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  1. the oscars
    What the Oscars’ New Diversity Initiative Does — and Doesn’t— DoStarting in 2024, Best Picture nominees must hit two of the Academy’s four new diversity and inclusion standards, or be disqualified.
    By Nate Jones
  2. the academy
    The Academy Announces New Representation and Inclusion StandardsThe standards will apply to Best Picture nominees.
    By Charu Sinha
  3. the law
    Roman Polanski Loses Court Case for Academy ReinstatementThe judge upheld the Academy’s decision to expel Polanski.
    By Charu Sinha
  4. the oscars
    The Oscars Made the Right CallIn allowing films released on streaming or VOD to compete next year, the Academy threw aside its qualms and made an admirably pragmatic decision.
    By Nate Jones
  5. holy cow
    Joaquin Phoenix Saved a Newborn Calf the Day After Winning an Oscar, As One DoesGet you a man who can do both.
    By Chris Murphy
  6. oscars 2020
    A Close Read of Joaquin Phoenix and Renée Zellweger’s Baffling Oscar SpeechesPeople keep winning Oscars, so people keep giving Oscar speeches.
    By Hunter Harris
  7. oscars 2020
    Spike Lee Honors Kobe Bryant in the Most Spike Lee Fashion PossiblePurple and gold, baby.
    By Zoe Haylock
  8. the 2020 oscars
    Janelle Monáe Will Perform at the OscarsShe’ll appear along with Billie Eilish at the awards ceremony this Sunday.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  9. oscars 2020
    The Oscars Tweet Their Picks for the Oscars Days Before the OscarsWell … good news for Laura Dern.
    By Zoe Haylock
  10. culture
    Oscars Continues Its Long-Held Tradition of Ignoring Women DirectorsThis year’s Best Director nominees were, yet again, all male.
    By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz
  11. taking another look at you
    Lady Gaga Invited to Join the Academy, Will Surely Save the Oscars From Now OnCongrats!
    By Hunter Harris
  12. obviously
    The Academy Backtracks on Oscar Telecast Date Because Of CourseIt won’t be sticking with the early February idea.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  13. feuds
    Roman Polanski Is Trying to Sue His Way Back Into the AcademyWell!
    By Hunter Harris
  14. the oscars
    Justice Department Says Banning Netflix From the Oscars Could Be Against the LawTurns out banning Netflix films from Oscar contention might violate antitrust laws.
    By Hunter Harris
  15. extremely online
    Paul Schrader on Oscars: ‘Never Underestimate the Power of Mediocrity’Schrader is back online, and so are his opinions.
    By Jackson McHenry
  16. oscar diaries
    What It’s Like to Go to the Oscars With a Nominee (Who Wins!)100 hours of parties, back facials, screaming babies, and, finally, the Oscar.
    By Priyanka Mattoo
  17. award season
    Where to Stream This Year’s Oscar-Nominated MoviesCatch up before Sunday’s ceremony.
    By Devon Ivie
  18. oscars 2019
    Not Just a Queen: A Beginner’s Guide to Olivia Colman’s TV Comedy WorkBefore playing monarchs, she was British comedy royalty.
    By Devon Ivie
  19. fancy crap
    This Year’s Oscar Swag Includes a Poop-Shaped Toilet Brush“I went to the Oscars and all I got was this toilet brush shaped like an emoji poop,” I hope Viggo Mortensen is overheard scoffing at the after-party.
    By Claire Lampen
  20. oscars 2019
    Did Lady Gaga Save the Oscars?Lady Gaga reportedly stepped in as the Academy continues to lose its mind right before our very eyes.
    By Hunter Harris
  21. the oscars
    Rob Lowe Doesn’t Have Any Regrets About That 1989 Opening Number“I for sure have gotten more money and acclaim out of being in that Oscar opening number than if I had won an Oscar.”
    By Hunter Harris
  22. first person
    Gregg Turkington Speaks Out on the New ‘Popular Film’ Oscars Category“Oscar, you finally got it right.”
    By Gregg Turkington
  23. the oscars
    The Oscars Are Changing Because You Aren’t WatchingABC walked the Academy through the numbers and they were … not good.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  24. the oscars
    The Academy Is Adding a New Oscars Category for Popular FilmsThe people will be heard!
    By Halle Kiefer
  25. The Oscars’ Most Meaningful Gift: Its Lady Presenter PairingsThe show’s producers finally understood the value of letting women present together, women who — gasp — actually like each other in real life.
    By Emily Yoshida
  26. oscars 2018
    The Hollywood PR Machine Has Finally Caught Up to #MeTooThat doesn’t mean things have actually changed.
    By Anna Silman
  27. unlikely friendships
    How Chloe Kim Reacted to Frances McDormand’s Oscars Speech Shout-outThe start of a beautiful friendship.
    By Sarah Spellings
  28. let’s makeup
    The Best 37 Oscars Lipsticks of All TimeYou can still buy Angelina Jolie’s shade right now.
    By Kathleen Hou
  29. what’s good
    I Can’t Believe I’m Recommending This Ridiculous Sexy Spy MovieWhat’s good this week? Jennifer Lawrence’s Russian spy movie!
    By Allison P. Davis
  30. oscars 2018
    There’s a Giant Harvey Weinstein ‘Casting Couch’ Statue on Hollywood BoulevardIt showed up days before the Oscars.
    By Sarah Spellings
  31. grub guides
    10 Oscars-Viewing Parties Worth Checking Out in New YorkGrab some friends and head out to watch the 90th Academy Awards.
    By Vanita Salisbury
  32. the oscars
    Casey Affleck Pulls Out of Oscars Reportedly Because of #MeToo CampaignHe won’t present at this year’s ceremony.
    By Allie Jones
  33. food films
    The Restaurant Documentary Knife Skills Was Just Nominated for an OscarThe film explores a French eatery with a mission.
    By Chris Crowley
  34. Jimmy Kimmel Will Return to Host Next Year’s Academy AwardsThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is planning way ahead for next year’s Oscars ceremony, because today they officially announced […]
    By Megh Wright
  35. realizing things
    Everyone Realized All at Once That Was Mel Gibson’s Girlfriend, Not His DaughterHoo boy.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  36. Celebrate Awards Season ‘98 with ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ We are once again firmly entrenched in Hollywood’s favorite time of year: award season. As a nation we will thrill and speculate who will […]
    By Ramsey Ess
  37. oscars 2016
    Chris Rock Will Get You Excited for the Oscars With 15 Seconds of StaticIt appears to be some sort of message.
    By Nate Jones
  38. vampire breast lifts
    Academy Awards Sue Over Oscar Gift Bags#OscarsSoWhite and #OscarsSoAngry.
    By Emma Barrie
  39. People in Russia Are Making Leo Their Own OscarWe are losing the Oscar arms race.
    By Jackson McHenry
  40. Here’s Chris Rock’s First Promo for the 2016 OscarsChris Rock is returning to host this year’s Academy Awards, and ahead of the big ceremony next month, the first New Years-themed (or at least, […]
    By Megh Wright
  41. oscar mistakes
    Crash’s Director Disagees With His Oscar Win Too“Is it a great film? I don’t know.”
    By Dee Lockett
  42. Tig Notaro Wants to Be Next Year’s Oscars HostThis year’s Oscars ceremony was…well, not so good, so before the Academy starts planning next year’s big comeback, standup Tig Notaro has […]
    By Megh Wright
  43. Tim Heidecker’s Live ‘On Cinema’ Oscars Coverage Returns This SundayOn Cinema is returning for more live Oscars coverage this year. Adult Swim confirmed today that Tim Heidecker’s The Third Annual Live On Cinema […]
    By Megh Wright
  44. The Lonely Island Will Perform at the Oscars with Tegan and SaraThe Lego Movie might’ve gotten a big Oscars snub this year in the Animated Feature category, but it did grab an Original Song nomination for […]
    By Megh Wright
  45. oscars 2015
    Who Passed Before NPH Was Offered Oscar-HostingOh, what could’ve been.
    By Jesse David Fox
  46. book excerpt
    How to Write Jokes for the Academy AwardsIn this excerpt from Mike Sacks’s new book of interviews with comedy writers, Bruce Vilanch discusses how he puts together the script for the Oscars telecast.
    By Mike Sacks
  47. Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington Are Doing a Live Oscars SpecialTim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington are getting ready to cover the 2014 Oscars for Adult Swim. The pair, who host the movie review podcast and […]
    By Bradford Evans
  48. the oscars
    Pharrell Will Perform at the OscarsBecause every awards show needs a pop star.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  49. the national circus
    Frank Rich on the National Circus: McDonnell and Christie Rise and Fall TogetherThe great Republican Establishment’s hopes are dead on arrival.
    By Frank Rich
  50. the critics
    Edelstein on Oscars: An Amazing Year for ActingAnd still, some of the best went unrecognized by the Academy.
    By David Edelstein
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