“American Hustle” has screened. “The Wolf of Wall Street” has screened. All the cats are out of the bag, and just in time, too. Because the critics are about to have their say.
Off the Carpet: With the table set, the critics are ready to have their say
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:23 pm · December 2nd, 2013
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IPA does not see 'Wolf of Wall Street,' nominates it for five Satellite Awards anyway
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:39 am · December 2nd, 2013
The annual (questionable if harmless) Satellite Award nominations stuck out today when “The Wolf of Wall Street” was mentioned throughout. The film landed five nominations. But has the IPA seen it? After all, it’s only screened for guilds and HFPA so far. Turns out, at least according to the studio, no, they haven’t.
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'Despicable Me 2' comes out strong with Annie Awards nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:32 am · December 2nd, 2013
It was Universal’s “Despicable Me 2” leading the way today with 11 nominations for the 41st annual Annie Awards. But Disney’s “Frozen” — not far behind with 10 mentions — was the only film to receive nominations for Best Animated Feature, Best Direction and Best Writing.
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Emmanuel Lubezki talks artistic similarities between Alfonso Cuarón and Terrence Malick
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:21 am · December 2nd, 2013
“Gravity” cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki discusses the artistic similarities between two auteurs with whom he frequently collaborates: Alfonso Cuarón and Terrence Malick.
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Is 'The Wolf of Wall Street' just what the doctor ordered this Oscar season?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:20 am · December 1st, 2013
It almost feels like what the 2013 film awards season needs is a nice prestige-level dose of the outrageous, something bonkers, something to take the edge off. Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” is here to answer the call.
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An epic interview with 'Inside Llewyn Davis' star Oscar Isaac
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:25 pm · November 26th, 2013
Spirit Award nominee Oscar Isaac sits down with HitFix to discuss his work in “Inside Llewyn Davis,” the impact of nostalgia in his life, the importance of artists on community and the pragmatism of the Coen Bros.
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This year's indie spirit at the cinema well-represented by today's nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:21 am · November 26th, 2013
HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley takes a deep dive into this year’s list of Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees. “12 Years a Slave” led the way with seven nominations but “Nebraska” wasn’t too far behind with six.
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'12 Years a Slave' leads the Independent Spirit Awards nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:32 am · November 26th, 2013
The nominees for the 29th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards have been announced.
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Exclusive: John Goodman opines on the rules of suicide in a clip from 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:05 am · November 26th, 2013
John Goodman could land some awards recognition for his work in the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis.” HitFix has an exclusive glimpse of his work in the film as a grouchy, enigmatic jazz man.
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Troubled Natalie Portman western 'Jane Got a Gun' gets release date
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:25 pm · November 25th, 2013
Controversy-plagued western “Jane Got a Gun” starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor has been slated for release on August 29, 2014.
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Off the Carpet: 'American Hustle' comes out to play
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:48 pm · November 24th, 2013
After weeks of audience testing, editors Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers futzing with the various tones director David O. Russell captures take-to-take during production, “American Hustle” finally came out to play Sunday night as Sony Pictures unveiled the film to a swath of press and SAG nominating committee members, among others.
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Academy unveils short list of live action short Oscar contenders
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:51 pm · November 22nd, 2013
The Academy has announced the short list of contenders for this year’s Best Short Film – Live Action Oscar competition, and of immediate note is the fact that Jonás Cuarón’s “Aningaaq,” which Warner Bros. submitted for consideration in the category, didn’t make the cut.
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Exclusive: Chaos ensues in new poster for 'The Wolf of Wall Street'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:00 am · November 22nd, 2013
The darkly comedic tone of Martin Scorsese’s latest is readily apparent in a new poster Paramount has provided HitFix with to premiere this afternoon. Just look at this chaos!
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Oscar Talk: AFI Fest, 'Out of the Furnace,' 'Lone Survivor' and preparing for the critics awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · November 22nd, 2013
In the latest installment of the Oscar Talk podcast, Kris Tapley and Anne Thompson discuss AFI Fest, the bows of “Saving Mr. Banks,” “Out of the Furnace” and “Lone Survivor” and ponder what the critics awards could mean this season.
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Watch 'Aningaaq,' the 'Gravity' short film companion piece
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:10 pm · November 20th, 2013
Last month we broke the news that Warner Bros. will be submitting the short film “Aningaaq,” a companion piece to Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” directed by Jonás Cuarón, for Oscar consideration in the Best Live Action Short race. We also talked to the father and son about what the thought process was behind the piece. Today, well ahead of the film’s DVD/Blu-ray release, it looks like you can have a look at the short yourself.
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James Gandolfini to receive posthumous tribute at IFP Gotham Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:43 am · November 20th, 2013
The Independent Filmmaker Project announced today that the late James Gandolfini will be presented with a tribute at the upcoming Gotham Awards in New York by actor Steve Buscemi.
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HBO leads ASC TV nominees with 'Game of Thrones,' 'Boardwalk Empire'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:20 am · November 20th, 2013
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced TV nominees for 2013 and “Game of Thrones” landed a pair of nominations while “Boardwalk Empire” picked up one, as well, making HBO network far and away the network leader.
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Emma Thompson tapped for Santa Barbara fest's Modern Master Award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 am · November 19th, 2013
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that it will bestow its highest honor, the Modern Master Award, to “Saving Mr. Banks” star Emma Thompson at the 29th edition of the fest on Feb. 8, 2014.
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