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Nate Jones is a senior writer at Vulture who mostly covers film. He writes the weekly Oscar Futures column, and has ranked Taylor Swift songs and A24 films.

  1. oscar futures
    Can Eurovision Crash the Oscars’ Best Original Song Race?Of all the pitch-perfect spoofs in the Netflix movie, one song stands out among the rest.
  2. awards season
    Hey Look, the SAG Awards Are Moving, TooFollowing in Oscar’s footsteps, the SAG Awards will push their ceremony back to March 14.
  3. oscars
    Congratulations to the Parasite Cast and the Other 800 New Academy MembersAs part of its continuing diversity efforts, AMPAS extended invitations to 819 prospective new members.
  4. clips
    The Queer Eye Guys Take on Gritty, But How Do You Improve on Perfection?Can the wild-eyed Flyers mascot pull off a French tuck?
  5. twist endings
    The Irresistible Ending That Everyone Hates, ExplainedJon Stewart’s political comedy has a lower approval rating than Donald Trump.
  6. movie stars
    Let’s Ask Again: Can Pete Davidson Be a Movie Star?The King of Staten Island is Hollywood’s most serious attempt yet to see if the SNL star can make the jump to big-screen success.
  7. awards season
    The Golden Globes’ New Date Is the Same as the Oscars’ Old OneThe ongoing game of awards-season musical chairs continues.
  8. the view from home
    Director Stanley Nelson Is Proud His Children Left Him to Go ProtestThe documentarian hopes the industry understands, “This is not an opportunity for white filmmakers to get another commission.”
  9. loopholes
    Two Filmmakers Rented Out a Theater and Got the No. 1 Movie in AmericaAn inspiring story of what can be accomplished with a little bit of time, a lot of imagination, and plenty of money to burn.
  10. oscars 2021
    Oscars Extend Season, Push Ceremony to April 25The cutoff for eligibility moves back to February, as well.
  11. the academy
    The Oscars Are Opening Up More Seats at the Best Picture TableThe Academy is taking new steps to not be so white.
  12. vulture lists
    13 Cannes Films We’re Excited to See, If and When They Finally Come OutWith the festival canceled, we’ll have to find another way to see The French Dispatch and the Train to Busan sequel.
  13. uncut gems
    The Story Behind the Uncut Gems House, and the 83-Year-Old Widow Who Owns ItTo Rose Leviton, the Safdies are just “two young boys” who made a movie in her kitchen. Now that it’s on Netflix, she might even watch it.
  14. very short debates
    One Year Later, Was the Game of Thrones Finale Really That Bad?Consensus says that “The Iron Throne” was one of the worst finales of all time. Is it ripe for a reappraisal?
  15. vulture lists
    The 83 Non-M.J. Talking Heads in The Last Dance, RankedAll have something to say, but with dozens of interview subjects, not all of what they have to say is equally valuable.
  16. release dates
    New Mutants Absolutely Refuses to Die, Sets August Release DateIt’s the fifth separate release date for the star-crossed superhero project.
  17. the last dance
    Why Did Michael Jordan Star in Space Jam?Why did the most competitive athlete of his generation spend a summer shooting a kids’ movie? Brand synergy, baby.
  18. vulture sports
    Faroe Islands Fantasy Soccer Will Be the Only Thing That Gets Me Through SummerThe tiny North Atlantic archipelago is starting up its Premier League this weekend. In a world without sports, I’m already obsessed.
  19. the last dance
    Watch an Exclusive Last Dance Clip of Michael Jordan Being ‘an A-hole’This clip from ESPN’s The Last Dance provides a look at Jordan’s cold-eyed practice demeanor.
  20. explainers
    The Controversy Behind Michael Jordan’s ‘Republicans Buy Sneakers, Too’ QuoteThe Last Dance clears up one lingering Jordan mystery, but the answer probably won’t change your mind about him.
  21. 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.
  22. vulture lists
    19 Outrageous Dennis Rodman StoriesIf The Last Dance has you craving more Dennis Rodman stories, we’ve got you covered.
  23. oscar futures
    Imagining the Oscars With No Oscar BaitIf no more films come out this year, movies like The Way Back and Birds of Prey could become Best Picture nominees by default.
  24. games
    Playing Quiplash With 11 Comedians Trapped in Their HomesIn the age of social distancing, the five-year-old mobile party game is enjoying a surge of popularity within the comedy scene.
  25. vulture investigates
    Now That No One Cares Anymore, Who Was Right in the Kanye-Taylor Feud?The fact that this feud no longer arouses any emotion whatsoever makes now the perfect time to relitigate it once and for all.
  26. coronavirus
    An Illustrated Guide to Staying 6 Feet Away From MeThose jackals at Whole Foods think that because they rubbed down their carts with disinfecting wipes they can creep up behind me like it’s the club.
  27. urban legends
    Cats Fans Are Clamoring About ‘the Butthole Cut.’ Does It Actually Exist?An urban legend, or something more?
  28. the winds of winter
    A Bright Side to the Coronavirus: GRRM May Finally Finish The Winds of Winter“I am spending more time in Westeros than in the real world, writing every day.”
  29. big time adolescence
    Could Pete Davidson Maybe, Just Maybe, Be a Movie Star?Big Time Adolescence, now streaming on Hulu, lets the comedian give an actual acting performance, for what seems like the first time.
  30. coronavirus
    March Madness Is Canceled After AllThe NCAA had previously floated playing games without fans, but Duke and Kentucky dropping out likely made than plan untenable.
  31. refreshers
    Everything You Need to Remember Before Reading the New Hilary Mantel BookThe Mirror and the Light caps off Mantel’s Thomas Cromwell trilogy, which began with 2009’s Wolf Hall.
  32. feuds
    Spike Lee’s Feud With the New York Knicks, ExplainedSpike Lee entered a Knicks game Monday night through the employee entrance. Things went downhill from there.
  33. clips
    Watch an Exclusive Clip From the Award-Winning Brazilian Western BacurauCheck out this two-minute clip, and then read absolutely nothing else about the movie before you see it.
  34. clips
    See How Deadly an Umbrella Can Be in Chinese Neo-noir The Wild Goose LakeDiao Yinan’s ultrastylish neo-noir offers some of the most thrillingly original fight scenes you’ll see onscreen this year.
  35. trailer mix
    Watch the Trailer for the Bonkers French Killer-Jacket Movie DeerskinStarring Jean Dujardin as a man obsessed with high-quality Western wear.
  36. oscars 2020
    How Parasite Pulled Off Its History-Making Best Picture WinIt was both the best film and the film of the moment.
  37. oscar futures
    Vulture’s Final 2020 Oscar Predictions for Every CategoryIn 1917 versus Parasite, we’ve got a battle of consensus versus passion. Which will win out?
  38. oscars 2020
    What It Feels Like to Finally Win an OscarThree long-denied Academy Award nominees describe in detail their moments on the podium — and how long the high lasts.
  39. oscar futures
    How Many Best Picture Contenders Will Go Home Empty-handed This Year?The way the Oscars race is shaking out, not everyone will get a trophy.
  40. oscar futures
    How Many Oscars Could 1917 Win?Oscar voters have recently tended to spread the wealth around. Could 1917 be the movie that breaks that trend?
  41. oscars 2020
    Eight Points of Interest From Oscar’s 2020 Class PhotoIncluding a Bong-Waititi summit, another eye-popping Sandy Powell look, and Leo lurking close to yet another Greta.
  42. oscar endings
    Let’s Talk About the Ending of 1917The ending of Sam Mendes’s film is tasked with giving viewers a happy ending in a conflict that offered few uncomplicated victories.
  43. oscar futures
    1917 Is Starting to Look Like an Oscars JuggernautThe World War I blockbuster cruised to victory at this weekend’s Directors Guild Awards. Is Oscar next?
  44. the gold rush
    Which Awards Contender Will Be This Year’s Oscar Villain?Will it be Joker? Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? Or even 1917?
  45. oscar futures
    All Hail 1917 and Parasite, Our New Best Picture Front-runnersTired: Scorsese versus Tarantino. Wired: Bong versus Mendes.
  46. breakups
    Pray for Rihanna’s DMs as Singer Splits From Billionaire Saudi BoyfriendRihanna had dated businessman Hassan Jameel since 2017, in a relationship that seemingly took place entirely next to a pool.
  47. oscar futures
    Who’s the Early Leader in the Best Picture Race?You can make a case for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Parasite, 1917, or even Joker.
  48. the gold rush
    Oscar Nominations: The Biggest Snubs and SurprisesJennifer Lopez’s supporting-actress snub highlighted a morning of Academy gatekeeping.
  49. backstories
    The Hardest Day on the Set of 1917Making the single-take World War I thriller required an army of collaborators. Roger Deakins and other crew members share their most difficult tasks.
  50. oscar futures
    Oscar Nominations: Who’s Safe and Who Could Be Snubbed?Ahead of Monday’s nominations, we attempt to forecast the ten biggest Oscar categories.
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