‘Avengers,’ the Most Lucrative Movie Franchise Ever, Is Wrapping Up. Why? by DAVE ITZKOFF

The Russo brothers pushed to bring the Avengers series to a close — in a two-part extravaganza beginning with “Infinity War” — and Marvel listened.. via NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2qTJaHz

‘I Feel Pretty’ and the Rise of Beauty-Standard Denialism by AMANDA HESS

Coursing through pop culture, this attitude puts the onus on women to improve their self-esteem instead of criticizing societal beauty standards.. via NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2FaQjaD

The Best and Worst of Oscars 2018 by THE NEW YORK TIMES

From the red carpet scene to the stage, we share the highs and lows of the 90th Academy Awards.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2FWt9Xy

Oscars 2018: Jimmy Kimmel’s Opening Monologue, Transcribed by SOPAN DEB

In Mr. Kimmel’s opening monologue, he cracked jokes about Harvey Weinstein, “Black Panther” and last year’s Oscar envelope mix-up.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2H72qHc

2018 Academy Awards by Unknown Author

Join us for live coverage of the 90th Academy Awards. Times staffers are offering commentary about the ceremony, the movies and Hollywood after Harvey Weinstein.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2oImith

Oscars 2018 Live: Sam Rockwell Wins; Jimmy Kimmel Opens. by BROOKS BARNES and CARA BUCKLEY

The 90th Academy Awards are live now on ABC. Jimmy Kimmel is the host.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2FehBlq

Producer Says E! Fired Her Over Red-Carpet Interview by CARA BUCKLEY

A dispute over Eva Longoria’s comments critical of the channel and supporting Catt Sadler is the latest involving E! and its awards show coverage.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2I0fUFO

In This #MeToo Moment, Academy Awards Want to Spotlight the Films by BROOKS BARNES

“The Oscars should be a spectacle,” one of the show’s lead producers said, a sign that the industrywide reckoning over sexual harassment may not take center stage during the March 4 telecast.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2ENtv13

I Took 7th Graders to See ‘Black Panther.’ Here’s What They Said. by KEVIN NOBLE MAILLARD

Brooklyn students are enthusiastic — and frank — about the movie. While they were taken with the superhero’s suit, they also saw deeper meanings at work.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2sIQgSe

‘Black Panther’ Smashes Box Office Records and Hollywood Myths by BROOKS BARNES

“Black Panther” arrived to a record-setting $218 million in Presidents’ Day weekend ticket sales in North America and a global total of $387 million.. via NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2EMjkNN