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From left, director/writer Chloe Zhao, director of photography Joshua James Richards and Frances McDormand on the set of “Nomadland.”

'Nomadland' director makes history in most inclusive Oscar nominations ever

This is a standout year for women filmmakers and actors of color.

Oscar 2021 predictions: What will win for Best Picture?

March 15

Plus our take on the rest of the nominated pictures.

The Oscars will look different, but 'Nomadland' would have dominated any year

March 12

“The Father” with Anthony Hopkins was one of the few movies that made its premiere exclusively in theaters this year.

With theaters closed and blockbusters missing in action, what will the Academy reward?

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March 15

Oscar 2021 predictions: Who will win for Best Supporting Actress?

Plus our take on the other nominees.

Variety

March 15

Daniel Kaluuya in a scene from “Judas and the Black Messiah.”

Oscar 2021 predictions: Who will win for Best Supporting Actor?

Plus our take on the rest of the nominees.

Variety

March 15

Carey Mulligan in “Promising Young Woman.”

Oscar 2021 predictions: Who will win for Best Actress?

Plus our take on the rest of the nominees

Variety

March 15

Chadwick Boseman as Levee in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”

Oscar 2021 predictions: Who will win for Best Actor?

Plus our take on the rest of the nominees.

Variety

March 12

Out on video March 16: 'Promising Young Woman' and 'Songbird'

Out Tuesday• "Promising Young Woman"• "Brothers by Blood"• "Des"• "Don't Tell a Soul"• "Money Plane"• "PG: Psycho Goreman"• "Sheep and Wolves: Pig Deal"• "Songbird"

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March 11

Michelle Obama in “Waffles + Mochi” Netflix

10 best things our critics are watching this week

From the "Bachelor" finale to Michelle Obama's new Netflix series for kids, here's what we're tuning into right now.

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March 11

Anthony Hopkins is Anthony in “The Father.”

Anthony Hopkins conveys the horror of severe memory loss in 'The Father'

Play adaptation "The Father" offers Anthony Hopkins one of his finest roles.

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March 11

7 great films from the slow-building, magnetic career of Tilda Swinton

She'd been acting for years before she broke through, and now we can't get enough.

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March 7

ADV. FOR SUN., MARCH 16—FILE—Frances McDormand appears in character in “Fargo.” “Fargo” received an Academy Award nomination for best pict

You betcha! Celebrate 'Fargo' on its 25th anniversary

Yah. You betcha. The Minnesota-minted classic is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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March 5

Ip Man (Dennis To), in his days as a Foshan policeman, takes on about 100 guys with axes. It’s just another day at the office for The Grandmaster in

Out March 16 on video: 'Vanguard' and 'Ip Man: Kung Fu Master'

Out Tuesday• Vanguard• Adverse• American Skin• Ip Man: Kung Fu Master• Riviera: Season 2

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March 4

Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, and Sisu, voiced by Awkwafina, in the movie "Raya and the Last Dragon." Disney

Asian women are the heroes (and villains) of Disney's 'Raya'

Disney's "Raya and the Last Dragon" centers female heroes.

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March 4

Eddie Murphy and Jermaine Fowler in “Coming 2 America.” Paramount Pictures

Eddie Murphy has four roles in 'Coming 2 America' but there's still not enough of him

The actor is in fine form in sequel, but spends too much time off-screen.

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March 4

Delilah (played by Maahra Hill) with kids in “Delilah.” OWN

10 best things our critics are watching this week

From Oprah's 'Delilah' to Aubrey Plaza's 'Black Bear,' here's what we're tuning into right now.

Variety

March 3

Tom Hanks, center, stars in “Captain Phillips.”

No Oscar nom for Tom? 7 of the best Tom Hanks movies to remind you how talented he is

Even as a busy double Oscar winner, a string of his best work has escaped the academy's attention.

Variety

March 1

Chloé Zhao accepted the Best Director-Motion Picture award for “Nomadland” via video as Bryce Dallas Howard presented onstage at the 78th Annual

'Nomadland' finds a home at the Golden Globes

The Globes often serve as a signal as to who might wind up with a more coveted Oscar nomination.

Variety

February 26

Michael Ealy and Hilary Swank don’t exactly meet cute in the thriller “Fatale.”

Out on video March 2: 'Monster Hunter' and 'Fatale'

Out Tuesday• "Zappa"• "Pinocchio"• "Monster Hunter"• "Fatale"• "Half Brothers"• "All My Life"• "Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks"• "Scare Me"• "Girls Rule Collection"• "She's the…

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February 25

Andra Day in the title role in “The United States vs. Billie Holliday.”

In 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday,' Andra Day is impressive but the movie falters

New biopic "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" is unfulfilling.

Variety

February 24

Writer/director Pedro Almodóvar (pointing) on the set of his outrageous 1988 comedy “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.”

7 of Pedro Almodóvar's best movies to catch up on before seeing 'The Human Voice'

With a Tilda Swinton collaboration on the way, catch up with the Spanish director's best.

Variety

February 19

Out on video Feb. 23: 'The Croods' and 'Last Call'

Out Tuesday• "Collective"• "The Croods: A New Age"• "The Last Vermeer"• "Last Call"• "Redemption Day"• "Silk Road"• "Wrong Turn: The Foundation"• "John Hughes 5-Movie Collection"•…

Variety

February 18

Frances McDormand, left, and director Chloe Zhao on the set of “Nomadland.”

In 'Nomadland,' director Chloe Zhao mixes movie star power and acting newbies

Chloé Zhao did just about everything for "Nomadland." Get ready for the Oscars to reward her.

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