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Ahead, a look at the years best actress nominees. Pick up the latest issue of EWhere. BRIE LARSON,ROOM Breaking out has two meanings for Brie Larson. Credit: George Kraychyk Theres a tremendous dignity about Brie, he says, but shes also very candid. For Larson, the parallels between her characters journey and her own have now been thrown into high relief. Thats exactly whats happening in my own life. Her performance charming, delicate, and nuanced rises from her deep connection to the character....

Ahead, a look at the years best director nominees. Pick up the latest issue of EWhere. I wanted to attempt to solve things in real time, he says. Credit: Kerry Hayes I learned that fromBirdman. It was worth it, according to them. Not that his vision was always easy to communicate. NICOLE SPERLING LENNY ABRAHAMSON,ROOM The odds were never in Lenny Abrahamsons favor. To make a totally uncompromised film version of her book, Abrahamson pleaded, he should be the director....

Reese Witherspoon “Making friends backstage at the #oscars. #starwars #bb8,” Reese Witherspoon captioned a selfie withStar Wars' BB-8. Mark Ruffalo “I tried to make off with the big one. Instagram/sofiavergara #oscars,” wrote Mark Ruffalo, posing with an oversized Oscar statuette. “Regular low key Sunday night. #HappyOscars #VanityFair Thanks @beglammednow for getting me extra special Oscar Glam-orous.” Instagram/kerrywashington @taylorswift & @lordemusic." But he loves the survivor in me. He’s stood by me all night proud and unashamedly....

Then he got to the heart of it: Is Hollywood racist? I have missed most of Girl Scout cookie season. Director Pete Docter and producer Jonas Riveraaccepted the award. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Thats nothing you might choose but you might make stuff. It will make a world of difference. This is what happens when determined women get together, she said at the top of her inspiring speech. ABC That is the power of film....

On Thursday morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencesselectedthe eight films from 2015 that will compete for Best Picture at this years Oscars. Whether you want to see Leonardo DiCaprio getmauledby a bear, watch Matt Damon get stranded on Mars, or relive the late-2000s financial crisis, this years nominees have a film for you. In case you need a refresher on each movie, or a reason to watch (or rewatch) the nominated flicks before the Feb....

Ahead, a look at the years best picture nominees. Pick up the latest issue of EWhere. No other film in the race had a longer gestation. He eschewed CG for practical effects whenever possible, upping the budget and the risk. It didnt feel like everybody was going to set every day, he says. It felt like we were going into the wasteland: real vehicles with real assailants after you. And now, real acclaim....

Ahead, a look at the years best supporting actor nominees. Pick up the latest issue of EWhere. His friends are gone. Credit: Barry Wetcher His wife, Adrian, has died. And hes been diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The former heavyweight hero is now a defeated champion living among ghosts. Its shocking, heartbreaking to watch, and its a version of the Italian Stallion that Stallone initially resisted. He wasnt sure that audiences wanted to see Rocky that vulnerable, admits director Ryan Coogler....

Ahead, a look at the years best supporting actress nominees. Pick up the latest issue of EWhere. The article said that Tom Hooper was going to direct Eddie Redmayne in the lead role. Researching the part afforded Vikander an education in both trans rights and love. Thats something I really listened to and was very moved by. Im glad its such a part of our film. Fortunately, being enamored with her costar helped....

The record sale of ‘Birth of a Nation’ couldn’t come at a better time. Are others set to follow? I dont know if Fox Searchlight recognizes what an amazing thing they did. That message couldnt have come at a more crucial time. The studios seem to be moving, albeit at a much slower pace. Box office powerhouses but Oscar oversights likeStraight Outta ComptonandCreedproved just that with each grossing more than $100 million....

I watched it alone on my computer, says Larson, laughing. Its just such a public thing that Ive never gone though before. Im a fairly private person, so I wanted it to be just me, by myself. Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images Thats not to say that shes comfortable with all the attention that comes with the acclaim. The Lenny Abrahamson-directed film has earned several Oscar nominations, including for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture....

Imagine your mom is really proud of you. Now, imagine youve just earned an Oscar nomination how freaked out would she be? Well, if youre Saoirse Ronans mom, youre totally and completely over the moon. Credit: Kerry Brown I was in bed asleep, and my mam ran into my room sobbing, says Ronan, laughing. She told me the news, and I wouldnt have it any other way. Sometimes I couldnt manage how I was feeling, says Ronan....

Chris Rock has a theory about why he was picked to host this years Oscars: Ellen said no. Im only here because Ellen said no, and Im sure she said no, like, eight times. She did so good the last time she hosted the show. Credit: Andrew Eccles/ABC Thats kind of the standard. I dont do what she does, but I can admire it, Rock said. I guess I can take a selfie....

Well, Im here at the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the White Peoples Choice Awards. You realize if they nominated hosts, I wouldnt even get this job. So yall be watching Neil Patrick Harris right now. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images But this is the wildest, craziest Oscars to ever host, because weve got all this controversy. No, no black nominees, you know, and people are like Chris, you should boycott....