• Spencer Kornhaber
• March 5, 2018

Someone Was Missing at the 2018 Oscars

Last year, the Trump administration drew the ire of the Hollywood elite. This time around, it was the industry itself.

• Sophie Gilbert
• March 5, 2018

The Power-Structure Oscars

Diversity. Intersectionality. Representation. The 2018 Academy Awards knew the words to say; whether Hollywood can follow them up with action is a different matter.

• Megan Garber
• March 5, 2018

Your 2018 Oscars Crash Course

A roundup of all our best stories to get up to speed for the 90th Academy Awards

• Tori Latham
• March 2, 2018

What Will Win at the Oscars?

Our critic explains his picks.

• Christopher Orr
• March 2, 2018

The 2018 Oscar Nominations Are In

The Shape of Water, Get Out, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri dominated, but there were other surprises as well.

• David Sims
• January 23, 2018