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The Baftas don’t even bother with tokenism anymore
The lack of representation at the Baftas used to at least play on the organisers’ conscience. It’s taken a step back even from that.
Oscars 2014: ’12 Years a Slave’ makes history
Steve McQueen's slavery drama won for best picture, making it the first movie from a black director to win the prize in 86 years of the Oscars.
Spoilt for choice at the Oscars
With so many good films in competition, it's difficult to predict winners at this year's Academy Awards.
Baftas: ‘Gravity’ claims biggest trophy haul
While "12 Years a Slave" won Best Film at the Baftas, it was space thriller "Gravity" that walked away with the most trophies for the night.
‘American Hustle’, ‘Gravity’ lead Oscar race
"American Hustle" and "Gravity" have each won 10 Academy Award nominations, while "12 Years a Slave" has garnered nine.
’12 Years a Slave’: Neglected tale of slavery gets Oscar boost
Critics are predicting great things for "12 Years a Slave", Steve McQueen's film based on a 160-year-old slave narrative penned by Solomon Northup.
Golden Globes: ‘American Hustle’, ’12 Years a Slave’ win top prizes
The Golden Globe ceremony has kicked-off Hollywood's awards season. Films such as "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" have won top honours.
12 Years A Slave: Heroic and harrowing, but necessary?
Steve McQueen's Oscar frontrunner is only the latest mainstream film to challenge social issues a little too late, writes David Cox.
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