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More from Oscars 2017: 89th Academy Awards news, winners, and biggest moments

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Exploring vintage Oscar fashion: the quirks, the glamour, and the trends that never go out of styleExploring vintage Oscar fashion: the quirks, the glamour, and the trends that never go out of style
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This Twitter thread explains how the awards have defined glamour over the decades.

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Oscar nominations 2017: the complete listOscar nominations 2017: the complete list
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On Sunday night, we’ll see if La La Land can set a record for Oscar wins.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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What to expect from the 2017 OscarsWhat to expect from the 2017 Oscars
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Also: how and where to watch the 89th annual Academy Awards.

By Caroline Framke
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Who’s going to win at the Oscars? We have predictions in all 24 categories.Who’s going to win at the Oscars? We have predictions in all 24 categories.
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Most of the big categories are snoozes, but Best Actor is a close race

By Emily St. James
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Why La La Land is favored to win this year’s Best Picture OscarWhy La La Land is favored to win this year’s Best Picture Oscar
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It’ll be an upset if La La Land doesn’t win.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Oscars 2017: how to watch the nominated movies, from Arrival to ZootopiaOscars 2017: how to watch the nominated movies, from Arrival to Zootopia
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Which movies are still in theaters, and which are available to stream?

By Caroline Framke
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These Oscar categories could make Zootopia and O.J.: Made in America winnersThese Oscar categories could make Zootopia and O.J.: Made in America winners
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We’ve got predictions for every best picture category that’s not Best Picture.

By Emily St. James
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6 in 10 Americans can’t name a Best Picture nominee. That’s precisely why the Oscars matter.6 in 10 Americans can’t name a Best Picture nominee. That’s precisely why the Oscars matter.
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A Hollywood Reporter poll about politics and the Oscars reveals a complex relationship between moviegoers and the movie industry.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How to become an Oscar frontrunner, in 5 “easy” stepsHow to become an Oscar frontrunner, in 5 “easy” steps
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La La Land’s presumed Oscar dominance has very little to do with quality.

By Emily St. James
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This year’s acting Oscars are all but predetermined — or are they?This year’s acting Oscars are all but predetermined — or are they?
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There’s some room for surprises.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Will La La Land set an all-time Oscar record? These 10 technical categories will decide.Will La La Land set an all-time Oscar record? These 10 technical categories will decide.
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The tech categories can make or break your Oscar pool. Here are our predictions.

By Emily St. James
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The weird, contentious tradition of Oscars gift bags, explainedThe weird, contentious tradition of Oscars gift bags, explained
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Though not affiliated with the Academy, the gift bags are a reliable (and wildly expensive) part of Oscars night.

By Tanya Pai and Caroline Framke
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This year’s Oscars Best Picture winner is … (La La Land, probably)This year’s Oscars Best Picture winner is … (La La Land, probably)
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Check out our predictions in the Picture, Directing, and Screenplay categories.

By Emily St. James
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Some say Hollywood is out of touch with America. 2017’s Best Picture nominees say otherwise.Some say Hollywood is out of touch with America. 2017’s Best Picture nominees say otherwise.
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A close look at their similarities and differences tells a story that counters the common narrative.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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A field guide to 2017’s diverse slate of Oscar-nominated documentariesA field guide to 2017’s diverse slate of Oscar-nominated documentaries
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This year’s slate goes deep on racism, mass incarceration, autism, and the migrant crisis.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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A top Hollywood agency has canceled its Oscars party to throw a refugee rally. That’s a big deal.A top Hollywood agency has canceled its Oscars party to throw a refugee rally. That’s a big deal.
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UTA, which represents Oscar-nominated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, is putting its money where its mouth is.

By Caroline Framke
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Trump’s immigration order has grave implications for an industry built by immigrants and refugees.

By Emily St. James
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Iranian Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi on why  he wouldn’t attend this year’s ceremony even if he couldIranian Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi on why  he wouldn’t attend this year’s ceremony even if he could
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The Salesman director issued a statement warning of “hardliners” creating an “us and them mentality.”

By Caroline Framke
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The Oscars rarely celebrate women filmmakers. Sundance is trying to change that.The Oscars rarely celebrate women filmmakers. Sundance is trying to change that.
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Through movies and programs, the festival’s recognition of women in the business outpaces Hollywood by a mile.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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6 winners and 5 losers from the 2017 Oscar nominations6 winners and 5 losers from the 2017 Oscar nominations
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La La Land ties an Oscar record, while Amy Adams is the morning’s most surprising snub.

By Emily St. James
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Oscar nominations 2017: watch the announcement liveOscar nominations 2017: watch the announcement live
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La La Land is a frontrunner in several categories.

By Caroline Framke