"Gladiator" leads the race to Oscar glory. Consult the nationwide newspaper's guide to the nominations and view related photos and video clips.

Handful of European critics discuss who might walk away with Oscar gold, noting the frequent distaste for subtitles among movie watchers.

Andrew O'Hehir investigates the unlikely rise of dual-nominee Steven Soderbergh and wonders if "Gladiator" will slay the competition.