Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
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Oscar contender 'Emilia Pérez' wins big at Césars, with under-fire Karla Sofia Gascón in attendance
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Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but her film can't air in her country
Shiori Ito became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.BBC News - 3d -
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office
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'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on Oscars weekend box office
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Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar
Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar
Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...The Guardian - 6d -
Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
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Why Morgan Freeman wore a glove at the 2025 Oscars
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WATCH: Paul Tazewell makes history as 1st Black man to win the Oscar for best costume design
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Hunter Schafer on why she spoke out about being issued a male passport
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Fable Delayed To 2026, New Gameplay Shown Off
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Why Dune: Part Two should win the best picture Oscar
Like its predecessor, Denis Villeneuve’s second instalment is a true blockbuster that harnesses the full power of the art form. It’s a beautiful film to behold. A common complaint I’ve heard about ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Why I’m Still Here should win the best picture Oscar
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Why you won't see performances of original song nominees at 2025 Oscars
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Why Demi Moore’s Oscar Loss to Mikey Madison Stings for Some Fans
Moore had been considered a favorite for her strong performance in “The Substance,” but lost to Mikey Madison of “Anora.”The New York Times - 2h -
Antony shown red card for late lunge vs. Getafe
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The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?
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These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
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Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment
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Japan battles largest wildfire in decades
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His name was in a child abuse diary - now his family listen to 'vile' testimony
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Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?
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Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
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How a monster Japanese success conquered the world
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Inside a gallery that remembers the forced Japanese internment
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Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
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