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All Academy Awards articles – Page 42
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FeaturesMichael Fassbender: the master and the mastermind
Following a series of charismatic turns, Michael Fassbender finishes 2015 on a high with a suitably meticulous portrayal of Apple saviour Steve Jobs. Tom Grater chats to the actor about method and motivation
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FeaturesIdris Elba: a commanding turn
Idris Elba’s mesmerising performance as the predatory soldier Commandant in Cary Fukunaga’s Beasts Of No Nation is based on the actor’s empathy with his character, as he tells Jeremy Kay.
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FeaturesSaoirse Ronan and John Crowley discuss 'Brooklyn'
John Crowley, the director of Brooklyn, talks to his leading lady Saoirse Ronan about dancing with the camera, connecting to the role and a fortuitous meeting with Patti Smith. Wendy Mitchell reports.
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FeaturesBrie Larson: up close and personal
Brie Larson went to startling lengths to prepare for the role of a lifetime in Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, as she reveals to Jeremy Kay.
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FeaturesThe Swedish Girl: Alicia Vikander
How did the Swedish actress who made her name in a Danish film climb up the international A-list so quickly? Charles Gant charts the stellar career so far of The Danish Girl’s Alicia Vikander.
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FeaturesTarget acquired: Benicio del Toro on 'Sicario'
Benicio del Toro talks to Jeremy Kay about his role as a ruthless killer in Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario and the disheartening lack of progress in the war on drugs since his work on Traffic in 2000.
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FeaturesWe need to talk about Kate: Kate Winslet on 'Steve Jobs'
In Steve Jobs, Kate Winslet plays the Apple genius’s closest confidante and moral conscience. She tells Matt Mueller about looking out for Michael Fassbender and finding good roles in the industry.
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NewsLive-action, animation shorts advance in Oscar race
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences announced on Thursday the shortlists for both categories.
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FeaturesNaji Abu Nowar talks Jordan's Oscar submission 'Theeb'
Director Naji Abu Nowar describes how the optimism and energy of the Arab Spring inspired him to make his debut feature, Theeb, Jordan’s entry to the best foreign-language film Oscar.
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FeaturesDeniz Gamze Ergüven talks French Oscar submission 'Mustang'
Deniz Gamze Ergüven reveals how the production of her debut feature Mustang is itself a tale of female emancipation.
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FeaturesOscars 2016: Latin American contenders
The last time a Latin American film won the foreign-language Oscar was in 2009 with The Secret In Their Eyes, now remade with Nicole Kidman. Screen meets four of this year’s hot contenders.
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FeaturesGiulio Ricciarelli talks German Oscar submission 'Labyrinth Of Lies'
Making a film about how Germany dealt with the aftermath of the Holocaust was an educational journey for Labyrinth Of Lies director Giulio Ricciarelli, as he tells Jeremy Kay.
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FeaturesLaszlo Nemes talks Hungary's Oscar submission 'Son Of Saul'
Since its debut at Cannes, Laszlo Nemes’ Son Of Saul has become one of the most admired films of recent years. So why did so few financiers want to back it?
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FeaturesOscars 2016: Mark Johnson talks chairing foreign-language category
Mark Johnson, chairman of AMPAS’s foreign-language film award committee, tells Matt Mueller about the quiet revolution that has led to films such as Amour and Ida winning the coveted Oscar
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FeaturesOscars 2016: inside the 81 Best Foreign-Language Film submissions
The 81 features submitted for foreign-language Oscar contention will be whittled down to a shortlist of nine in mid-December, before being narrowed further to the final five nominations. Screen delivers the lowdown on this year’s contenders.
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News'Anomalisa', 'Inside Out' among 16 animation Oscar contenders
The Academy has announced the titles submitted for consideration in the animation feature category for the 88th Academy Awards.
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NewsOscars: Academy receives 124 documentary submissions
Titles include Asif Kapadia’s Amy Winehouse documentary, Michael Moore’s Where To Invade Next and Matthew Heineman’s Cartel Land.
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NewsChris Rock to host Oscars
The multihyphenate will return to preside over the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 28, 2016.
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NewsOscars: 81 titles confirmed for Best Foreign-Language Film
Films from 81 countries have been subitted for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
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NewsArgentina selects 'El Clan' for Oscars
Pablo Trapero’s true-life thriller will fly the flag for his country.