The 80th Annual Academy Awards
NPR's Academy Awards Photo-Caption Contest()
February 24, 2008 Writing captions on deadline: No fun. That's where you come in. Join us on the Bryant Park Project for a photo-caption contest, with selected shots from the red carpet, the presenter's podium, and the winners' circle. Enjoy!
How to Revamp the Oscars: A Genius Plan()
February 26, 2008 This year's Academy Awards got the worst ratings in ceremony history. Madeleine Brand talks to comedy duo Frangela, former Seinfeld writer Peter Mehlman and others about how they'd fix the show. Prince, gambling and bare midriffs are part of the plan.
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Oscar Diary: Surviving the Red Carpet Alone()
February 25, 2008 Host Madeleine Brand's date got sick at the last minute, so she walked the red carpet at the Oscars by herself. It was fun until she realized that the people yelling at her were actually cheering for Ellen Page.
Oscar-Winning Words of Hard-Won Hope()
February 25, 2008 When Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova recorded the songs that would fill the soundtrack for the film Once, few expected that they'd find a wide audience. Now an unlikely Oscar-winner, "Falling Slowly" is a star-making showcase for Hansard and Irglova's bittersweet, beautiful music.
'No Country for Old Men' Wins Big at Oscars()
February 25, 2008 Joel and Ethan Coen are celebrating a big win. Their crime saga No Country for Old Men was the big winner at Sunday's Academy Awards, taking home four Oscars, including Best Picture.
'No Country for Old Men' Wins Four Oscars()
February 25, 2008 On a night when the acting awards had a distinctly international flavor, a quintessentially American story of violence — No Country for Old Men — made the deepest impression on Oscar voters at the 80th annual Academy Awards, getting the nod for Best Picture.
And the Winner for Best Hors d'oeuvre Is ()
February 24, 2008 At Sunday's Oscars, actors, directors, and production teams will be awarded for their hard work and talent. But Weekend Edition Sunday's food commentator Bonny Wolf thinks food should be remembered when praising supporting roles.
Movie Music 2008: Oscar-Nominated Scores()
February 24, 2008 There's controversy at this year's Academy Awards, and it has nothing to do with the recent writer's strike. Andy Trudeau returns for his annual breakdown of the Oscar nominations for Best Original Score — and some puzzling rule changes.
Oscar Dreams Never Fade Away()
February 24, 2008 Commentator Jake Halpern, author of the book Fame Junkies, introduces us to Hal Riddle, a character actor who never quite made it in Hollywood. He lives in an old-age home for actors, but he's still looking for his big break. He says that if there was a part for an elderly mute in a wheelchair, he could do it — and even win an Academy Award.
Dear Oscar Nominees: We're Sorry We Missed You()
February 22, 2008 Just one of the year's Best Picture nominees — Juno — has rung up much box-office business. Writer Linda Holmes offers gentle apologies to the Oscar-nominated films she meant to see but didn't.
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