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Fernanda Torres is up for best actress for her role in the Brazilian film I’m Still Here.

The surprising awards season success that’s leaving Oscar favourites behind

Its star pipped Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie to win a Golden Globe, now there are high hopes for Brazilian drama I’m Still Here as the Oscars unfolds.

  • Stephanie Bunbury

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Gene Hackman in 1992.

Gene Hackman never chased million-dollar roles, but his performances were priceless

Gene Hackman was the actor’s actor, that rare creature who lived uncomfortably in the spotlight.

  • Michael Idato
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Elle Fanning and Timothee Chalamet in A Complete Unknown.

Timothee Chalamet deserves best actor, and Demi has the edge

While Adrian Brody is favourite, Chalamet’s performance in A Complete Unknown deserves recognition, as does Fernanda Torres in I’m Still Here.

  • Michael Idato
Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The SAG awards style: A sneak peek at the Oscars red carpet

Cynthia Erivo in vintage haute couture and Demi Moore in black leather offer insights into the Academy Awards designer trends.

  • Damien Woolnough
From Dune: Part Two to The Brutalist, here’s where you can watch the Oscars best picture nominees.

Cram this year’s best pictures before the Oscars. Here’s how

If you’re worried you’ve fallen behind on your Academy Award watch list, don’t worry – we have you covered.

  • Nell Geraets and Brittany Busch
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Meet the Australian Oscar contenders making waves (and monkeys) behind the camera

The Better Man team joins a long and illustrious list of locals who have earned Academy Award nominations for visual effects.

  • Garry Maddox
Rachel Griffiths: “I didn’t go to drama school – I got a teaching degree … I’d do everything I could to build some kind of solid [financial] base.”

Rachel Griffiths: What I learnt from Julia Roberts, Johnny Depp and sex workers

The actor has been dazzling audiences for 35 years. Her latest drama series is Madam.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Director Sean Baker with Anora star Mikey Madison at the Critics Choice Awards. The film also scored key wins at the Producers Guild Awards and the Directors Guild Awards.

This movie just won three key awards. Will it sweep the Oscars?

In a year dominated with chatter about The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, Anora just scored a triple win that paves the road to the Academy Awards.

  • Michael Idato
Adriana Paz (from left) Edgar Ramirez, Selena Gomez, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Zoe Saldana with the award for best motion picture - musical or comedy for Emilia Perez.

As the Emilia Pérez saga escalates, let’s shed a tear for poor old Netflix

The streamer must have thought that elusive best picture statue was finally within sight. But its dreams of glory are fast evaporating.

  • Karl Quinn

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