I spoke with directors of the films competing for the top prize at the Oscars. Here are my takeaways.
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Movies Survived 2020. The Oscars Diversified. Thereβs More to Do.
At the pandemic Oscars, anything could happen. Here are the lessons from the nominations: The good, the bad and what needs fixing.
SAG Awards Go to βThe Trial of the Chicago 7,β Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis
Daniel Kaluuya and Yuh-Jung Youn took supporting actor honors. On the TV side, βThe Crownβ and βSchittβs Creekβ won top honors.
How Wide Open Is the Best-Picture Race?
Each of the eight contenders has a path to victory, but it will be harder for some than others. For now, keep your eye on βNomadland.β
2021 Oscars Nominations: Snubs and Surprises for Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield and Jodie Foster
The two men are up for supporting actor in βJudas and the Black Messiah,β a best picture candidate. So who was the star? And the Globesβ best supporting actress was shut out.
What to Expect From the 2021 Oscar Nominations
It should be the most diverse Oscar lineup in ages, and history may be made in the best-director category. Still, expect some snubs and controversies.
Golden Globes 2021: Where to Stream the Winners
Nearly all of the big winners from the evening are available to stream. Hereβs a look at where to find them and what The Times first had to say about them.
2021 Golden Globes Predictions: Will βBoratβ Be the Big Winner?
Sacha Baron Cohen and his news-making movie could sweep the comedy categories. In drama, βThe Trial of the Chicago 7β and βNomadlandβ will battle it out.
The Chicago 7 Trial Onscreen: An Interpretation for Every Era
Aaron Sorkin is only the latest filmmaker to dramatize this prime example of political theater. Each version has a different understanding of the case and what it means.
βThe Trial of the Chicago 7β: What to Know
Aaron Sorkinβs Netflix film dramatizes the notorious 1969 political trial with many players. Use this guide to understand the people and the issues at stake.
Sacha Baron Cohen on the ‘Borat’ Sequel and Playing Abbie Hoffman
Reviving his Borat character and playing the political activist Abbie Hoffman, the actor feels he βhad to ring the alarm bell and say that democracy is in peril this year.β
Watch Sacha Baron Cohen Get Serious in βThe Trial of the Chicago 7β
The writer and director Aaron Sorkin narrates a scene featuring Cohen as the activist Abbie Hoffman.
Before Nov. 3, Watch This and This and This
A number of movies, documentaries and TV mini-series that are coming out have immediate relevance to the 2020 election.
βThe Trial of the Chicago 7β Review: They Fought the Law
Aaron Sorkin and an all-star cast re-enact a real-life ββ60s courtroom drama with present-day implications.