Tagged Oscars

October 7, 2020 1:05 pm

Even though Spike Lee is a diehard Knicks fan and a longtime resident of NYC, the latter of which has been under attack recently due to its strict COVID precautions, the filmmaker is having one hell of a 2020....

Sufjan Stevens Was Traumatized By The Oscars & Calls It “A Horrifying Scientology End-Of-Year Prom”

September 28, 2020 1:52 pm

Awards shows aren’t for everybody. There are some people (myself included) that get caught up in the pageantry and politics that go into each and every awards show in the realms of film and TV. And then there ...

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Awkwafina, Florence Pugh & Cynthia Erivo Among 819 New Academy Members

June 30, 2020 5:41 pm

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 819 new members from 68 countries as the ranks of Hollywood's top club swell to close to well over 9,300. The good news? According to AMPAS, 45% of the ...

Oscars Move To April 25, 2021 Due To Coronavirus Concerns

June 15, 2020 2:41 pm

Despite rumors to the contrary, the 93rd Academy Awards have not been canceled, but a delay has been ordered. This afternoon the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors announced the 202...

Oscars Commits To Diversity & 10 Best Picture Nominees

June 12, 2020 1:28 pm

In a surprise announcement this morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the first part of its "Academy Aperture 2025." A phased initiative the organization hopes will "advance inclus...

Ava DuVernay Elected To Academy’s Board Of Governors

June 10, 2020 2:08 pm

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the results of the latest Board of Governors election and six members were elected for the first time. A notable name among the group? Ava DuVernay. ...

‘Selma’ Cast/Crew Accused Of “Stirring Sh*t” By Academy Members After Wearing “I Can’t Breathe” Shirts in 2014

June 5, 2020 10:55 am

Half a decade ago, after the death of Eric Garner, the cast and crew of Ava DuVernay’s film, “Selma,” wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts to show their support for the murdered Black man. The film would go on to ear...

Jake Gyllenhaal Says Heath Ledger Turned Down An Oscars Appearance Over ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Jokes

April 9, 2020 11:29 am

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 12 years since the sudden passing of Academy Award-winning actor Heath Ledger. And though his legacy seems to be highlighted by one of his final performances as a psych...

Woody Allen Says Timothée Chalamet Only Denounced Him Publicly To Improve The Actor’s Oscar Chances

March 25, 2020 10:03 am

As we recently reported, Woody Allen’s memoir, “Apropos of Nothing,” was released with little fanfare earlier this week, after the book’s original publisher refused to distribute it. In the memoir, the filmmak...

New Oscar Rules 2020: Anything Is Possible After ‘Parasite’

February 12, 2020 10:00 am

How long can Hollywood ride the "Parasite" Best Picture Oscar-winning high? Can we bottle it? Have it delivered via Postmates? Because this town hasn't felt this light in ages. Of course, it won't last long f...

‘Parasite’ Wins Best Picture, Makes History And Also Making Everything Alright For Once [Oscars 2020]

Rafael Motamayor

February 9, 2020 11:26 pm

Though not as heated as previous years, the Oscars seemed as full of speculation and debate on the race to tonight’s ceremony. Would the Academy go with the controversial but successful comic-book movie “Joker...

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Renee Zellweger’s Comeback Peaks With Second Best Actress Win [Oscars 2020]

February 9, 2020 11:14 pm

Capping a remarkable comeback following a six-year hiatus, Renee Zellweger won her second Academy Award for portraying the iconic Judy Garland in "Judy." In an Oscar race that barely featured even a hint of c...

‘Parasite’ Wins Best International Feature, Surprising No One [Oscars 2020]

February 9, 2020 10:26 pm

If there was ever a lock at this year’s Oscars, it was likely the fact that Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” was going to win the Best International Feature at the awards ceremony. But then it didn’t happen…kidding. ...

Laura Dern Wins Best Supporting Actress For ‘Marriage Story’ [Oscars 2020]

February 9, 2020 9:19 pm