2 w. ago Why Pakistani TV dramas are ‘what Bollywood is to India’, and how they break down barriers

Pakistan is a drama powerhouse whose low-key soaps are big in India, fostering connection between rival nations in a way diplomacy cannot.

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3 w. ago At Oscars 2025 indie drama Anora wins big, Adrien Brody makes it two, Demi Moore spurned

History repeats itself as Academy ignores Hollywood blockbusters to elevate sex drama Anora, winner of best picture and four other Oscars.

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3 w. ago Sean Baker, winner of 4 Oscars for Anora, took the long road to Hollywood’s grandest stage

A leading indie filmmaker with a focus on sex workers, the 54-year-old Baker had only once had a film nominated for an Academy Award.

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3 w. ago Oscars 2025: wide open race for best picture, chance of first Oscar for some big stars

The Academy Awards ceremony begins with a few strong favourites for awards but many uncertainties, including which film takes biggest prize.

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3 w. ago Oscars 2025: first Academy Award for Kieran Culkin, wide open race for best picture

The Academy Awards ceremony begins with a few strong favourites for awards but many uncertainties, including which film takes biggest prize.

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3 w. ago Oscars 2025: upset best actress win for Anora star, to add to the film’s three earlier awards

Nearly all the best picture contenders have now won awards, but which of them will take the big prize at the Academy Awards?

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3 w. ago Oscars 2025 as it happened: Sean Baker’s Anora wins best picture and 4 other awards

Sean Baker’s comedy-drama about a stripper takes the biggest award all after wins including best picture and best actress for Mikey Madison.

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