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

Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña and the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” enjoy their moments of glory.

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