It’s thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan’s in Weapons. Here’s what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.
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Oscars 2026: Here’s who’s won an award so far
The 98th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien hosting the ceremony. Follow along with us as the wins come in.
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See the Oscars red carpet looks
Stars are arriving for the Academy Awards. The show starts at 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.
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Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to
Best picture nominees are spending less time in wide release. But indie theater owners say Oscar season is still a draw.
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The Oscars are Sunday night. Here’s how to watch
The Oscars start at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
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Why ‘Sinners’ should win best picture (but probably won’t) — and more Oscar predictions
NPR critics share their hopes and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, which air on Sunday.
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Marty Crunchwrap Supreme and more menu ideas for your 2026 Oscars party
You’re inviting folks over to watch the Oscars, but you want to serve them a bill-of-fare that reflects this year’s idiosyncratic slate of best picture nominees. We can help with that.
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No matter what happens at the Oscars, Delroy Lindo embraces ‘the joy of this moment’
Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur.
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If you loved ‘Sinners,’ here’s what to watch next
So you loved best picture nominee Sinners. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested Near Dark, The Wailing and other vampire horror films.
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If you loved ‘Marty Supreme,’ here’s what to watch next
So you loved the best picture nominee Marty Supreme. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested high-energy films filled with chutzpah and hustle.
