A director casts his vote for 'BlacKkKlansman' and its "genius" helmer, but doesn't buy Lady Gaga for "a single moment" — and by the way, he's not watching ABC's hostless, "idiotic" show.

The trailblazing costume designer — the first black artist ever nominated for the best costume design Oscar, she now has three such noms to her name (no black woman has more across all categories) — reflects on breaking into her profession, her 14 collaborations with Spike Lee and what it was like costuming a 2018 movie unlike any before it.

The veteran character actor, who was most famous for his debut film role in 1987's 'Withnail & I' prior to his Oscar-nominated turn in Marielle Heller's 2018 dramedy about a pair of Big Apple misfits, reflects on his bizarre childhood, the working-actor's grind and why he's savoring every second of his current moment in the spotlight.

One of the greatest songwriters of all time reflects on how music helped her escape a troubled childhood, the origins of her biggest hits and the inspiration for the call-to-action songs that have led to the three most recent of her 10 Oscar noms.

The Hollywood Reporter's awards columnist updates his assessments of all 24 categories.

The Hollywood Reporter's awards columnist takes readers behind-the-scenes of a day devoted to this year's class of Oscar nominees.

One of the most respected actresses of her generation, a five-time Oscar bridesmaid, reflects on how years in dinner theater gave way to a career in screen acting, how her career has been divided into noticeable phases and how she navigates dark parts like the two she played in 2018.

A recipient of this honor has gone home with an Oscar in each of the last three years.

The Hollywood Reporter's awards columnist breaks down Sunday night's results.

Alfonso Cuaron ('Roma'), Yorgos Lanthimos ('The Favourite'), Spike Lee ('BlacKkKlansman'), Adam McKay ('Vice') and Pawel Pawlikowski ('Cold War') will take part.

The Hollywood Reporter's awards columnist updates his assessment of all 24 categories.

Check out in-depth conversations with actors, actresses, directors, producers, screenwriters, costume designers and a songwriter — from A (as in Amy Adams) to Z (as in Rayka Zehtabchi).