From a seven-hour-plus Russian film to a family with more than 80 nomination between them, TIME takes a look at some unusual Oscar records
Awards
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Director
TIME’s film critic says ‘Life’ will be beautiful for Ang Lee. Which director do you think should take home an Oscar?
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Animated Feature
TIME’s film critic makes his ‘Brave’ choice. What animated feature do you think will win?
Science Analyzes the Academy Awards Speech
An unlikely study of 60 years of acceptance speeches offers a peek into the human condition
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Foreign-Language Film
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Foreign-Language Film. Share your pick!
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Documentary Feature
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Documentary Feature. Share your pick!
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Original Screenplay
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Original Screenplay. Share your pick!
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Adapted Screenplay
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Adapted Screenplay. Share your pick!
Oscar Robbery: 10 Controversial Best-Picture Races
Does the best film always win? Here are some of the bitterest Best Picture battles in Academy Awards history
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Actress
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Actress. Share your pick!
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Actor
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Actor. Share your pick!
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Supporting Actress
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Supporting Actress. Share your pick!
Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Supporting Actor
TIME critic Richard Corliss reveals his pick for Best Supporting Actor. Share your pick!