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Ukraine embassy in SA hosts historic documentary screening
Photojournalist Mstyslav Chernov shares the siege of Mariupol with the world
‘Oppenheimer’ receives 13 Oscar nominations
The portrait of the father of the atomic bomb was followed by Poor Thing and Killers of the Flower Moon, in terms of nominations
Fun facts about this year’s Oscar nominees
"The Shape of Water" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" are expected to do battle for the main prizes at the Oscars.
Inxeba looks to be a strong Oscar contender
“The film will be able to stand out from the pack and it also has many elements in its favour".
What had us talking: Oscars red carpet, Zim censors ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
From what actors like Lupita Nyong’o and Scarlett Johansson wore, to the death of legendary jazz musician Clarke Terry, here’s what had us talking.
A drop in female directors
A study by San Diego State University finds that only 7% of Hollywood’s biggest hits are helmed by women.
Restaurant pays over $44k for Pharrell’s hat
Fast food restaurant Arby’s has paid $44 100 for a Vivienne Westwood hat made famous by producer-rapper-singer Pharrell Williams.
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.
Oscars: Shortlist announced for best foreign language film
From a list of 75 candidates, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist for the best foreign language film prize.
Argo wins best picture award at the Oscars
US first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Oscars where she presented the award for best picture to "Argo".
Debated, criticised and tweeted, 2013 Oscar nominees stimulate talk
From "Argo" to "Life of Pi", this year’s best film nominees have been some of the most talk-provoking and op-ed-generating in recent Oscar history.
‘Lincoln’ and ‘Argo’ top contenders at Baftas
Presidential biopic "Lincoln," epic musical "Les Miserables" and boy-meets-tiger voyage "Life of Pi" lead the race for Britain’s Academy Awards.
‘Lincoln’ leads Oscar nominations
US presidential drama ‘Lincoln’ led the pack of Oscar nominees with 12 nominations, in the race for the world’s top film honours.
‘Lincoln’, ‘Les Mis’ look for big Oscar haul
Crusaders for good, old-fashioned Western democracy look to be the key figures vying for this year’s Academy Awards.
Oscar nominations offer no surprises
Silent-era throwback film <i>The Artist</i> and Martin Scorsese’s <i>Hugo</i> lead the pack of Oscar nominees.