Movies Update: Oscars Highlights

“Parasite” makes history, and more.

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By Mekado Murphy Movies Editor

Hey, movie fans!

In this special Academy Awards-focused newsletter, we’re looking back on an Oscar night that made history. We detail the best and worst moments of the night, discuss the significance of “Parasite” ending up on top, show you the best looks from the red carpet, provide a review of the host-free broadcast, give you highlights and analysis from our critics and reporters, tell you where to stream the winning films and much, much more.

Noel West for The New York Times   The Best and Worst Moments of the 2020 Oscars All hail Bong Joon Ho — and Billie Eilish’s puzzled reactions and Janelle Monáe’s red-carpet stunner. Here’s what we were talking about after the ceremony. By The New York Times Noel West for The New York Times   Oscars 2020: Highlights From a History-Making Night “Parasite” was the first movie not in English to win best film. It also won best director, best international film and best original screenplay. By Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling Noel West for The New York Times   ‘Parasite’ Earns Best-Picture Oscar, First for a Movie Not in English The South Korean thriller made history at this year’s Academy Awards. By Kyle Buchanan and Brooks Barnes

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THE WINNERS Noel West for The New York Times   Oscar Winners 2020: The Complete List Here are the winners of the 92nd Academy Awards. By Sara Aridi Clockwise from top left: Neon; Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros.; Wilson Webb/Netflix; Pathe   Where to Stream ‘Parasite’ and Other Big Oscar Winners Nearly all of the night’s winners are available online to stream, rent or buy. Here’s at look at what they are and where to find them. By Scott Tobias

ANALYSIS A Driverless Oscars Takes a Winding Road Without a host for a second year, the ceremony offered a grab bag of emotional moments and head-scratching choices. by james poniewozik The Oscars Red Carpet: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About When it came to fashion, it was old Hollywood vs. new. Guess who won. by vanessa friedman Oscars 2020: Highlights and Analysis The New York Times writers and critics Dave Itzkoff, Cara Buckley and Wesley Morris provided live commentary during the 92nd Academy Awards. Read their reactions and analysis.

THE RED CARPET AND PARTIES Calla Kessler/The New York Times   The Best Oscars Red Carpet and After-Parties Photos Our favorite looks from the Academy Awards red carpet and the parties after the show, with Brad Pitt, Regina King, Martha Stewart and Billie Eilish. Calla Kessler/The New York Times   Inside the 2020 Oscar Parties Brad Pitt, Bong Joon Ho, Renée Zellweger and Joaquin Phoenix at the Governors Ball and the Vanity Fair party. By Ben Widdicombe and Nicole Sperling Video by Emily Rhyne/The New York Times   Come to the Oscars With Brad Pitt and Us What we saw on the Oscars red carpet. By Emily Rhyne, Josh Haner and Calla Kessler Calla Kessler/The New York Times   What Happened on the 2020 Oscars Red Carpet Did you miss the preshow? We have you covered. By Jonah Engel Bromwich, Jessica Testa and Vanessa Friedman Josh Haner/The New York Times   Billy Porter’s Oscars Look Has Ties to Kensington Palace How one room in a centuries-old palace found its way onto the red carpet. By Jessica Testa Josh Haner/The New York Times   De’Andre Arnold on First Red Carpet: the ‘Kid With Dreads Is at the Oscars’ De’Andre Arnold, 18, is at the show with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, who produced “Hair Love.” By Jonah Engel Bromwich

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MOMENTS FROM THE CEREMONY Noel West for The New York Times   Janelle Monáe Highlights Diversity and Snubbed Films in Oscars Opener Her musical number honored black artists and female directors. It also brought up films that were not nominated, including “Us” and “Midsommar.” By Julia Jacobs Noel West for The New York Times   Steve Martin and Chris Rock’s Oscars Non-Monologue Monologue Chris Rock and Steve Martin helped kick off the 2020 Academy Awards with a traditional monologue, much like in past awards shows. But don’t call them hosts. By Sopan Deb Noel West for The New York Times   Joaquin Phoenix Pleads for Animal Rights in Academy Awards Speech The actor, who won for his performance in “Joker,” also spoke about societal inequality and quoted his brother. By Sopan Deb Noel West for The New York Times   Translating for Bong Joon Ho at the Oscars: Aspiring Director Sharon Choi Choi, who interpreted for the “Parasite” director and others involved with the film, has become a familiar face throughout awards season. By Nancy Coleman Noel West for The New York Times   ‘Hair Love’ Receives a Lot of Love at the Oscars for Best Animated Short Film The animated short centers on an African-American father who is learning how to style his daughter’s natural hair for the first time. By Julia Jacobs National Geographic   ‘Genius’ Trailer: Cynthia Erivo Plays Aretha Franklin A teaser trailer for the latest season of the National Geographic anthology series offered a first look at Erivo’s portrayal of the Queen of Soul. By Gabe Cohn Mario Anzuoni/Reuters   Motion Picture Academy Museum Will Open in December The museum, nine decades in the making and costing at least $388 million, was originally set to open in 2017. By Brooks Barnes

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