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What the political climate means for award shows like the Oscars

by Adriene Hill and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 17, 2017
Celebrities are using award show wins to make political statements. So what does that mean for Hollywood's biggest night?
Decorations are displayed at the 89th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon.
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A way to keep Oscar speeches from putting us to sleep

by Adriene Hill
Feb 26, 2016
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wants to trim the thank-you list.
 Winner Julianne Moore gives her acceptance speech as she holds her statuette for Actress in a Leading Role during the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. 
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How did the Oscars end up so white?

by Sarah Menendez
Jan 19, 2016
As hashtags turn into boycotts, a look at the Academy's problem
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The Oscar nominations roil Hollywood racial tensions

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 19, 2016
A very white group of nods has again turned a critical light on the film industry.
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Oscars 2015: The business behind the glitz and glamour

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 20, 2015
The newly-launched podcast 'The Awards Show Show' talks about the mayhem that ensues during Oscars season.
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The logistical mind behind "Boyhood's" 12-year shoot

by Kai Ryssdal , Tommy Andres and Jenny Ament
Feb 18, 2015
Meet Vince Palmo, the unsung hero of the Oscar-nominated film.
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The Razzies: Lampooning Hollywood for 35 years

by Kai Ryssdal and Tommy Andres
Jan 14, 2015
John Wilson has been highlighting the worst of film since "Can't Stop the Music."
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Statuettes and medals

by Michelle Philippe
May 15, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for Friday, May 16, 2014
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Why has the Oscar lost its buzz?

by Noel King
Feb 25, 2014
Are the films or the ceremonies to blame?
Overview of Oscar statues on display at 'Meet the Oscars' at the Time Warner Center on February 25, 2010 in New York City.
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How long would it take to see all of the Oscar-nominated films?

by Jeremy Hobson
Feb 22, 2013
WSJ's Jason Bellini sets out to calculate how long it would take someone to actually see every film nominated for an Oscar this year -- and how much would it cost?
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