‘Parasite’ Made History, But When Will the Academy Start Acknowledging Asian Actors? (Column) — Variety

“Parasite” made history as the first foreign language film to ever win the Academy Award for best picture, in addition to taking home three other awards for best director, best international feature film and best original screenplay. 20 more words

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VFX Society Slams Oscar Jokes About ‘Cats,’ Says CGI ‘Will Not Compensate for a Story Told Badly’ — Variety

Like Thor’s computer-generated hammer raining down on his enemies, Hollywood’s Visual Effects Society is speaking out against last night’s Academy Awards telecast for making them the butt of a joke. 28 more words

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Oscars Telecast Secrets: Eminem Contingency Plan, Janelle Monae Opener, and That ‘Cats’ Gag — Variety

If you’re still wondering how Eminem wound up performing at this year’s Academy Awards, credit Justin Timberlake for the idea — sort of. Timberlake opened the 2017 ceremony with a performance of his hit “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” and since then, the Oscars has embraced including high-energy musical numbers to liven up the telecast. Last…

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Praise Pours In For ‘Parasite’s Historic Oscar Wins; South Korean President Hails Movie’s Social Messages — Deadline

Newly minted four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon-Ho is being hailed in his native South Korea and elsewhere today for Parasite’s barrier-breaking, history-making achievement in becoming the first foreign-language film to win the Best Picture Academy Award. 21 more words

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Oscars: Watch The Musical Performances – Billie Eilish, Elton John, Janelle Monáe, More — Deadline

Tonight’s 92nd Oscars had no shortage of stellar musical performances. Billie Eilish performed a poignant cover of the Beatles’ Yesterday during the In Memoriam segment, accompanied by her brother and producer Finneas O’Connell. 25 more words

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