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Academy Awards 2001

Although Julia Roberts was the favorite to win the Oscar as Best Actress for "Erin Brockovich," Steven Soderbergh was a bit of a surprise when he earned Best Director for "Traffic." (Gary Hershorn/Timothy A. CLARY - Reuters/AFP)
Photo Gallery
Oscar Photos This interactive gallery includes star arrivals as well as scenes from the ceremony.
 And here are snapshots from four area Oscar parties.
Best Picture
 "Gladiator"
Best Director
 Steven Soderbergh, "Traffic"
Best Actress
 Julia Roberts, "Erin Brockovich"
Best Actor
 Russell Crowe, "Gladiator"
Best Supporting Actor
 Benicio Del Toro, "Traffic"
Best Supporting Actress
 Marcia Gay Harden, "Pollock"
Oscar Nominated Films
 This list can help you find Oscar-nominated films that are still playing in the area as well as reviews of those available on video.
Pick the Winners
Oscar Picks Sweepstakes  Stephen Pearson of Alexandria came out on top of this year's Oscar Picks Sweepstakes, winning a DVD player and a local screening of "Planet of the Apes" in July.
Lists and Trivia
Oscar Trivia Check out Oscar winners since 1927. The list has all the major winners and winners in every category since 1980.
 This page has lists of the films and stars that have earned the most nominations and a list of the movies that have won the most awards.
Fashion
Finery and Frippery 
All the pre-Oscar chatter focused on what the women were going to wear, and this is reasonable now that the red carpet is treated like a catwalk.
 Black Tie and Bold Faces

Billions of Stars
Powerful free liquids and the opportunities to mingle were in abundance at the Vanity Fair party.

Hail, 'Gladiator'!
In an Oscar ceremony with little drama but a few surprises nonetheless, "Gladiator" won five statues, including Best Picture.

With Our Favorite Martin, Oscars Are a Class Act
Although as usual the show was far too long, lasting more than three hours, the celebration really did seem celebratory for a change.

Carpet's Colorful Cast
Before the ceremony commenced, several dozen of the planet's beautiful people, including Oscar nominees, strolled down the red carpet outside the Shrine Auditorium.

List of Winners
The complete list of winners from the 73rd Annual Academy Awards.

In the News

Live Online

Rita KempleyPost reporters Sharon Waxman and William Booth on Oscar Night, including the parties.

Post fashion reporter Robin Givhan.

Post film critic Desson Howe on the winners.

Gil Cates, producer of the awards telecast.

Laura Bickford, the producer of "Traffic."

Best Actor nominee Javier Bardem. Spanish and English transcripts.

Post movie critic Rita Kempley on the nominations.


Video Reports

The stars arrive at the Shrine Auditorium.

Oscar fans wait for the stars before the ceremony.

Post film criticDesson Howe predicts some of the major awards.

Howe discusses this year'snominations.


Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Academy Awards: nominees, winners and losers.


Flashback: Oscars 2000

"American Beauty" won five Academy Awards at the 2000 ceremony, including Best Picture. Kevin Spacey, Hilary Swank, Angelina Jolie and Michael Caine took the acting honors.



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