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Ava DuVernay makes anti-Trump statement at the Oscars

Jeddah - Arab Today

For Hollywood’s A-list, Oscars night is the biggest fashion moment of the year. And Tinseltown’s top stars did not disappoint on Sunday, with some making powerful political statements through their sartorial choices. Several celebrities sported a blue ribbon in support of the American Civil Liberties Union, the rights lobby that has been stridently fighting the Trump administration in court. SpottedRead more

Mahershala Ali on cloud nine after winning Oscar

Hollywood - Arab Today

Heavily-backed favorite Mahershala Ali won the best supporting actor Oscar on Sunday for his portrayal of a drug dealer in coming-of-age drama “Moonlight” — becoming the first Muslim film star to pick up a golden statuette. A first-time nominee, the 43-year-old actor saw off competition from Britain’s Dev Patel, veteran US actors Jeff Bridges and Michael Shannon and newcomer LucasRead more

‘Moonlight’ takes top Oscar after stunning mix-up

Hollywood - Arab Today

Coming-of-age drama “Moonlight” won the best picture Oscar on Sunday, but not before the film industry’s biggest night was marred by one of the worst fiascos in its history, as “La La Land” was mistakenly handed the award first. Until the final minute the film industry’s biggest night had run smoothly, marked by plenty of political statements — mainly jabsRead more

"Moonlight" finally wins Best Picture of 89th Oscars after presenters' mistake

Los Angeles - Xinhua

"Moonlight" received an unexpected surprise by winning the Best Picture of the 89th Academy Awards here on Sunday, after "La La Land" had been presented the award in error. The award presenters, Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty, first presented "La La Land" as the winner, but later realized they had the wrong card. The Academy found out the mistake inRead more

"Moonlight" wins Best Picture Award of 89th Oscar

Los Angeles - Xinhua

"Moonlight," a drama film directed by Barry Jenkins, won the Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards. The film received eight Oscar nominations this year and recently won Best Motion Picture-Drama at the Golden Globe Awards. source: XinhuaRead more

Mahershala Ali wins Best Supporting Actor Award for "Moonlight" at Oscars

Los Angeles - Xinhua

Marshal Ali won the best supporting actor on Sunday at the 89th Oscars for his role in coming of age drama "Moonlight." This 43-year-old African American actor got a lot of attention this awards season for his portrayal of a Cuban drug dealer and the leading role's surrogate parent on the some level in the drama. "Moonlight" told a timelessRead more

'Moonlight' upsets 'La La Land' for top Oscar after major gaffe

Los Angeles - Arab Today

African-American coming-of-age tale "Moonlight" won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday on a big night for Hollywood diversity that was overshadowed by an embarrassing onstage gaffe over the top award. In a mishap that caused uproar and confusion, presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway initially announced that romantic musical "La La Land", the presumed favorite for best picture, hadRead more

'Moonlight' wins best picture as Oscars ends in chaos

Hollywood - Arab Today

Coming-of-age drama "Moonlight" won the coveted best picture statuette at Sunday's Oscars, but the evening ended in chaos as "La La Land" -- already the winner of six prizes -- was first mistakenly handed the award. Until the final minute, the film industry's biggest night had run smoothly, and was marked by plenty of political statements, mainly jabs at PresidentRead more

Five things to watch at this year's Oscars bash

Los Angeles - Arab Today

It's no secret that "La La Land" is the big favorite to earn major Oscars glory on Sunday. But there are other stories sure to unfold on Hollywood's biggest night. Here are five things to watch for: - Clean sweep for 'La La Land'? - "La La Land," Hollywood's love letter to itself, heads into the Oscars with a record-tyingRead more

’Moonlight’, ‘Arrival’ bag WGAs for best screenplay

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Writers for the films “Moonlight” and “Arrival” won top Writers Guild of America awards on Sunday, boosting the films’ chances in the upcoming Academy Awards, Hollywood’s biggest honors. Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney won the original screenplay award for “Moonlight,” a drama about a young black Miami man’s life and struggle to forge an identity. Eric Heisserer took the WritersRead more