The Oscar-nominated Kokuho tells a compelling story about friendship, the weight of history and the torturous road to becoming a star in Japan’s Kabuki theater.
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For filmmaker Chloé Zhao, creative life was never linear
Director Chloé Zhao used meditation, somatic exercises and dance to inspire the cast and crew of this Oscar-nominated story about William Shakespeare’s family.
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‘Hamnet’ star Jessie Buckley looks for the ‘shadowy bits’ of her characters
Buckley has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife in Hamnet. The film “brought me into this next chapter of my life as a mother,” Buckley says.
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Here’s how two very different films — ‘Sirāt’ and ‘F1’ — built worlds in sound
The two films are among those nominated for an Academy Award for achievement in sound. They both they both feature vehicles in motion across challenging landscapes — and sudden, traumatic shocks.
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Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We’ve assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
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5 takeaways from the 2026 Oscar nominations, where ‘Sinners’ made history
Sinners landed a record number of nods, while Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good fell short of their franchise predecessors.
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Watch: The 2026 Oscar nominations are underway
Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman are presenting the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards this morning.
