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Cardinal O'Malley (Brían F. O'Byrne) and Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) confer in Conclave.

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

by Dhanika Pineda April 21, 2025April 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.

A capybara, a lemur, a dog and a cat forge an unlikely alliance in the Oscar-winning animated feature film. It's rated PG, but deals with some heavy, even existential, themes.

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

by Elizabeth Blair March 3, 2025March 3, 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.

From left: Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal and Yuval Abraham pose with their Oscar awards for best documentary for the film No Other Land in the press room at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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

by Daniel Estrin March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

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

Alex Coco, left, Sean Baker and Samantha Quan pose in the press room with their Oscars for Anora.

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

by Chloee Weiner March 3, 2025March 3, 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.

Sean Baker, who won Oscars for directing, film editing, original screenplay and best picture for Anora, poses in the press room during the 97th Academy Awards.

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

by Linda Holmes March 3, 2025March 3, 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.

Cast and crew led by director Sean Baker accept the best picture award for Anora at the Oscars.

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‘Anora’ wins best picture at the 2025 Oscars

by Aisha Harris March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

Anora is a Cinderella story about a sex worker who elopes with the son of Russian oligarchs.

Host Conan O'Brien speaks onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

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Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners

by Dhanika Pineda March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Find out who is taking home an Oscar.

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2025 Oscars: See the red carpet looks

by NPR Staff March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

The 2025 Oscars start at 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT Sunday on ABC and Hulu. Conan O’Brien is hosting the show.

Conan O'Brien (left) attends the 97th Annual Oscars carpet roll out at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. O'Brien will be hosting the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night.

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How to watch the Oscars on Sunday night

by Dhanika Pineda March 1, 2025March 2, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC and stream on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET. Comedian and actor Conan O’Brien is hosting and Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform.

Why a massive bowl of mashed potatoes for Wicked? Read on.

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Hosting an Oscars party? Here are menu ideas for each best picture nominee

by Glen Weldon February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

If you’re having friends over to watch Hollywood’s biggest night, we’ve got 10 recipes that will at least work on a conceptual level.