EDITORS DESK Many film fans were emotional when the Asians won the 95th Oscar Awards in Los Angeles, California on March 12 (March 13, Manila time). Finally! It is the time to acknowledge Asian talent at the Academy Awards. “I almost wanted to cry with joy as I watched Asians being honored at the...
Oscar statue (AFP Photo) With the announcement of the 2022 Academy Awards nominations, the annual Oscar season has officially begun. It culminates come March 27th (Monday morning, March 28 Manila time), when the Oscars are held, and all the prognosticating, second-guessing of the Guilds, and...
Oscars statue (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The Oscars next month will pre-tape the announcements of eight winners in an attempt to make the televised ceremony "tighter and more electric," organizers said Tuesday. The decision, made to "prioritize the television audience," will free up more time for...
A scene from 'Belfast' Here are two films that have gotten the nods of film award-giving bodies this year. Belfast is in 7 Oscars categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress & Actor. Flee has three opportunities to get an Oscar - as a...
Oscars statue (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Jane Campion's gothic Western "The Power of the Dog" led the Oscars nominations Tuesday, as the Netflix film fended off big-screen studio movies from a year in which Covid-weary audiences slowly headed back into theaters. The eerie, psychological drama about...
In this file photo taken on Feb. 8, 2020, an Oscars statue is displayed on the red carpet area on the eve of the 92nd Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A crowded field including "Dune," "Belfast," "West Side Story" and "The Power of the Dog"...
Chinese Director/Producer Chloe Zhao, winner of the award for Picture and Director for 'Nomadland,' poses in the press room at the Oscars on April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - This year's Oscars audience plummeted by more than half to...
So the 93rd Oscars is done and dusted, with the trend for ethnic diversity and gender inclusion playing major roles in what this Oscars was all about. There were 70 women with 76 nominations, a record for any given year. Tyler Perry was given the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his dedication...
Chloe Zhao, nominated for best director for 'Nomadland', arrives at the Oscars on April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello /AFP) HOLLYWOOD (AFP) - Chloe Zhao, the Beijing-born filmmaker whose indie movies chronicle life in the US heartland, on Sunday became only the...
Take a look back at some unforgettable moments from Hollywood's biggest awards show as compiled by Merciely A. Salvador and Dane Maverick G. Padel from City of Malabon University. The Streaker David Niven At the 1974 Academy Awards, while David Niven was about to introduce Elizabeth Taylor, Robert...
The shortlists for nine categories of the 93rd Oscar Awards were announced today, Feb. 10. Did the Philippine entries "Mindanao" and "Aswang" advance to the finals? "Mindanao," starring Judy Anne Santos," is the country's entry for Best International Feature Film, while "Aswang" was submitted...
