Paul Thomas Anderson

Director Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy and cast members celebrate after winning the Oscar for Best Picture for "One Battle after Another" during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

NOTHING TO SAY?

Oscar Winner Gets Backlash for Claiming Political Ignorance

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film was politically charged, but the director declined to make any statements on Sunday night.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Michael B Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio

BRUTALLY HONEST

Anonymous Oscar Voters Can’t Stand These Awards Favorites

Behind closed doors, voters said one insult after another about this year’s Oscar nominees.

Owen Mason-Hill

Melania and Phantom Thread

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

‘Melania’ Doc Called Out for Stealing Acclaimed Film’s Music

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film score was used in the first lady’s multimillion-dollar documentary without his knowledge.

Owen Mason-Hill

Leonardo DiCaprio

ONE BEARD TRIMMER AFTER ANOTHER

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Beard Got ‘Botched’ on His Latest Movie

Those four Golden Globes probably softened the blow to his facial hair.

Roosa Rahkonen

Paul Dano (left) and Quentin Tarantino (right)

Stars Defend Actor Tarantino Called the ‘Limpest D**k’

The star’s collaborators had his back after Tarantino called him “weak sauce.”

Paulina Rodriguez

Leonardo DiCaprio in “One Battle After Another.”

YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Antifa Rally Cry for a Mad 2025 America

“One Battle After Another” is a powder-keg thriller that couldn’t be more timely—boosted by an Oscar-worthy turn from Sean Penn.

Nick Schager