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Excitement in Hiroshima after 'Drive My Car' Oscar win

Film Mar 31, 2022

Excitement in Hiroshima after 'Drive My Car' Oscar win

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film, which was shot mainly in Hiroshima and won an Academy Award for best international feature film, could renew interest in the prefecture as a filming locale

Jada Pinkett Smith says it's a 'season for healing' after Oscars incident

Entertainment News Mar 30, 2022

Jada Pinkett Smith says it's a 'season for healing' after Oscars incident

by Lisa Richwine

The actress didn't refer directly to the incident involving her husband, Will Smith, and comedian Chris Rock in an Instagram post.

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock after academy condemns his slap

Entertainment News Mar 29, 2022

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock after academy condemns his slap

by Nicole Sperling, Matt Stevens and Julia Jacobs

"I was out of line and I was wrong,” Smith said in a statement. "I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be.”

'CODA' triumphs at Oscars as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage

Entertainment News Mar 28, 2022

'CODA' triumphs at Oscars as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage

Stars, streamer surprises and one shocking slap — the 94th Academy Awards.

Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then apologizes after winning Oscar

Entertainment News Mar 28, 2022

Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then apologizes after winning Oscar

The comedian made a joke about the appearance of Smith's wife, who said in December she has been battling an autoimmune disorder that can cause hair loss and balding.

How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?

Film Mar 25, 2022

How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?

by James Hadfield

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is nominated in four categories at the 94th Academy Awards, but win or lose, the film joins an exclusive club for cinematic greats.

‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?

Film | Wide Angle Jan 15, 2022

‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?

by Mark Schilling

“Drive My Car,” a film based on a short story by Haruki Murakami and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, has garnered a long list of prizes since premiering last July at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won three awards, including best screenplay. It was also ...

Time to rid our screens of Asian stereotypes

Commentary / World May 26, 2021

Time to rid our screens of Asian stereotypes

by Curtis S. Chin

Until the 93rd Academy Awards were held last month, more white actresses had won Oscars for playing Asians than actual Asian actresses have won.

Chloe Zhao and ‘Nomadland’ win at 2021 Oscars

Entertainment News Apr 26, 2021

Chloe Zhao and ‘Nomadland’ win at 2021 Oscars

by Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling

Zhao, who is Chinese, became only the second woman, and the first woman of color, to win the best director award.

'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho gets hero's welcome on return to South Korea

Asia Pacific Feb 16, 2020

'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho gets hero's welcome on return to South Korea

"Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho was greeted with cheers and applause as he returned to South Korea on Sunday after his historic four-Oscar win. About 300 reporters and fans were waiting to greet Bong as he arrived at the Incheon International Airport. "Thank you for the applause, ...

'Parasite' Oscars say a lot about South Korea

Commentary / World Feb 13, 2020

'Parasite' Oscars say a lot about South Korea

by Noah Smith

The nation's carefully planned economic rise has been matched by its cultural reach.

Shock 'Parasite' Oscar cements South Korea's status as a cultural powerhouse

Entertainment News Feb 12, 2020

Shock 'Parasite' Oscar cements South Korea's status as a cultural powerhouse

by Sohee Kim and Jihye Lee

South Korea's status as a cultural juggernaut just got a serious shot of international credibility. "Parasite," a dark comedy about the divisions of wealth and class, became the first foreign-language film in history to win the coveted Oscar for best film. The movie — made ...

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