Oscars

It's a time-tested routine with few surprises by the time we reach Oscar season: A handful of films shock and awe at niche film festivals around the world and land at the Oscars to the surprise of American audiences. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

What to watch before the 2018 Oscars

Stephen Kent · January 25, 2018 10:05 pm

The Substandard on the Oscar Nominees

TWS Podcast · January 23, 2018 7:38 pm

For celebrities hoping to regain trust and favor, restraint will still be the hottest accessory on red carpets this winter. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

The unthinkable has happened: Hollywood is actually doing something about sexual harassment

Emily Jashinsky · January 2, 2018 4:34 pm

Harvey Weinstein has denied the allegations of non-consentual sex, though in his initial statement in response to the Times' story he admitted that that he has "caused a lot of pain." (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Harvey Weinstein kicked out of the Academy amid sexual assault scandal

Daniel Chaitin · October 14, 2017 8:58 pm

And the Oscar Goes to…

The Scrapbook · May 13, 2017 12:20 pm

And the Oscar Goes to…

The Scrapbook · May 12, 2017 6:00 am

"It wasn't about the racism, immigrants or anything," Caine explained, "it was about freedom." (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

Beltway Confidential

Michael Caine voted for Brexit, explains it was ‘about freedom’

Emily Jashinsky · April 6, 2017 3:01 pm

Beltway Confidential

Just how deeply entrenched is Trump inside America’s collective mind?

Jack King · March 5, 2017 12:00 am

‘Moonlight’ Sonata

John Podhoretz · March 3, 2017 6:55 am

Hard-hitting journalism indeed. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Really. Breitbart uses ‘EXCLUSIVE’ interview with Trump to talk about the Oscars

Becket Adams · February 27, 2017 11:23 pm

The Envelope, Please

TWS Podcast · February 27, 2017 10:20 pm

When it comes to casting and recognizing actors with disabilities, the Oscars is still so able. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

Despite diversity, #OscarsSoAble

Daniel Allott · February 27, 2017 10:17 pm