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Vox’s coverage of the Academy Awards: Oscar predictions, analysis, winners, losers, key moments, and more.

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The Oscars’ unprecedented Moonlight/La La Land Best Picture mix-up, explainedThe Oscars’ unprecedented Moonlight/La La Land Best Picture mix-up, explained
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An envelope screw-up made Oscar history — and vindicated Marisa Tomei. (Seriously.)

By Emily St. James
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Moonlight is a remarkable achievement in filmmaking. Its Best Picture win is well deserved.Moonlight is a remarkable achievement in filmmaking. Its Best Picture win is well deserved.
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From its direction and screenplay to its score and performances, Moonlight shows what movies can do.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Casey Affleck and Mel Gibson, white men accused of hurting women, did well at the OscarsCasey Affleck and Mel Gibson, white men accused of hurting women, did well at the Oscars
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The 2017 Oscars prove it’s time to end the myth that harassment accusations ruin careers.

By Constance Grady
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How to watch the Oscar-winning movies, from Moonlight to Zootopia to Suicide SquadHow to watch the Oscar-winning movies, from Moonlight to Zootopia to Suicide Squad
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It’s never too late to catch up.

By Caroline Framke
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Moonlight’s Oscars envelope became an instant internet memeMoonlight’s Oscars envelope became an instant internet meme
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It’s the second big “blank page” meme of the year.

By Aja Romano
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Awards show best-dressed lists, explainedAwards show best-dressed lists, explained
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They’re more complicated — and political — than you might think.

By Emili Vesilind
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Oscars 2017: Janelle Monae’s intergalactic splendor and more fashion worth talking aboutOscars 2017: Janelle Monae’s intergalactic splendor and more fashion worth talking about
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Featuring Emma Stone’s nostalgic fringe, Ruth Negga’s Victorian nightgown, and more.

By Constance Grady
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5 winners and 3 losers from the most bizarre Oscars ever5 winners and 3 losers from the most bizarre Oscars ever
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A mostly sedate ceremony ended with the biggest, most unprecedented mix-up in Academy Award history.

By Emily St. James and Alissa Wilkinson
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12 shocking, groundbreaking, and landmark milestones of the 2017 Oscars12 shocking, groundbreaking, and landmark milestones of the 2017 Oscars
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A look at all the notable milestones from the 2017 Oscars.

By Aja Romano
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Watch the shocking Oscars moment when La La Land was mistakenly awarded Moonlight’s Best Picture winWatch the shocking Oscars moment when La La Land was mistakenly awarded Moonlight’s Best Picture win
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The night had a shocking twist.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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La La Land, which lost Best Picture in a surprise upset, is surprisingly contentious for a frothy musicalLa La Land, which lost Best Picture in a surprise upset, is surprisingly contentious for a frothy musical
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Melancholy, bands in trucks, and underwritten women: Goodbye to the Academy Awards’ big winner.

By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 2 more
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The complete list of 2017 Oscar winnersThe complete list of 2017 Oscar winners
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We’ll keep this updated throughout the night.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The White Helmets cinematographer Khaled Khatib had a visa to attend the Oscars. He never made it.The White Helmets cinematographer Khaled Khatib had a visa to attend the Oscars. He never made it.
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Khatib is a member of the Syria Civil Defense, which Assad’s government has accused of faking footage.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Watch Iranian Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi’s statement protesting Trump’s “inhuman law”Watch Iranian Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi’s statement protesting Trump’s “inhuman law”
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The Best Foreign Language Film winner wasn’t at the ceremony for a reason.

By Caroline Framke
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Watch: Viola Davis’s Oscars speech on why we must “exhume and exalt” ordinary livesWatch: Viola Davis’s Oscars speech on why we must “exhume and exalt” ordinary lives
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“Exhume those stories — the stories of the people who dreamed big and never saw those dreams to fruition.”

By Alex Abad-Santos
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This year’s most relieved Oscar winner might be the guy who took 21 times to winThis year’s most relieved Oscar winner might be the guy who took 21 times to win
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Kevin O’Connell was the living human with the most nominations without a win. Not anymore.

By Emily St. James
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars monologue sounded a lot like a Jimmy Kimmel Live! monologueJimmy Kimmel’s Oscars monologue sounded a lot like a Jimmy Kimmel Live! monologue
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The host opened the show with some basic jokes and an earnest plea for unity.

By Caroline Framke
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Oscars 2017: why Emma Stone needs to rewrite her origin storyOscars 2017: why Emma Stone needs to rewrite her origin story
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Have you heard Emma Stone’s PowerPoint story yet?

By Constance Grady
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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.

By Aja Romano
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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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The complete ranking of this year’s Oscar-nominated filmsThe complete ranking of this year’s Oscar-nominated films
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Yes, even 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 2 more
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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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Everything you need to know about the 88th Academy AwardsEverything you need to know about the 88th Academy Awards
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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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Cancel the OscarsCancel the Oscars
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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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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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Who will be nominated for the 2017 Oscars? (Besides La La Land.)Who will be nominated for the 2017 Oscars? (Besides La La Land.)
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Expect great news for that musical, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea.

By Emily St. James
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TIFF, the unofficial start of prestige-movie season, explainedTIFF, the unofficial start of prestige-movie season, explained
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The Toronto International Film Festival is about a lot more than Oscars (but it’s also about Oscars).

By Noel Murray