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Oscar-winning ‘My Octopus Teacher’ highlights connectivity and environmental issues

April 30, 2021Environment

South African Oscar-winning “My Octopus Teacher” draws attention to human connectivity with nature and environmental issues.

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Oscar-nominated ‘Wolfwalkers’ blends environmental, spiritual history of Ireland

April 23, 2021Arts, Culture & Media

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The real women of ‘The Favourite’ included an 18th-century Warren Buffett

February 22, 2019

Actress Zita Hanrot holds her trophy after receiving the Best Female Newcomer Award for her role in the film "Fatima" at the 41st Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris, France.

France has its own version of #OscarsSoWhite

February 29, 2016Culture

Here’s who is boycotting the Oscars

January 19, 2016Culture

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If you are watching the Oscars tonight, this game is for you

February 20, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Some people watch the Super Bowl for the ads. We watch the Oscars for the odd things that stars say and do. We’ve made it easy to keep track of the clichés and self-parodies with Studio 360’s Awards Night Bingo card. So get ready to mark on your card when someone begins a speech with “Oh my god!” or invokes Nelson Mandela.

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