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Robbie Collin: Let's have less talk and more action

The audience cheered wildly when Patricia Arquette demanded equal pay and rights for women, but the worry, says Robbie Collin, is if the film industry pats itself on the back for applauding this sentiment while doing nothing to change things

Hannah Betts: Oscar's frocks have gone downhill

Now the big stars seem to make dull, safe choices that are borderline frumpy, mourns Hannah Betts.

Travolta seen as 'creepy uncle'

So John Travolta — what's going on? How did you become the "creepy uncle" of the award show circuit?

Christopher Hurst: Is Birdman guilty of plagiarism?

Some of the best laughs in the Oscar-winning Birdman are lifted from Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway. But is it homage or plagiarism, asks Christopher Hurst.

Double undies for the Oscars

Oscars host Neil Patrick Harris had to double up on underwear for his semi-naked Birdman tribute sketch at Hollywood's big night after realising the bright stage lights would give audience members and TV viewers too much of an eyeful.

Mixed reaction to Gaga's Oscars medley

Lady Gaga has received a mixed social media reaction to her Sound of Music Oscars medley.

Travolta reveals why he messed up Menzel's name

John Travolta partially blames Goldie Hawn for him messing up Idina Menzel's name at the 2014 Oscars.

Hawking hails Redmayne on Oscar win

Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has congratulated British actor Eddie Redmayne, who won an Oscar for playing him in the film The Theory of Everything.

Small odds in Oscar nailbiter

The Oscar best-picture race has turned into a nailbiter. The coming-of-age tale Boyhood was, until a fortnight ago, the strong favourite to win the industry's top prize.

The pre-Academy Awards

Before the little gold men are handed out, there's just time to reflect on the highs and lows of the three-month campaign trail. Here are our awards season awards.

Pics: The glam, the glitz

The stars walk the red carpet of the 2015 Oscars.

Oscars 2015: Awards show

Photos from the 2015 Oscars awards show.

Best ever Oscar speeches

From Gwyneth Paltrow thanking the whole auditorium to Angelina Jolie declaring her love for her brother, we round up the most memorable speeches.

A peek inside the $125K Oscars goodie bag

Even Hollywood stars leaving the Oscars probably won’t be feeling too sorry for themselves and it’s easy to see when you check out the contents of their free stash.

Dominic Corry: When the Oscars got it wrong

There has been some controversy leading up to this year's Academy Awards. Dominic Corry notes ten instances where the Oscars got it wrong.

Most memorable Oscar's dresses (+gallery)

As the 87th Academy Awards are due to take place in Hollywood, here we take a look back at the last twenty years of gowns worn by Best Actress winners.