NPR critics revisit the ghosts of Oscars past The Oscars are tonight, and not everyone will be happy with who wins and loses. But what if we had a chance to pick the Oscars? This week, we're looking into Oscars past and relitigating some wins. Stephen Thompson
'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards The surveillance industry version of HG Wells' 1898 classic sci-fi novel stars Ice Cube, and won accolades for worst picture, actor, director and more. Chloe Veltman
The Oscars are Sunday. NPR's film critic has thoughts From Timothee Chalamet's comments about opera to the new category of Best Casting, here's what to know ahead of the Academy Awards. Bob Mondello
Benicio del Toro reflects on the acting class that changed his life One of del Toro's early acting teachers taught him to understand his character before learning lines. He's up for an Oscar for his role in One Battle After Another. Originally broadcast June 12, 2025. Tonya Mosley
Harrison Ford isn't retiring: 'I really wouldn't know what to do with myself' Ford struggled to find his footing in Hollywood before being cast as Han Solo in Star Wars. Now 83, he plays a therapist in the Apple TV series Shrinking: "I really do love the work," he says. Terry Gross
The 2026 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked There are two clear frontrunners in this year's best original song race, either of which would be a worthy Oscar winner. Diane Warren is also nominated, for the 17th time. Stephen Thompson
Has the Academy finally embraced the horror genre? If you're a fan of the horror genre, this year's Oscars are something to celebrate with multiple nominations. Marc Rivers
'Hoppers' is delightfully unhinged and a dam good time A young environmental activist transforms herself into a beaver in this off-the-wall eco-themed comedy. It's the liveliest film to emerge from Pixar in years. Justin Chang
The first appearance of a robot on film has made its way to the Library of Congress A long-lost 1897 George Melies film, arguably the first robot science fiction story committed to film, has made its way to the Library of Congress. Bob Mondello
No matter what happens at the Oscars, Delroy Lindo embraces 'the joy of this moment' Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur. Tonya Mosley