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Taika Waititi’s “anti-hate satire” Jojo Rabbit is up for Best Picture. Should it win?Taika Waititi’s “anti-hate satire” Jojo Rabbit is up for Best Picture. Should it win?
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Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for the divisive tale of a little boy and his (imaginary) best friend Hitler.

By Zack Beauchamp, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Why everyone loves Lizzo — well, almost everyoneWhy everyone loves Lizzo — well, almost everyone
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Lizzo loves herself unapologetically. But she’s not without critics.

By Allegra Frank
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Stephen King’s confusing tweets about diversity missed a larger point about the OscarsStephen King’s confusing tweets about diversity missed a larger point about the Oscars
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Stephen King said diversity didn’t matter to art. Then he said it did.

By Aja Romano
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This year’s Best Documentary Feature Oscar nominees focus on a changing worldThis year’s Best Documentary Feature Oscar nominees focus on a changing world
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Here’s how to watch the unusually globe-ranging documentaries competing for an Oscar.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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5 winners and 4 losers of the 2020 Oscar nominations, from Joker to J. Lo5 winners and 4 losers of the 2020 Oscar nominations, from Joker to J. Lo
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The big loser was diversity.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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A brief guide to the 2020 Best International Feature Oscar nomineesA brief guide to the 2020 Best International Feature Oscar nominees
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Here’s how to watch the year’s most celebrated movies from around the globe.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The lack of diversity among the 2020 Oscar nominees feels disappointingly familiarThe lack of diversity among the 2020 Oscar nominees feels disappointingly familiar
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The Oscars were almost so white all over again — and they mostly ignored films about women and queer people, too.

By Emily St. James
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In 2020, Little Women has a men problem. But it used to be seen as a story for everyone.In 2020, Little Women has a men problem. But it used to be seen as a story for everyone.
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The history of men ignoring Little Women.

By Constance Grady
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Why the Parasite cast deserves Oscars — and didn’t get nominatedWhy the Parasite cast deserves Oscars — and didn’t get nominated
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Parasite was honored with Best Picture and directing nods. But its cast was (predictably) shut out.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How Awkwafina established her dramatic bona fides without disrupting her star imageHow Awkwafina established her dramatic bona fides without disrupting her star image
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In 2018, Awkwafina looked like the next Tiffany Haddish. Now she’s moved in a different direction.

By Constance Grady
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9 winners and one really big loser from the 2020 Golden Globes9 winners and one really big loser from the 2020 Golden Globes
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, HBO, and Fleabag all won big. But Netflix had some huge losses.

By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Here’s the full list of 2020 Golden Globes winnersHere’s the full list of 2020 Golden Globes winners
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Fleabag, Succession, and Sam Mendes’s film 1917 all won big.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Awkwafina made history with her Golden Globe win for The FarewellAwkwafina made history with her Golden Globe win for The Farewell
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The actress became the first woman of Asian descent to win for her performance in a comedy or musical film.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Michelle Williams used her Golden Globes speech to celebrate a woman’s right to chooseMichelle Williams used her Golden Globes speech to celebrate a woman’s right to choose
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“I’m grateful to have lived in a moment in our society where choice exists.”

By Constance Grady
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Patricia Arquette’s Golden Globes speech warned of a world on the brink of apocalypsePatricia Arquette’s Golden Globes speech warned of a world on the brink of apocalypse
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“Tonight, January 5, 2020, we’re not going to look back on this night in the history books.”

By Constance Grady
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Who did Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais roast hardest? Everyone.Who did Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais roast hardest? Everyone.
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“Let’s have a laugh at your expense, shall we?”

By Aja Romano
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What to expect at the 2020 Golden GlobesWhat to expect at the 2020 Golden Globes
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Ricky Gervais returns as host for a record-breaking fifth time, and Netflix is poised to clean up.

By Allegra Frank
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How to tell a Ricky Gervais joke: Offend, defend, repeatHow to tell a Ricky Gervais joke: Offend, defend, repeat
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Ricky Gervais says comedians shouldn’t punch down. He’s rubbish at taking his own advice.

By Aja Romano
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2020 Golden Globe nominations: the full list of nominees2020 Golden Globe nominations: the full list of nominees
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The Golden Globes will take place this Sunday, January 5.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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4 winners and 5 losers from the 2020 Golden Globes nominations4 winners and 5 losers from the 2020 Golden Globes nominations
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From Parasite to The Morning Show, it’s looking like another strange year at the weirdest awards show.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Emily St. James
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TIFF 2018: Toronto International Film Festival news and movie reviewsTIFF 2018: Toronto International Film Festival news and movie reviews
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The festival is the unofficial launch of the biggest season in movies as well as the race toward the Oscars.

By Vox Staff
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8 winners and 5 losers from the topsy-turvy 2019 Emmy Awards8 winners and 5 losers from the topsy-turvy 2019 Emmy Awards
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Winner: Game of Thrones. Loser: Also Game of Thrones.

By Emily St. James and Alissa Wilkinson
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Pose’s Billy Porter makes LGBTQ history with his Emmy winPose’s Billy Porter makes LGBTQ history with his Emmy win
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The multitalented actor is one step closer to an EGOT.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Emmys 2019 winners: the complete listEmmys 2019 winners: the complete list
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Game of Thrones took home Outstanding Drama Series, but lost nearly every other drama race. In the comedy categories, Fleabag won the night.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Emmy nominations 2019: the full listEmmy nominations 2019: the full list
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Game of Thrones leads the pack, Veep returns to the race after a year away, and Schitt’s Creek and Fleabag join the running.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Game of Thrones is poised to smash its own Emmy recordGame of Thrones is poised to smash its own Emmy record
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The series needs to win 13 Emmys this year to set a new record. It already has 10.

By Emily St. James
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MTV added a K-pop award to the VMAs. BTS fans think it’s a way of excluding the band.MTV added a K-pop award to the VMAs. BTS fans think it’s a way of excluding the band.
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BTS outsold most of this year’s VMA nominees. Is the new “Best K-pop” category big enough for them?

By Aja Romano
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Game of Thrones caps off its final season by breaking an Emmy recordGame of Thrones caps off its final season by breaking an Emmy record
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The show closes out its controversial eighth season by scoring 32 Emmy nominations.

By Aja Romano
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Game of Thrones crushed the competition in Emmy nominationsGame of Thrones crushed the competition in Emmy nominations
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With 137 nominations — and 32 for Game of Thrones alone — HBO rules the Emmy roost.

By Emily St. James
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The 2019 Emmys drama race is wide open, thanks (in part) to Game of ThronesThe 2019 Emmys drama race is wide open, thanks (in part) to Game of Thrones
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HBO’s massive fantasy series chased away at least some of its competition — including Stranger Things.

By Emily St. James
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Oscars 2019: winners, nominations, and biggest momentsOscars 2019: winners, nominations, and biggest moments
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The 91st Academy Awards took place on Sunday, February 24. Green Book won Best Picture.

By Vox Staff
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s Oscars performance gave us one last great Star Is Born memeLady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s Oscars performance gave us one last great Star Is Born meme
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The pair’s soul-gazing “Shallow” duet sent social media off the deep end.

By Aja Romano
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Spike Lee encouraged voters to “mobilize” at the Oscars. Trump took it as a “racist hit.”Spike Lee encouraged voters to “mobilize” at the Oscars. Trump took it as a “racist hit.”
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The legendary director said the 2020 election is about the “moral choice between love versus hate.”

By Emily Stewart
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6 winners and 3 losers from the 2019 Oscars6 winners and 3 losers from the 2019 Oscars
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Green Book wins, Netflix loses, and Spike Lee has a weird night.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Emily St. James
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Green Book’s frustrating Best Picture win, explainedGreen Book’s frustrating Best Picture win, explained
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The road movie is a comforting fantasy, and comforting fantasies win Best Picture.

By Emily St. James
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Here are all the 2019 Oscar winnersHere are all the 2019 Oscar winners
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Bohemian Rhapsody won the most trophies, with four, and Green Book took home the top prize of Best Picture.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Alissa Wilkinson
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How to watch all of the Oscar winners, from Bohemian Rhapsody to BaoHow to watch all of the Oscar winners, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Bao
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Catch up on every film that took home a trophy.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Lady Gaga’s Oscars necklace has a long Hollywood historyLady Gaga’s Oscars necklace has a long Hollywood history
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It almost overshadowed her performance of “Shallow.”

By Rebecca Jennings
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After 3 decades of nominations and snubs, Spike Lee finally won an OscarAfter 3 decades of nominations and snubs, Spike Lee finally won an Oscar
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Spike Lee just won his first Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for BlacKkKlansman — four years after getting an honorary nod.

By Aja Romano
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Everyone was speaking Spanish at the 2019 OscarsEveryone was speaking Spanish at the 2019 Oscars
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“Ya se puede hablar español en los Oscars.” And they did.

By Gaby Del Valle