The BAFTA nominations, as expected, delivered plenty of good news for “Gravity,” “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle,” but “Dallas Buyers Club” was passed over.
'Gravity' leads BAFTA nods, '12 Years a Slave' and 'American Hustle' close behind
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:47 pm · January 7th, 2014
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'Her' comes out on top in Oklahoma
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:15 pm · January 7th, 2014
Spike Jonze’s “Her” has won the top prize from the Oklahoma Film Critics’ Circle. “12 Years a Slave” also took a pair of awards, while “August: Osage County” was named the year’s worst.
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'12 Years a Slave,' 'American Hustle,' 'Gravity' score in Denver critics' nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:32 pm · January 7th, 2014
The three perceived Best Picture frontrunners lead the field in the Denver Film Critics’ Society nominations, while less expected picks include Woody Harrelson in the Best Supporting Actor category.
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Predicting tomorrow's BAFTA nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:30 pm · January 7th, 2014
Guy Lodge offers his predictions for tomorrow’s BAFTA nominations. ’12 Years a Slave’ will dominate, but should we be looking out for ‘Philomena?’
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Harry Belafonte pays tribute to Steve McQueen's 'genius' at NYFCC Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:30 am · January 7th, 2014
Harry Belanfonte delivered a heartfelt address to Steve McQueen as he presented the “12 Years a Slave” director with the Best Director prize at last night’s New York Film Critics’ Circle Awards.
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Roundup: Armond White jeers Steve McQueen at NYFCC Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:24 am · January 7th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, controversial critic Armond White once more makes a nuisance of himself at the New York Film Critics’ Circle Awards. Meanwhile, Liza Minnelli makes an Oscar promiuse to Matthew McConaughey.
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Ralph Fiennes gets official in new clips from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:48 am · January 6th, 2014
Two more clips from Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — one month away from its Berlin premiere — promise more of the director’s signatures quirk and visual panache.
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Georgia critics big on '12 Years a Slave' and 'Upstream Color'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:10 am · January 6th, 2014
’12 Years a Slave’ may lead the nominations for the George Film Critics’ Association Awards, but there are plenty of less expected choices, including “Upstream Color,” “Mud” and “Short Term 12.”
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Saul Zaentz's Oscar-gilded career makes the case for selectivity
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:40 am · January 6th, 2014
Saul Zaentz, who passed aeway last week aged 92, produced only 10 films in his career, yet won three Oscars. We look at how, through films such as “The English Patient,” “Amadeus” and “The Un bearable Lightness of Being,” he kept his standards high.
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Roundup: Why studios need to get creative with the calendar
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:44 am · January 6th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, National Association of Theater Owners president John Fithian calls for studios to distribute tentpoles and prestige movies alike more evenly through the year. Meanwhile, a critic reminds us of why the January wasteland isn’t always that bad.
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BAFTA picks Rising Star nominees, including Dane DeHaan and Lea Seydoux
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:04 am · January 6th, 2014
Five up-and-coming talents — some newer than others — have been nominated for this year’s Rising Star Award at ther BAFTAs, the only BAFTA category where the winner is determined by a public vote. Who made the cut?
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'12 Years a Slave' tops North Carolina critics' nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:28 pm · January 5th, 2014
’12 Years a Slave’ leads the nominations for the North Carolina Film Critics’ Association Awards, followed by ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ with five.
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25 most anticipated prestige films of 2014: 'Inherent Vice,' 'Nymphomaniac,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:01 am · January 4th, 2014
Guy Lodge, Kris Tapley and Gregory Ellwood count down the auteur, art house and festival films they’re most excited to see this year, including “Inherent Vice,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Unbroken.”
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Roundup: Sony Classics back in the foreign Oscar race with 'The Notebook'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:05 am · January 3rd, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Sony Pictures Classics have re-entered the Best Foreign Language Film race — one they’ve won four years running — by picking up Hungary’s “The Notebook.” Meanwhile, why was 2013 a lean year for female filmmakers?
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Previewing the 2014 WGA nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:49 pm · January 2nd, 2014
Tomorrow brings the WGA nominations, with the unusual selection of ineligibilities that distinguish them from other Guild honors. So which films will benefit? We offer our predictions.
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Roundup: Piecing together the fragments of 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:21 am · January 2nd, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, “Her” editor Eric Zumbrunnen offers interesting insight in the film’s assembly. Meanwhile, the debates over “The Wolf of Wall Street” rage on.
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Angela Lansbury ends a good year with a royal honor
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:33 am · December 31st, 2013
It’s been a good 2013 for Angela Lansbury — or make that Dame Angela Lansbury. Weeks after receiving her Honorary Oscar, the 88-year-old actress has received a damehood in the UK’s New Year Honors list.
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Roundup: Is it time for two cinematography Oscars?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:10 am · December 31st, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a filmmakers believes it’s time to create a separate cinematography Oscar for CGI-heavy films. Meanwhile, U2 win Palm Springs award, and what’s disappearing from Netflix?
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