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DeGeneres delivers safe jokes, solid performances at Oscars

DeGeneres delivers safe jokes, solid performances at Oscars

March 4, 2014
Ellen DeGeneres presided over this year's somewhat boring Oscar ceremony with her usual wit and charm.
The 88th Oscars on Feb. 26 positions "La La Land" for another sweep, beating its more qualified counterpart "Moonlight" — simply because the former's cast is whiter.

Catch up on Oscar-nominated films around the city

February 28, 2014
The films nominated for Best Picture this year are still showing at various theaters around New York, so hurry to see them before Sunday night!
The Best Songs from Oscars past

The Best Songs from Oscars past

February 28, 2014
Gear up for the Academy Awards on March 2 with this playlist of Oscar-winning songs from up to 80 years ago.
Art by Casey Dalrymple

Academy overlooks worthy nominees

February 27, 2014
Take a look at who you won't see at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday March 2.
Unprecedented talent compete for glory at 2014 Oscars

Unprecedented talent compete for glory at 2014 Oscars

January 27, 2014
Our Film Desk takes a look at potential Academy Award winners.
Graphic by Claude Rains/WSN

EXCLUSIVE: Oscars format changes to ‘Saw’-esque fight for survival

October 31, 2013
To increase ratings, the 86th Academy Awards will have its nominees in all categories participate in a fight for survival reminiscent of the “Saw” film series.
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles

BREAKING: Jennifer Lawrence announced as commencement speaker for class of 2013

April 1, 2013
Following months of intense speculation, NYU spokesman CJ Cregg announced yesterday that Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence would be the speaker at commencement for the class of 2013.
Oscars Picks 2013

Oscars Picks 2013

February 21, 2013
The WSN Arts Staff surveys the deep field of Oscar Nominees for the 2013 Academy Awards season.
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Oscars 2013: Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress

February 21, 2013
Though the Supporting Actress category seems like a lock, the Supporting Actor race may surprise.
Oscars 2013: Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay

Oscars 2013: Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay

February 21, 2013
While both categories have obvious frontrunners, underdogs in both races may upset the competition.
Oscars 2013: Best Picture

Oscars 2013: Best Picture

February 21, 2013
In the most exciting Academy Awards race in years, our Arts team decides who will take home the top prize.
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Oscars 2013: Best Actor, Best Actress

February 21, 2013
Can anyone beat Daniel Day-Lewis's portrayal of President Lincoln? Will the youngest or oldest nominees ever take the Best Actress prize? Find out with our picks.