oscars 2025

Here's what 'Conclave' got right — and wrong — about the selection of a new pope

10:27am April 21, 2025

The Oscar-winning film is about the papal selection process. But how accurate is it to real life? Rev. Thomas Reese and Sister Susan Rose Francois weigh in on whether it checks out.

Why an acting voice coach isn't angry about Adrien Brody's AI-assisted Oscar win

4:09am March 04, 2025

by Michel Martin

Adrien Brody's performance in The Brutalist got an assist from AI. We asked a voice coach what she makes of it.

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Is 'Flow' scary for young kids? The animated Oscar winner has some dark themes

3:36pm March 03, 2025

The wordless film follows animals forging an unlikely friendship as they fight to survive a natural disaster. But scary flood scenes and existential themes may be a bit much for the youngest viewers.

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Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment'

11:04am March 03, 2025

The Oscar documentary win by the movie No Other Land is garnering very different reactions in Israel and the West Bank.

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Arts

Best picture winner 'Anora' is an indie film — what does that mean?

1:32am March 03, 2025

"Long live independent film!" That's how Anora director Sean Baker ended his speech on Sunday night after accepting the award for best picture.

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

12:44am March 03, 2025

It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora's night.

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Arts

Brazil's 'I'm Still Here' wins best international feature at the Oscars

10:27pm March 02, 2025

The film is based on a true story set in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, when Brazil was living under a military dictatorship.

oscars 2025

Here's what 'Conclave' got right — and wrong — about the selection of a new pope

Why an acting voice coach isn't angry about Adrien Brody's AI-assisted Oscar win

Is 'Flow' scary for young kids? The animated Oscar winner has some dark themes

Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment'

Best picture winner 'Anora' is an indie film — what does that mean?

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

At Oscars, 'No Other Land' co-directors call for national rights for Palestinians

'Anora' wins best picture at the 2025 Oscars

Sean Baker wins Oscars for writing, editing and directing 'Anora'

Brazil's 'I'm Still Here' wins best international feature at the Oscars