Is CODA’s Oscar Momentum for Real?Is the indie dramedy really a sneaky Best Picture contender, or do we just need something new to talk about in the final month of the season?
Self-loathing Will Kill the OscarsThose of us who actually watch the movie awards embrace the goofiness and grandiosity and bloat of the ceremony. Why can’t the Academy?
ByBilge Ebiri
a long talk
Asghar Farhadi Doesn’t Believe in HeroesThe Iranian director discusses his statement rebuking the Iranian government, the nuances of A Hero, and how he prefers his tahdig.
ByRoxana Hadadi
q&a
Who’s Still Laughing With the Razzies?Forty years into the gag, the Razzies’ co-founders explain their purpose, process, and why they let anyone pay $40 to name the “worst” of the year.
Who Wants to Host the 2022 Oscars?Inside the search for this year’s master of ceremonies, which is less about who is best for the job and more about who’s willing to take it.