“Emilia Pérez” is hobbled, “Anora” is revitalized and plenty remains up in the air ahead of the March 2 awards ceremony.

As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of “The Substance” talks about the daring role that revitalized her career.

Horror features many of today’s most exciting filmmakers and exemplifies our anxious moment. Yet the Academy continues to shut it out.

Some potential contenders were especially vivid. Production and costume designers explain the conundrums they faced and their surprising solutions.