Academy Awards

10 powerful films from TIFF 2017 that deserve an Oscar nod

With the Toronto International Film Festival drawing to a close on Sunday, the Oscar race is now officially underway. Here are some worthy contenders.

Is ‘La La Land’ really the Oscars villain?

Our film critic is rooting for ‘Moonlight’ but finds the ‘La La Land’ hatred a bit much to take

#OscarsSoDull: Chris Rock and the 2016 Academy Awards

Hollywood struggles with its social conscience, lending interest to another overlong evening

Chris Rock’s Oscar choice: Defend Hollywood or make fun of it

One evening—awards night—could define if Chris Rock is really a rebel or as establishment as it gets

The Oscars: Night of guilt and shame

In a year when its hypocrisy has been more evident than usual, Hollywood seemed depressed at having so little diversity to celebrate.

Sex, aging and the very strange career of Julianne Moore

Fearless Oscar winner blazes revolutionary path for women in Hollywood

Will the Oscars launch Neil Patrick Harris’s variety-show career?

He sings, he jokes, he makes things disappear. Will the Oscars launch him as a variety-show superstar?

TIFF tries to tighten its grip on Oscar

The Toronto film fest looks to affirm its claim as the unofficial start of Oscar season—a decision that’s rankled critics and film lovers alike

Maclean’s critics predict the Oscars

The Academy Awards are around the corner. See if your picks align with ours.

The Oscar curse

Winning an Academy Award can be the worst thing for an actor’s career