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A brief history of the “legacy Oscar” and its winners

by Charles Bramesco

Some voters informally consider the Academy Award a career-long acknowledgement; some actors resent this.
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Why Stephanie Hsu should win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

by Anahit Behrooz

Her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once is a masterclass in pain and rage, deserving of a closer look.
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Why Stars at Noon deserves the Best Sound Design Oscar

by Catherine Bray

Claire Denis' romantic thriller is a masterclass in auditory environmental storytelling.
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Why We Met in Virtual Reality deserves the Best Documentary Oscar

by Alicia Haddick

Joe Hunting's playful documentary is a hopeful look at the space created in virtual worlds for people to form genuine emotional connections.
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Why Harris Dickinson deserves the Best Actor Oscar

by Guy Lodge

Although Triangle of Sadness has picked up considerable awards buzz, its put-upon lead actor delivers a dour performance worthy of a special mention.
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Why Jackass Forever deserves the Best Editing Academy Award

by Callie Petch

Comedy is a frequently overlooked genre when it comes to prestigious awards, but Jackass Forever proves that it takes a lot of effort to effortlessly look foolish.
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Why Fire Island deserves the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar

by Emma Fraser

Joel Kim Booster's delightful modern take on Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice is the contemporary romance we deserve.
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Why Decision to Leave deserves the Best Costume Design Oscar

by Josh Slater-Williams

Park Chan-wook's elegant neo-noir has been shut out of the awards race, but Jung Ae Kwak's impeccable costume work deserves a closer look.
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Why Corsage deserves the Best Make-Up & Hairstyling Academy Award

by Alexandria Slater

Helene Lang and Maike Heinlein smartly utilise Sissi's personal styling to emphasise the ways in which she was repressed and subsequently rebelled.
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Why Tár should win the Best Original Screenplay Academy Award

by Justine Smith

Todd Field's script for the classical music psychodrama is a meticulously crafted exercise in form.
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Why Virginie Efira should win the Best Actress Oscar

by Ryan Coleman

The Belgian actress has been quietly building a body of excellent work, defined by her empathetic portrayals of multifaceted women.
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Why Inu-Oh deserves the Oscar for Best Production Design

by Kambole Campbell

Masaaki Yuasa's animated epic is more than worthy of consideration beyond the narrow restrictions of the 'Best Animated Feature' category.

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