Our 2025 Oscars Recap
This year’s Oscars was a big night for Sean Baker’s Anora, including wins for best picture and director. The film’s star Mikey Madison scored one of the night’s few upsets, winning best actress. Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña also took hom…
Best picture winner ‘Anora’ is an indie film — what does that mean?
“Long live independent film!” That’s how Anora director Sean Baker ended his speech on Sunday night after accepting the award for best picture.
The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner
It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora‘s night.
‘Anora’ wins best picture at the 2025 Oscars
Anora‘s Sean Baker also took home Oscars for best directing, editing and original screenplay. Star Mikey Madison won best lead actress.
Sean Baker wins Oscars for writing, editing and directing ‘Anora’
Baker has said it was a feat just to get his low-budget film funded.
Zoe Saldaña wins Oscar for best supporting actress in ‘Emilia Pérez’
This is Saldaña’s first-ever Oscar win, and her first ever Oscar nomination.
‘Emilia Pérez’ actress Karla Sofía Gascón appears at the Oscars despite backlash
After the actress’ tweets vilifying Muslim people, George Floyd and even Oscars diversity resurfaced, the Oscar campaign for Netflix’s Emilia Pérez spiraled.
Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners
Anora won five Academy Awards, including best picture. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actress and actor. Flow and No Other Land won best animated feature film and best documentary.
How to watch the Oscars on Sunday night
The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC and stream on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET. Comedian and actor Conan O’Brien is hosting and Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will perform.
NPR’s movie critic previews Hollywood’s biggest night
It’s Oscars weekend: Time to grab your ballot and mark your picks for Best Everything before Sunday night’s Academy Awards telecast.
Adrien Brody drew on his family’s immigration story for his role in ‘The Brutalist’
Brody is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who seeks a fresh start in post-WWII America. Originally broadcast Jan. 7, 2025.
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