Elton John and Tom Hardy appeared together this morning at a buyers’ event for “Rocketman,” an upcoming biopic of the legendary’s singer’s life. Hardy is an unexpected choice of star for the project, but could this be just what the British hard-man needs at this point in his career?
Tom Hardy and Elton John buddy up to present 'Rocketman' biopic
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:36 pm · November 5th, 2013
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Roundup: 'Mandela' goes to Washington
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:31 am · November 5th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ seeks to revive its dwindling buzz with a White House screening for President Obama. Meanwhile, a panel of directors including Ryan Coogler and Oliver Hirschbiegel share their thoughts on the industry.
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Wes Anderson's 'Grand Budapest Hotel' to open 2014 Berlinale
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:23 am · November 5th, 2013
Wes Anderson’s all-star comedy “The Grand Budapest Hotel” will have its world premiere on February 6, 2014 at the Berlin Film Festival — a great coup for a festival that has struggled to compete with its European rivals in the glamour stakes.
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Three documentaries nominated for European Film Award
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:46 pm · November 4th, 2013
Three films have been nominated for the European Film Award for Best Documentary Feature. Two of them — “The Act of Killing” and “The Missing Picture” — are competing for an Oscar in the same category.
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Roundup: Truth and fiction in 'Dallas Buyers Club'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · November 4th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, “Dallas Buyers Club” is the latest Oscar hopeful to get the fact-checking treatment. Meanwhile, Werner Herzog thinks highly of James Franco in “Spring Breakers,” and Netflix acquires potentially gets into the Oscar game with “The Square.”
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Tell us what you thought of 'Ender's Game'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:52 pm · November 1st, 2013
The controversial sci-fi adaptation, starring Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford, hits U.S. theaters today. Our critic was impressed, but do you think it’s up to scratch?
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Review: Naomi Watts is a plastic people's princess in misguided 'Diana'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:40 am · November 1st, 2013
Oliver Hirschbiegel’s biopic of the late Diana, Princess of Wales has already taken a beating from UK critics, but is it better than its reputation suggests? Sadly not, says our critic: hobbled by a risible script and uninvested direction, this dreary soap opera reveals nothing new about the embattled royal.
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Roundup: Woody Allen's valentine to casting directors
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:06 am · November 1st, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable news and views from the web, Woody Allen pens on open letter to celebrate the work of under-recognized casting directors. Elsewhere, David O. Russell will receive a career tribute at AFI Fest, while a critic wonders if his peers aren’t hard enough on documentaries.
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Roundup: Bond producers honored by PGA
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:21 am · October 31st, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, James Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson receive an honorary Producers’ Guild Award. Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto take their seats at the Hollywood Reporter’s actors’ roundtable, and ‘The Wire’ writer David Simon reflects on ’12 Years a Slave.’
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The Long Shot: No country for gold men
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:27 pm · October 30th, 2013
How long can Oscar pretend the foreign-language race is a cinematic Olympics?
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France's Oscar entry snubbed by Louis Delluc jury, as Cannes hits make the grade
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:38 pm · October 30th, 2013
‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ the frontrunner for France’s most prestigious award.
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Review: Virtual reality gets complicated in smart, solemn 'Ender's Game'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 am · October 30th, 2013
Orson Scott Card adaptation credits its young audience with some intelligence.
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Roundup: Steve McQueen heads to HBO
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:04 am · October 30th, 2013
Also: Underdog actresses and the danger of anticipating ‘Wolf of Wall Street’
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IDA Awards nominate 'Stories We Tell,' 'Act of Killing'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:55 am · October 29th, 2013
Is this a preview of the documentary Oscar race?
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Roundup: 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' 'The Butler' compete at Camerimage fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 am · October 29th, 2013
Also: Pixar saves Ken Loach, and who are 2013’s Usual Suspects?
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'Anna Karenina,' Ennio Morricone among tech winners at European Film Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:52 am · October 28th, 2013
No below-the-line nominees this year as EFA changes to a juried system.
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Roundup: Felicity Jones defeats category fraud
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:22 am · October 28th, 2013
Also: Academy’s e-voting upgrade, and screenwriters turning to adaptations.
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Marion Cotillard chases the dream in international trailer for 'The Immigrant'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:28 pm · October 25th, 2013
Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner also star in the film, out next spring.
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