Oscars 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio lands starring role in Girl Scout troop's cookie campaign

Leonardo DiCaprios Best Actor win forThe Revenantwas one of the biggest moments at last months Oscars. But by the timehe won his first Academy Award, it was nearly pre-ordained. A New York troop created a poster mixing DiCaprios Trefoils moment with theBe Like Bill meme. Credit: Rex/Shutterstock Leo wants an Oscar. Leo buys Girl Scout Cookies at the Awards, the poster reads. Leo wins an Oscar. Buy Girl Scout Cookies....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Christopher Arellano

Oscars 2016: Mad Max: Fury Road production designer throws shade at Michael Bay

Oscar approves, and George Millers film has won several Academy Awards, including the prize for production designer. Gibson replied, Hopefully our next one. But if Michael Bay is listening, Ive yet to see a decent one of thoseTransformerswith t-ts. Credit: Jasin Boland In the past Bay has been criticized for his portrayal of women on screen. The formerTransformersstarimplied Megan Fox left the franchise because of it. Mad Maxcast and crew have been fielding questions about the films gender politics even since it debuted....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Antonio Reed

Oscars 2016: Michael Fassbender reacts to Steve Jobs nomination

I just feel very lucky, very privileged, Fassbender says about the nomination. Its been such a great year for cinema, even films that havent been nominated. Asked if things felt different this time around, Fassbender said no. I dont think it ever changes, he says. The first time, again, I was very humbled by the consideration. Its always very exciting. … Well, not always, just the twice. Its baffling, but thats why I was saying that I feel privileged....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Scott Brown

Oscars 2016: Public Enemy's 'Fight The Power' soundtracks closing credits

Im here at the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the White Peoples Choice Awards, Rockremarkedin his monologue. Youre damn right Hollywood is racist, he later commented. Fight the Power also bears a specific connection to Hollywood and this years Oscars. Credit: Adam Taylor/ABC via Getty Images Public Enemyoriginally recordedthe song for Spike Lees iconic 1989 filmDo the Right Thing. This year, Lee did not attend the ceremony. How is it possible for the second consecutive year all 20 contenders under the acting category are white?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Angela Walker

Oscars 2016: Ranking the Speeches

Although her gratitude and shock were endearing, the speech itself didn’t contain any especially unforgettable moments. Pope Francis, its time to protect the children and restore the faith. As he put it, There isnt a great soundtrack without a great movie that inspires it. MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images The enthusiastic duo dashed onto stage, cheering, Yeah, yeah yeah! Sound artists are storytellers, Mangini said. Thank you, George. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP I hope to see you around the next campfire....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · David Miller

Oscars 2016: Real-Life Inspirations for This Year's Movies

Bale plays hedge fund manager Michael Burry, the first person to predict the collapse. Rezendes wrotethe first article, published Jan. 6, 2002, in the Pulitzer Prize-winning series of revelatory coverage. Jaap Buitendijk/Paramount Pictures; Jim Spellman/WireImage Jaap Buitendijk/Paramount Pictures; Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Jin Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Jaap Buitendijk/Paramount Pictures Jaap Buitendijk/ 20th Century Fox; Marty Lederhandler/AP Jaap Buitendijk/Dreamworks/Disney; ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images Kimberley French/20th Century Fox; Wikimedia Commons...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Valerie Harris

Oscars 2016: Red Carpet Style

See all the stars at the 88th Academy Awards Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet Saoirse Ronan Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso Kerry Washington Rooney Mara Jennifer Garner Alicia Vikander Common Daisy Ridley Isla Fisher Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin Reese Witherspoon Mindy Kaling Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber Jacob Tremblay Sofia Vergara Chrissy Teigen and musician John Legend Naomi Watts Julianne Moore Rachel McAdams Sam Smith Olivia Wilde Jordyn Blum and Dave Grohl Olivia Munn Lady Gaga Brie Larson Michael Keaton Gena Rowlands Jared Leto Jennifer Lawrence Forrest Goodluck Patricia Arquette Kelly Ripa Cate Blanchett Heidi Klum Emily Blunt Margot Robbie Amy Poehler Abraham Attah Giuliana Rancic Henry Cavill Eddie Redmayne Andra Day Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Charlize Theron Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh Jennifer Jason Leigh Tina Fey Whoopi Goldberg Priyanka Chopra Maria Menounos Sophie Turner Jason Segel Ryan Seacrest Brad Goreski Debbie Matenopoulos Mario Lopez Orlando Jones Diane Warren Robin Roberts Michael Strahan Amy Robach Lara Spencer Charlotte Rampling Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish Tom Hooper Christian Bale and Sibi Blazic Sunrise Coigney and actor Mark Ruffalo Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden Steve Granitz/WireImage...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Kimberly Tran

Oscars 2016: Room author Emma Donoghue on adapted screenplay nomination

Ive had the best ride. It never felt anonymous or faceless or that the money people were setting the terms. Every line of that letter convinced me, she says. Credit: Caitlin Cronenberg He didnt mention is previous films, and he didnt sell me on his virtues or reputation. It was full of confidence. He had a very clear vision of the film. That said, Donoghue has learned a thing or two about translating a bestselling novel to the big screen....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Paige Johnson

Oscars 2016: Room director Lenny Abrahamson flummoxed by Oscar nomination

Not everyone was lamenting the absence of Ridley Scott from the list of five Oscar nominations for Best Director. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:After the Producers Guild snub ofRoom, were you at all prepared for this? LENNY ABRAHAMSON:Not at all. Credit: John Phillips/Getty Images This came down to some people who watched the film and really loved it and cared about it. I had read all of the punditry, which I really believed....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Laurie Hines

Oscars 2016: See Louis C.K. explain why Documentary Short is his favorite category

The Best Documentary Short category isnt exactly the most eagerly anticipated section of the Academy Awards traditionally. This is easily my favorite subject, he said. These people, this isdocumentary short film. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images … You cannot make a dime on this … So this Oscarmeanssomething, because all they do is tell stories that are important. That is the power of film. This Oscar is going to be the nicest thing they ever own in their life....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Amber Patton

Oscars 2016: See Stars Mingle at Afterparties

After the show, it’s the afterparty. See famous faces at the soirees, ahead. Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Mike Windle/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Mike Windle/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Jeff Vespa/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Mike Windle/VF16/WireImage Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Jeff Vespa/VF16/WireImage) Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Larry Busacca/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Kevin Mazur/VF16/WireImage Jeff Vespa/VF16/WireImage Jeff Vespa/VF16/WireImage...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Lisa Williams

Oscars 2016: Son of Saul wins Best Foreign Language Film

Son of Saulwon Best Foreign Language Film at Sundays Academy Awards. The film was widely considered to be the frontrunner in this race. Nemes also co-wrote the film with Clara Royer. Credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Thats the hope of this film, director Laszlo Nemes said while accepting the first win for Hungary. InEWs review, critic Chris Nashawaty gaveSon of Saulan A and called it an absolute masterpiece. Additionally, he praised it for its unique take on a familiar subject....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Robert Coffey

Oscars 2016: Spike Lee commends Academy president for diversity response

The world has changed. You have social media, Lee said. People are more vocal about it, and Im happy that Michael Moore has stepped up. Credit: Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images George Clooney stepped up. Thats what I wrote in my essay. Im tired of people calling me for my reaction. Why dont you speak to the white nominees? Ask how they feel about it. Why not talk to the studio heads about it?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Kevin Johnson