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War movies are big, first-time acting nominees had a great morning, and inclusion at the Oscars is still an uphill battle. All this, plus the big showing for the unconventional nominations leader.

Michelle Yeoh hailed as first Asian woman to get best actress nod, Naatu Naatu, first Indian film song to be nominated.

The Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All at Once are among the films expected to win big at this year’s Oscars

Ahead of the official Academy nominations on Tuesday, Observer critics and film writers pick their standout movies, performances, directors and more

There were, admittedly, some notable distractions at last year’s ceremony, so you might have missed it: The old Oscar rules have gone out the window. A film, streamed by Apple TV+, won Hollywood’s top award without a penny of box office. But this year — plot twist! — there isn’t…

There were, admittedly, some notable distractions at last year’s ceremony, so you might have missed it: The old Oscar rules have gone out the window

The Academy rarely rewards crowdpleasing blockbusters. But as prestige dramas bomb at the box office, will it have any other choice?

Predictions for this year's Academy Awards.

The awards will take place in London on Sunday 19 February.