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Oscar's night of stagflation: Lame jokes, the Coens' hidden dynamic, a few big surprises -- and an insult delivered to an entire continent.; Andrew O'Hehir Feb 25, 2008
Does Oscar hate his own smell?: The academy shows American-style self-loathing by handing its biggest trophies to foreigners and drowning itself in montages. Save us, George Clooney!; By Cintra Wilson Feb 25, 2008
From "Sicko" to Iraq-o: Oscar-nominated documentaries as a hotbed of anti-Bush, antiwar ideology? Heaven forfend!; Andrew O'Hehir Feb 23, 2008
Which Oscar nominees look the best?: Stephanie Zacharek and Matt Singer talk about the best-looking movies of 2007.; Feb 22, 2008
Push the envelope, please!: Oscar's getting old and saggy. Can he remake himself with a few simple tucks, some carefully placed electrodes and a roll of duct tape?; By James Hannaham Feb 22, 2008
Oscar vs. durn furriners: After a great '07 for the foreign-language Oscars, here's a hearty welcome-back to the same old academy cluelessness.; Andrew O'Hehir Feb 21, 2008
Oscar shorts: Animation: From a nightmarish train voyage to a heartbreaking Russian romance, the Academy offers a strong and eccentric collection.; Andrew O'Hehir Feb 21, 2008
A strong year for Oscar shorts: From a devastating, Bergmanesque drama to a dreamlike train voyage and a tender Russian romance.; Andrew O'Hehir Feb 21, 2008
The return of "Peter & the Wolf": An Oscar-nominated short brings back Prokofiev's classic music -- but a host of videos show it's been with us all along.; Caitlin Shamberg Feb 21, 2008
Too great to be good: Does Daniel Day-Lewis' overwrought, Oscar-nominated turn in "There Will Be Blood" prove he's too taken with himself to surrender to a role?; By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 20, 2008
Oscar, are you listening?: Salon writers and special guests weigh in on their favorite performances and movies of the year -- and the ones they couldn't stand.; Feb 19, 2008
Oscar and Hollywood in splitsville!: The Academy has turned its back on the multiplex moneymakers and wrapped smaller indie films in its warm, glittery embrace. But Hollywood isn't crying (yet).; By Andrew O'Hehir Feb 18, 2008
Love, hate and the Oscars: The range and diversity of Tuesday's Oscar nominations signal the triumph of Indiewood -- and the depth of Hollywood's self-hatred.; Andrew O'Hehir Jan 22, 2008
Save Oscar: More streaking, less speeching and other ways to improve the broadcast -- courtesy of Salon's reader community, Table Talk.; Mar 2, 2007
Regarding Oscar: Salon critics and special guests weigh in on the Academy Awards -- the wins, the dresses, the absence of Anna Nicole!; Feb 26, 2007
Hollywood gets humble: Ellen was 'Ellish in her tacky leisure suits. But at Sunday night's Oscars, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Hudson, Al Gore and the rest restored fame's good name.; By Cintra Wilson Feb 26, 2007
Gore inspired to take opportunity to ...: The Oscar's best political gag.; By David Puner Feb 26, 2007
Oscar musical comedy: Comedian's theory on how to make leap to Oscar-worthy performance: Skip the laughs and take "that gay coalmining film with James Spader."; By David Puner Feb 26, 2007
The Fix: An Oscar summary. BitTorrent goes legal. Plus: Davis tells Love, "I want to squirt on you"?; By Scott Lamb Feb 26, 2007
And the Oscar for product placement goes to ...: It's time we recognize the unsung heroes -- the Sonys, the Fords, the Aston Martins -- who worked their hardest to worm their way into our hearts.; By Kerry Lauerman Feb 26, 2007
Five easy pieces: Hen and Bunny take on the 2007 Oscar nominees for Best Picture!; Heather Havrilesky Feb 25, 2007
And Salon's honorary Oscar goes to...: Alec Baldwin, who blew us away in not one, not two, but three movies this year alone. Someone hand that man a gold statuette!; By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 24, 2007
"Before they were nominees": Most of these Oscar-nominated actors gave it 110 percent in some cheesy roles.; By David Puner Feb 23, 2007
Beyond the Multiplex: Move over, Clint! Out of the way, Marty! On Sunday night, the Academy will also honor some amazing documentary and foreign films. Here's a look at them.; By Andrew O'Hehir Feb 22, 2007
"It felt like this was supposed to happen": Fifteen years ago, Jackie Earle Haley had given up on acting. Now the former teenage heartthrob is back with an Oscar nomination for his creepy role in "Little Children."; By Willa Paskin Feb 21, 2007

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