Oscars 2025: Demi Moore, Award Contender for the Dark Satire, “The Substance”

In her acceptance speech, Moore reflected on how 30 years ago she was told by a producer that she was “a popcorn actress.” But when The Substance came, “The universe told me that you’re not done,” she said.

Oscars 2025: My Life as Oscar Guru, First 40 Years (1986-Present)–Best Picture Predictions

Ten of these films should be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar (see analysis below).

Oscar Directors: Corbet, Brady–“The Brutalist” (2024), Starring Adrien Brody

Corbet made his feature directorial debut with The Childhood of a Leader (2015).

Oscar Actors: Davis, Viola–Honoree, Cecil B. DeMille Award

Oscar winner Viola Davis and Emmy winner Ted Danson were presented with distinguished awards in a room full of peers

Oscar Actors: Jolie, Angelina–Nom 3 for “Maria” (Biopic of Maria Callas)

Jolie was awarded the 2025 Desert Palm Achievement Award for her role as opera singer Maria Callas in Netflix’s Maria.