Dark Victory

"No Country for Old Men" is the night's big winner, marking a triumph for bleaker films.

• An Oscars Overview

Ratings Washout

A smattering of unknown nominees means fewer viewers for the Oscars.

Hitting Their Strides

With the writers' strike over, the stars stylishly return to the red carpet.

• The Meaning of the Orange Ribbons

Viewers Get Clipped

Tom Shales reviews the telecast, which he says had a case of the hiccups.

Fix the Oscars, Already!

• Revamp the Music Categories  |  Audio: 'Open Spaces'
• Time to Honor Comedy?
• Revisit Documentary Rules
• Slim Down the Show

Also:

• Oscar Predictions
• Critics' Oscar Choices
• Meet Ellen Page
• Stars With Real Glamour
• Movies Overlooked by Oscar
• A Plea for Roger Corman
• A Tip to Day-Lewis's Hat
• Nominees' Future Plans