Even after campaigning was well underway in fall 2024, the year 2025 saw one of the messiest Oscar seasons in internet memory, “Conclave” levels of contenders and nominees’ chances dropping left and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Below is a breakdown of the 2025 Oscars’ Best Picture nominees and where you can stream each ...

This year’s Best Picture nominees include a three-hour American epic about an architect, a blockbuster adaptation of a popular Broadway show, a gonzo body horror film about aging in Hollywood, and a ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Oscars Best Picture Commentary (Updated Dec. 18, 2025): The steamroller that is “One Battle After Another” is not slowing down. In fact, it’s picking up speed. Paul Thomas Anderson’s adaptation of the ...

Best Picture commentary (Updated Feb. 26, 2025): Sean Baker’s “Anora” has been the frontrunner all season, winning the DGA, PGA, Critics Choice, and WGA awards — a combination that has only failed ...

At the 97th annual Academy Awards, presented on March 2, "Anora" won five Oscars, including for best picture. Watch scenes from "Anora" and the other nominated movies below, along with interviews with ...