The Emilia Pérez saga is over. Thank God. At Sunday night’s Academy Awards, the controversial film ended its fraught awards-season run with two trophies: One went to Zoe Saldaña for Best Supporting Actress; the other was for Best Original Song for “El Mal,” a track that sounds like it was …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel Jokes That Adrien Brody Is Still 'Wrapping Up' His Oscars Speech
After several years of hosting the Academy Awards, Jimmy Kimmel stepped back this year, leaving the stage to Conan O’Brien. But on last night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live the late-night host took the opportunity to share his thoughts on how it all went. Kimmel explained that both the Oscars and an …
Read More »'The Brutalist' Star Adrien Brody Addresses Record-Shattering Oscar Speech
Much like the three-and-a-half hour epic The Brutalist, Adrien Brody‘s Oscar-winning speech at the Oscars went on longer than anticipated. Brody, who won the Oscar for Best Actor on Sunday, discussed the fragile profession that is acting, the career-topping accolade, and his talented co-stars and director for a record-breaking five …
Read More »Conan O'Brien Offers Karla Sofía Gascón Social Media Advice in Unhinged 2025 Oscars Monologue
Conan O’Brien had a unique way of preparing to host tonight’s Oscars ceremony: he took the Substance before opening the 97th Academy Awards. The comedian’s monologue began with him crawling out of Demi Moore’s body — with a brief delay after losing his shoe somewhere in between her small intestines …
Read More »Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye Perform James Bond Tribute to Film Series' Producers at Oscars
Agent 007 made it to the Oscars. On Sunday, Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye performed a tribute to the James Bond franchise in celebration of the film series’ producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who received Honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards. Halle Berry took the stage at the …
Read More »Diane Warren Denied Best Original Song Oscar Again
Diane Warren’s streak of Oscar losses continues, as the songwriter — on her 16th Best Original Song nomination — once again lost in the category for The Six Triple Eight’s “The Journey.” Despite the 16 nominations — and eight consecutive Best Original Song nominations, dating back to 2017’s “Stand Up …
Read More »Morgan Freeman Honors Gene Hackman During the 2025 Oscars In Memoriam
The Academy Awards honored late titans of the film industry, including actors Gene Hackman, Dame Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones, Donald Sutherland, and legendary director David Lynch, during the 2025 Oscars on Sunday night. Morgan Freeman paid a special tribute to his “dear friend,” the two-time Oscar winner Hackman, who …
Read More »'Long Live Independent Film': Best Picture Frontrunner 'Anora' Nabs Oscars Top Prize
Anora, where a sex worker’s fairytale goes south, won the Best Picture prize at the Oscars on Sunday.Anora picked up five of its six nominations on Hollywood’s biggest night with wins in Film Editing, Original Screenplay, Best Actress, and Directing. Sean Baker, who previously directed Tangerine, The Florida Project, and …
Read More »Oscars 2025 Review: 'Anora' One Bites the Dust
This was truly the brutalest Oscars, which is not a spelling error. Let’s put it this way: Earlier on Sunday, Harry Styles ran the Tokyo marathon and took less time than this Oscar ceremony did. But to look on the bright side of the 97th Academy Awards, Adrien Brody made …
Read More »Diane Warren Remains Resilient After 16th Oscar Loss for Best Original Song: 'I'll Be Back'
Diane Warren was denied an Oscar for the 16th time Sunday, after losing in the Best Original Song category to Emilia Pérez‘s “El Mal.” Warren, who was nominated for The Six Triple Eight‘s “The Journey,” wasn’t deterred by the loss, she told Variety. “I’m consistent as fuck,” Warren said. “You …
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