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The 2025 Oscar nominations are finally here ! During a live broadcast, Comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott revealed the 2025 Academy Award nominees. In this week’s blog, we wanted to talk about the various films that stole the spotlight this year, with a focus on the category of Best Documentary Feature. Blockbusters, dramas, and movies with well-known actors often get the most attention during award season, with good reason. But, we wanted to give some extra love to the documentary features that are educational, raw, and eye-opening.  Leading the pack is Netflix's Emilia Pérez , a musical about a trans drug lord in Mexico, which earned 13 nominations, including Best Picture , Best Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña , and Best Director for Jacques Audiard. Wicked and The Brutalist were close behind, each securing 10 nominations . Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received acting nods for their roles in Wicked . At the same time, Adrien Brody...

Nikki Glaser   Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images The 2025 Golden Globe Awards delivered an unforgettable evening, celebrating the year's finest achievements in film and television. Here's a recap of the night’s highlights and some of the major winners who may also have Oscar potential. "The Brutalist" Steals the Spotlight " The Brutalist ," entering the night with seven nominations, emerged as a dominant force. Adrien Brody earned his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his gripping portrayal of László Tóth. Brady Corbet, who co-wrote and directed the film, won the award for Best Director. The movie claimed the Best Drama Motion Picture title, solidifying its place as a front-runner for Oscar season. A Triumph for "Emilia Pérez" Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez" l ed the pack with ten nominations, the most of any film this year. The movie’s stars, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña , were recognized with actin...