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Oscar season dispatches from Kyle Buchanan and other writers for The New York Times.

Oscar season dispatches from Kyle Buchanan and other writers for The New York Times.

  1. ‘1917’ Becomes Oscar Front-Runner After Producers Guild Win

    Its director, Sam Mendes, dedicated the award to his grandfather, a World War I veteran who was one of the inspirations behind the war film.

    By Kyle Buchanan

  2. Oscar Snubs and Surprises: Jennifer Lopez, ‘Frozen II,’ Female Directors

    An #OscarsSoWhite outcome was just barely averted, but the best-director lineup is all male once again.

    By Kyle Buchanan

  3. What to Expect From the 2020 Oscar Nominations

    The Carpetbagger offers a sneak preview of the snubs, surprises, and controversies to look for when the ballot is revealed on Monday.

    By Kyle Buchanan

  4. After Oscar Season’s Wildest Week, a Troubling Takeaway

    As the field continues to narrow, female filmmakers and actors of color appear increasingly sidelined.

    By Kyle Buchanan

  5. P.G.A. and D.G.A. Nominations Favor ‘Parasite,’ ‘1917,’ ‘The Irishman’

    The path to a best-picture nomination often runs through these two guilds, but who got left out?

    By Kyle Buchanan

  6. Writers Guild Nominations: ‘Parasite,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘Joker’ and More

    But where is the Golden Globe winner Quentin Tarantino? Not eligible, it turns out.

    By Kyle Buchanan

  7. Golden Globe Parties: Everyone Wants to Meet the Man Who Made ‘Parasite’

    The director Bong Joon Ho was a popular presence at the pre-ceremony parties, which also drew stars like Leonardo DiCaprio.

    By Kyle Buchanan

  8. 2020 Golden Globes Predictions: Which Movies Will Win?

    Split categories allow voters to spread the wealth, but who prevails when Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and Bong Joon Ho compete?

    By Kyle Buchanan

  9. Adam Driver Has Put Everything He’s Got Onscreen

    Just don’t ask him to explain. A likely best actor nominee for “Marriage Story,” he acknowledges that desire for validation, but it’s tricky: “It’s not separate from who I am.”

    By Kyle Buchanan

  10. ‘1917’ Was an Impossible Mission. Here’s How Sam Mendes Pulled It Off.

    The World War I drama, seemingly filmed in one bravura take, is a tribute to his grandfather that Mendes never thought he’d make.

    By Kyle Buchanan