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Why the Oscars weren't worth waking up for

Why the Oscars weren't worth waking up for

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards were, without question, the most badly written and weakly produced show in the last two decades, and quite likely one of the most drab shows of all time.

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Martin Scorsese, 'the reigning king of cinema', gets an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale.

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seatbelts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week.

AR Rahman's back in Oscar race with Tamil song

AR Rahman's back in Oscar race with Tamil song

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The Tamil song 'Na Na' has been shortlisted for nomination in the original song category for the 82nd Academy Awards.

Oscars 2018: Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek on the red carpet

Oscars 2018: Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek on the red carpet

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Looking at the glamorous Oscar red carpet!

Pics: When celebs wore Chanel on the Oscars red carpet

Pics: When celebs wore Chanel on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Chanel designer late Karl Lagerfeld's best red carpet moments at the Academy Awards.

Around 3.3 mn Indians watched Oscars on TV

Around 3.3 mn Indians watched Oscars on TV

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

This is nearly 3 per cent of the total number of cable and satellite TV viewers--an extremely good number, considering past coverage data -- say media planners.

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Watch the trailers and predict the winner.

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Making her film debut with The Householder, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote more screenplays than novels, winning two Oscars -- for A Room with a View and Howards End. She kept her distance from the film crowd, seeking refuge in the 'protective' company of her two life-long collaborators, Director James Ivory and Producer Ismail Merchant.

Oscars 2013: Place your bets on the 9 Best Picture nominees

Oscars 2013: Place your bets on the 9 Best Picture nominees

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Best Picture Oscar nominees at a glance.

The Oscar selfie that brought Twitter down!

The Oscar selfie that brought Twitter down!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

How Ellen Degeneres's sole tweet sent her Twitter followers into a tizzy!

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The smash-hit musical -- led by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling -- picked up the most nods on Tuesday, and tied the record set by Titanic and All About Eve.

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

When rejected for a role in the school play, she took to costume designing by chance.

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's looking at some brilliant movies.

Will Mudbound get Netflix an Oscar nomination?

Will Mudbound get Netflix an Oscar nomination?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Even as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decide if a film backed by a streaming service qualifies for a 'regular' feature nomination, both critics and audiences hope Mudbound makes it to the Oscars, says Nikita Puri.

Film on Indian novel is Nepal's pick for Oscars

Film on Indian novel is Nepal's pick for Oscars

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Nepal has entered Basain, based on a famous novel of the same name by Darjeeling-born Lila Bahadur Chhetri, for the Oscars

Why we should be glad Mad Max didn't win the Oscar for Best Picture

Why we should be glad Mad Max didn't win the Oscar for Best Picture

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

For starters, Mad Max: Fury Road is gloriously nuts, says Raja Sen.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.

The Good Road misses Oscar short-list for Best Foreign Language Film

The Good Road misses Oscar short-list for Best Foreign Language Film

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Gyan Correa's film has not made it to the nine films that were short-listed for the 86th Annual Academy Awards.

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Oscar nominations 2014: It's disappointing omissions galore this year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Oscar nominations 2014: According to Raja Sen, this year's chosen ones are (mostly) loud and showy examples of the best in the craft.

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'

Oscar-winning director of Gandhi Sir Richard Attenborough no more

Oscar-winning director of Gandhi Sir Richard Attenborough no more

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Oscar-winning British filmmaker Richard Attenborough, renowned for his critically-acclaimed biopic on Mahatma Gandhi, has died. He was 90.

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Mad Max: Fury Road has a very realistic chance of sweeping the Oscars, predicts Raja Sen.

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored in each half to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Lazio on Wednesday that secured them top spot in Champions League Group E, the first time since 2016 that they had reached the knockouts as group winners.

Oscars 2017: Taraji P Henson, Charlize Theron walk the red carpet

Oscars 2017: Taraji P Henson, Charlize Theron walk the red carpet

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

A look at the red carpet pictures.

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

Meet the Oscar winners

Meet the Oscar winners

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Here's a closer look at the major winners of the evening.

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Oscars 2016: Priyanka, Rachel McAdams on the red carpet

Oscars 2016: Priyanka, Rachel McAdams on the red carpet

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A look at the pictures.

The Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

The Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

Kartiki's Fangirl Moment With Tom Cruise

Kartiki's Fangirl Moment With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

India got a special seat at the 95th Oscars luncheon table, as our film folk mingled with Hollywood's biggest stars.

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We are the same people who can quench a man's thirst and also kill him.'

Must-see: The menu at the Governors Ball

Must-see: The menu at the Governors Ball

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Want to know what the guests will eat at the 92nd Academy Awards Governors Ball? Take a look!

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The complete set of winners on Oscar night!

Decoding the Oscar nominations, 2012

Decoding the Oscar nominations, 2012

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

According to Raja Sen, the 2012 edition could easily be labelled as the most contentious nominations we've seen in the past few years.