2022 Academy Awards

Oscars 2022: Classic white shirts, monochrome tailoring and a return to red — trends that dominated red carpet

The best looks of the Oscars 2022 night had one thing in common: They flouted the stuffy rules of ‘high-society’ dressing, marking the phasing-out of highbrow conservatism that no longer does — or at least should not — characterise the movie industry.

Devil's Advocate | Oscars 2022: CODA's win adds to The Academy's legacy of honouring less deserving Best Picture contenders

When disability (deafness in case of CODA) becomes the structure of the story rather than the fulcrum on which the narrative might pivot, it becomes hard to both morally and politically resist being trapped by its lasso of sympathy.

Oscars 2022: Dear Will Smith, your wife doesn't need you to protect her honour — especially through abuse

Will Smith’s actions overshadowed his own first Oscar win, robbed Summer of Soul of its right to celebrate, and undermined his wife’s choice to give a fitting response to Chris Rock at a time, place, and manner of her bidding.

Oscars 2022: It's unfortunate this year will be remembered for buffoonery over strides in representation

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage was the theme of the Oscars 2022 night — a cascade of microaggressions that overshadowed the progress that was witnessed during the ceremony.

Oscars 2022: Jessica Chastain wins her first Academy Award for The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Jessica Chastain won the Academy Award for best actress for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, in which she portrays the rise, fall, and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.

Oscars 2022: Apple TV trumps Netflix as CODA becomes first streaming title to win Best Picture

Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog on Netflix seemed the initial frontrunner in the race but CODA emerged a favourite in the last leg of the promotions.

Oscars 2022: Will Smith wins Best Actor — moments after slapping Chris Rock on stage for joke on his wife

Will Smith won the Best Actor award for King Richard, but that is not all he will be remembered for at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony.

Oscars 2022: Ukraine was an omnipresent motif at the ceremony with 30-second silent tribute, gold and blue ribbons

The balance between celebrating art while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rages on has been a delicate one for the Oscars.

Oscars 2022: West Side Story's Ariana DeBose becomes first openly queer person of colour to win Best Supporting Actress

“To anybody who has ever questioned your identity, I promise you there is a place for us," Ariana DeBose said in her Oscars 2022 acceptance speech.

Oscars 2022: Dune leads technical categories as Hans Zimmer wins Best Score in pre-taped segment

Though it is not favoured in the top awards, Dune — the biggest blockbuster of the 10 best-picture nominees this year — was widely expected to clean up in technical categories.