Movies

News Brief: Pence In Colombia, Vatican Summit, Oscar Results

5:11am February 25, 2019

Vice President Pence talks to Latin American leaders about Venezuela's crisis. The pope calls for an "all-out battle" against clergy sex abuse. And, Green Book wins the Oscar for best picture.

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga address the crowd after performing onstage at the Academy Awards. Their song "Shallow" later won the Oscar for original song.

Arts

Oscars 2019: The Complete List

11:37pm February 24, 2019

by Patrick Jarenwattananon

Green Book took home the award for best picture at the 91st Academy Awards. See the complete list of winners, including the recipients for directing, best actor and best actress.

Arts

Oscars 2019: The Red Carpet

9:57pm February 24, 2019

The stars are arriving at the Academy Awards. Here's a photo recap of some of the most memorable looks at the 91st Oscars.

In 'Paddleton,' The Buddy Comedy Gets Serious

5:15pm February 24, 2019

by Eliza Dennis

In the new Netflix movie, Paddleton, two best friends have to learn to say goodbye. Unlike depictions of male friendship in other buddy films, these men do it with grace and love.

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Music & Culture

New Compilation Features Music Inspired By 'Roma'

8:02am February 24, 2019

by Felix Contreras

Tonight at the Oscars, the film Roma is nominated for several awards. Director Alfonso Cuarón asked artists to contribute to a compilation album, Music Inspired by the Film Roma.

National

Hollywood Culture Post-Weinstein

5:27pm February 23, 2019

Just in time for Oscar weekend, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kim Masters, editor-at-large of The Hollywood Reporter, about the culture in Hollywood post-Harvey Weinstein.

Chloë Grace Moretz as Frances in the new horror film Greta.

Arts

Chloë Grace Moretz Wants To 'Fear The Next Step'

8:16am February 23, 2019

by Scott Simon

Chloë Grace Moretz has been in the movies since she was a kid — her latest, Greta, is a horror-thriller in which she plays an earnest young woman whose new friendship turns terrifyingly toxic.

Grammy-winner Ludwig GÃ¶ransson could add an Oscar to his mantle for composing Black Panther's original score.

Music & Culture

How Ludwig Göransson Helped Orchestrate America's Conversation On Race In 2018

5:30am February 23, 2019

by Rodney Carmichael

The Swedish composer is the link between Childish Gambino's "This is America," Grammys' song and record of the year, and Black Panther, which could help him win an Oscar this weekend.

What Viewers Can Expect From The Oscars This Year

5:20pm February 22, 2019

by Bob Mondello

There's no host, they've abandoned plans for a Best Popular Film category, and they're no longer handing out four awards during commercial breaks. Is anything going right at the Oscars this year?

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The Wandering Earth has rocketed to second place on China's all-time box office list. A poster for the film is seen in the Chinese city of Yichang earlier this month.

Netflix Buys Rights To Stream Chinese Sci-Fi Blockbuster 'The Wandering Earth'

3:56pm February 22, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The film's release has been a major event in China. Will overseas audiences by charmed its big-budget special effects, too?