Where has 2025 gone? One way to mark the dizzying rate of time – the Oscar race is coming into focus, now that we’re, gulp, three months out from nominations.

Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Mexico Grand Prix, but lost the F1 championship lead to team-mate Lando Norris

I ntense dramas or heartfelt performances, the Oscars highlight cinematic achievements that leave true marks on our memories. Several actors have captivated us with roles that go beyond the screen. These winners not only delivered powerful performances, but they also brought characters to life in ways that resonate deeply.

Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Mexico Grand Prix on Sunday (local time) as teammate Lando Norris won the race and overtook the Aussie in the championship race by just one point. The P5 finish for Piastri might have been a step in the right direction after he started seventh on the grid,

Rose Byrne leads new movie 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,' from Mary Bronstein. Her work has earned Byrne a Silver Bear at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival and considerable Oscar buzz. The praise for her work is 'flattering' and makes her 'emotional,

Maura Tierney, the two-time Emmy nominee now starring as Lieutenant Jessica Brady on NBC’s Law & Order, has been announced as the first honoree at the 2026 Oscar Wilde Awards, which is all set to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is now showing in select theatres. This could easily become the quintessential version of the piece.