Academy Awards

Barack Obama names ‘All We Imagine as Light’ among his 2024’s favourite films

In his Instagram post, Obama wrote, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year,” accompanied by a photo creative listing his top picks. The list includes titles such as “Conclave”, “The Promised Land”, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, “Didi”, and “A Complete Unknown” alongside Kapadia’s critically acclaimed work.

Oscars 2025 Shortlist / ‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘Wicked’ dominate Oscars shortlist; ‘Laapataa Ladies’, ‘Boli’ fall short

As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reveals the contenders in 10 key categories, these two heavyweights are leading the charge, with “Emilia Pérez” garnering six mentions and “Wicked” securing four.

Jimmy Kimmel chosen to host Oscars for fourth time

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th Oscars next year, his fourth time helming the pinnacle event of the Hollywood awards season, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Wednesday.

Love the Oscars winners? Here’s what you should read

The book behind the Oscar-winning adaptations, and books about the history of the award

The glaring racial disparity of the Oscars

The Oscars has never tried to hide its bias towards white actors and filmmakers.

Chorki represents Bangladesh at Asian Academy Creative Awards

The Asian Academy Creative Awards is one of the most prestigious award shows in the world of cinema, particularly in Asia.

Are the Oscars a big deal anymore?

Controversy and an unwillingness to diversify are making the Oscars irrelevant.

Bangladeshi-led VFX team gets Oscar nomination

The visual FX team of Bangladeshi filmmaker Wahid Ibn Reza has been nominated for the Academy Awards for their visual effects in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.

Neerja to be India's official entry at Oscars 2017?

The makers of "Neerja", a Sonam Kapoor starrer biopic on the late flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, want the film to be India's official entry to the Oscars next year.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Revenant's Inarritu wins top directing award at DGA

Alejandro Inarritu wins the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards for The Revenant, adding weight to his chances at the Oscars.

February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015

“Birdman” soars above all at Oscars

Alejandro González Iñárritu's dark comedy “Birdman” flew high at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles yesterday at the 87th Academy Awards, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography.

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