Magnolia to release Malick's 'To the Wonder' in 2013

Posted by · 10:13 am · September 29th, 2012

The director’s latest has had a rocky reception since premiering earlier this month.

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Roundup: Awaiting the New York premiere of 'Life of Pi'

Posted by · 5:55 am · September 28th, 2012

Also: ‘Life rights’ in ‘The Hurt Locker,’ and Kylie talks ‘Holy Motors.’

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The Academy goes on the hunt for its own history

Posted by · 5:14 pm · September 27th, 2012

A 1928 Best Picture nominee by Ernst Lubitsch is still at large.

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Roundup: Are we getting too precious about 'The Master?'

Posted by · 4:40 am · September 27th, 2012

Plus: Parsing the Bat’s Oscar hopes, and ‘Won’t Back Down’ pushback.

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The Long Shot: The drawbacks of being a wallflower

Posted by · 8:37 pm · September 26th, 2012

In this year’s Oscar race, as in most, ordinary people don’t have time to take it slow.

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Roundup: The Mouse House looks to reclaim the animation crown

Posted by · 1:00 pm · September 26th, 2012

Also: Designing ‘Anna Karenina,’ and early Oscar blogger meltdowns.

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Chile submits 'No'… will the Academy say yes?

Posted by · 5:50 pm · September 25th, 2012

Pablo Larrain’s 1980s political satire was a critical sensation at Cannes.

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Roundup: Helen Mirren to be honored at European Film Awards

Posted by · 9:45 am · September 25th, 2012

Also: Variety might share stables with Deadline, and defending Chris Hemsworth

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Iran under pressure to boycott this year's foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 12:54 pm · September 24th, 2012

One year after winning for ‘A Separation,’ the country may not compete this time.

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Roundup: The Emmys go to the movies

Posted by · 9:00 am · September 24th, 2012

Plus: ‘The Hobbit’ meets the Queen, and celebrating Tom Hardy’s ‘Lawless’ knitwear.

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Denmark's 'A Royal Affair,' Switzerland's 'Sister,' Israel's 'Fill the Void' among the latest foreign Oscar entries

Posted by · 8:28 am · September 22nd, 2012

With the deadline looming on October 1, the competition is already tight.

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47 films longlisted for 2012 European Film Awards

Posted by · 6:49 am · September 21st, 2012

Entries range from ‘Amour’ to ‘Iron Sky’… but where’s ‘Holy Motors?’

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This year's foreign Oscar race reflects a growingly global medium

Posted by · 6:15 am · September 20th, 2012

Certain strong contenders would not have been eligible a few years ago.

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France selects box office smash 'The Intouchables' for the foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 9:30 am · September 18th, 2012

The Weinsteins’ feelgood comedy could be a formidable challenger for the award.

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'Our Children' and 'Pietà' among latest additions to foreign Oscar longlist

Posted by · 12:07 pm · September 17th, 2012

An update of the latest submissions for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, as Belgium, South Korea and Portugal, among others, make their picks.

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Tell us what you thought of 'The Master'

Posted by · 7:08 am · September 14th, 2012

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest opens in limited release today.

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London Film Festival beefs up its awards shortlists

Posted by · 8:35 am · September 13th, 2012

More films are in the running for prizes at the October catch-up fest.

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Romania enters Cannes winner 'Beyond the Hills' in the Oscar race

Posted by · 3:12 pm · September 11th, 2012

Will voters make it up to Cristian Mungiu after that significant 2007 snub?

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