Mar 8th, 2010 · Playing a foul-mouthed, gun-toting grandma made Tyler Perry a big — and frequently criticized — name in black entertainment. But Perry, who was an executive producer on the Oscar-winning film Precious, is now looking to take his work in a new direction.
Mar 8th, 2010 · Sandra Bullock won best actress for her role in The Blind Side at the Oscars Sunday night. In the same weekend, she won an award for worst actress. That award came at the Razzies, which celebrate awful movies, including Bullock's All About Steve.
Mar 8th, 2010 · MONKEY SEE: The Hurt Locker had a big night, and its director, Kathryn Bigelow, became the first woman to win an Oscar, while Avatar found itself limited to being loved for its looks.
Mar 7th, 2010 · Villainous roles have snatched the supporting-acting prizes at the Academy Awards: Precious co-star Mo'Nique as a loathsome mother and Inglourious Basterds co-star Christoph Waltz as a sociable Nazi fiend.
Mar 7th, 2010 · Tonight, beginning at 7:30, we'll be live-blogging the Oscars right here. But in the meantime, here are a few thoughts about each of the 10 Best Picture nominees, from Avatar to Precious to The Hurt Locker.
Mar 6th, 2010 · Andy Trudeau returns for his annual review of Academy Award nominees for Best Film Score. This year, he sorts out Avatar, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Hurt Locker, Sherlock Holmes and Up.
Mar 6th, 2010 · At the Oscars this year, one star will grace the red carpet with an "eco-dress."
Mar 6th, 2010 · The film China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province is up for an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short category, but in China, all mention of the documentary has been censored. It's expected that China will omit that category when it airs the Oscars. Scott Simon speaks with the filmmakers of the documentary, which aired on HBO last year.