Oscars 2011: The interviews

The 83rd Academy Awards are almost upon us, and the Time Out international team has been out on the beat, herding the Oscar nominees into corners, Dictaphones primed, questions at the ready. For the biggest chats with the biggest names, follow the links below.

Best actor in a leading role

Jeff Bridges:
True Grit

Colin Firth:
The King's Speech

James Franco: 127 Hours

Best actress in a leading role

Natalie Portman:
Black Swan

Jennifer Lawrence:
Winter's Bone

Nicole Kidman: Rabbit Hole

Best picture

David Fincher:
The Social Network

Julianne Moore:
The Kids Are All Right

Lee Unkrich: Toy Story 3