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More from Oscars 2018: winners, nominations, and biggest moments from the 90th Academy Awards

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2 years after #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy’s diversity efforts seem to be working — slowly2 years after #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy’s diversity efforts seem to be working — slowly
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The 2018 nominees show a more diverse slate than would have been expected a few years ago, but there’s still work to be done.

By Emily St. James
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Phantom Thread is a very enigmatic Best Picture nominee. Can it win anyway?Phantom Thread is a very enigmatic Best Picture nominee. Can it win anyway?
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Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Paul Thomas Anderson’s precisely crafted, twisted romance.

By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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This montage of Oscar winners suggests that a film’s legacy depends on cinematographyThis montage of Oscar winners suggests that a film’s legacy depends on cinematography
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Wide shots, silhouettes, the color red — these are the traits of Oscar-winning camerawork from 1927 to today.

By Aja Romano
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How The Shape of Water, a romance between a mute woman and a fish-man, could win Best PictureHow The Shape of Water, a romance between a mute woman and a fish-man, could win Best Picture
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Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Guillermo del Toro’s watery fantasy-romance.

By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Call Me by Your Name probably won’t win Best Picture. Here’s why.Call Me by Your Name probably won’t win Best Picture. Here’s why.
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Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Luca Guadagnino’s lush gay romance.

By Alissa Wilkinson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
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Movies about teen girls don’t often win Best Picture. Can Lady Bird?Movies about teen girls don’t often win Best Picture. Can Lady Bird?
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Our critics roundtable dissects the Oscar chances for Lady Bird, a beautiful movie with a huge heart.

By Constance Grady, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Oscars cheat sheet: meet the Best Director nomineesOscars cheat sheet: meet the Best Director nominees
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This year’s talent slate broke Oscar records.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Get Out was 2017’s most biting social critique. Is it also this year’s Best Picture?Get Out was 2017’s most biting social critique. Is it also this year’s Best Picture?
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Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Jordan Peele’s horror film.

By Aja Romano, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Dunkirk is a pure cinematic experience. Does that make it the Best Picture?Dunkirk is a pure cinematic experience. Does that make it the Best Picture?
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Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Christopher Nolan’s big, audacious war epic.

By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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How the Afrofuturism behind Black Panther and Get Out combines social justice and sci-fiHow the Afrofuturism behind Black Panther and Get Out combines social justice and sci-fi
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Afrofuturist ideas are at the core of both films.

By Hope Reese
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Oscars cheat sheet: what to know about the wide-open Best Picture raceOscars cheat sheet: what to know about the wide-open Best Picture race
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Here’s what makes each of this year’s nine nominees distinctive.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Why The Post is a Best Picture contender, and why it probably won’t winWhy The Post is a Best Picture contender, and why it probably won’t win
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Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances of the Steven Spielberg movie that ought to have been a shoo-in.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri could win Best Picture. Why? It’s complicated.Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri could win Best Picture. Why? It’s complicated.
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Our critics roundtable discusses the Oscar chances of the year’s most controversial nominee.

By Alissa Wilkinson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
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Oscars cheat sheet: The 5 nominees for Best Documentary Feature, explainedOscars cheat sheet: The 5 nominees for Best Documentary Feature, explained
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How and why to watch this year’s documentary nominees.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Casey Affleck, previously sued for sexual harassment, drops out of presenting at the OscarsCasey Affleck, previously sued for sexual harassment, drops out of presenting at the Oscars
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Affleck would have presented the award for Best Actress but has instead opted to step aside.

By Caroline Framke
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Get Out’s Oscar nominations illustrate the Academy’s changing relationship to the horror genreGet Out’s Oscar nominations illustrate the Academy’s changing relationship to the horror genre
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The Oscars rarely acknowledge horror films outside of the technical categories. That’s changing fast.

By Aja Romano