Legendary documentarian Ken Burns wants to make sure the spotlight isn’t too focused on him this time around.
Interview: Ken Burns on 'The Central Park Five' and the thriving state of documentary filmmaking
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:54 pm · November 7th, 2012
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Jonathan Demme to receive Cinema Audio Society's Filmmaker Award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 pm · November 6th, 2012
Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme has been tapped by the Cinema Audio Society for special recognition this year. The helmer of such films as “Silence of the Lambs,” “Philadelphia” and “The Manchurian Candidate” remake will receive the organization’s Filmmaker Award at the 49th annual celebration.
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Tech Support Interview: Roger Deakins on 'Skyfall,' going digital and not looking back
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:53 am · November 5th, 2012
For a producer of such lush and exquisite work, cinematographer Roger Deakins is often a man of select words. Thoughtful, yes, but never of a mind to over-think it.
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Disney's 'Paperman': an early favorite for the Best Animated Short Oscar?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:14 pm · November 3rd, 2012
The romantic ditty plays before ‘Wreck-It Ralph’.
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'The Imposter' and 'Sugar Man' lead with Cinema Eye Honors nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:16 pm · November 3rd, 2012
Following the International Documentary Association’s breaking of the champagne on the hull of this year’s documentary race, the Cinema Eye Honors have announced their list of nominees. “The Imposter” and “Searching for Sugar Man” led the way with five nominations each. Both are considered formidable competitors in this year’s Oscar race for Best Documentary Feature.
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Louis C.K.'s love letter to New York and 'Saturday Night Live'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:49 pm · November 3rd, 2012
The comedian prepares to host tonight’s show with thoughts on the week’s turmoil.
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'Amour' leads the field of 2012 European Film Award nominees
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:57 am · November 3rd, 2012
The nominations for the 25th annual European Film Awards have been announced, and Michael Haneke’s “Amour” led the way with six nominations.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 94 — Disney buys Lucasfilm as 'Hitchcock' opens AFI Fest
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:29 pm · November 2nd, 2012
In this week’s podcast Kris and Anne discuss the implications of Disney’s big purchase of Lucasfilm, Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock,” which opened AFI Fest yesterday and Sam Mendes’ Bond stab “Skyfall.”
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Academy announces 21 qualifying titles for the Best Animated Feature Film Oscar
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:07 pm · November 2nd, 2012
In addition to 16 of the Best Animated Feature Film contenders we have already thoroughly charted (and minus “Dino Time,” which didn’t bother — who can blame them? — and “Arjun: The Warrior Prince,” which I had been led to believe by Disney would qualify), the Academy has announced five more qualifying titles for a big ole’ list of 21. So that means we will definitely have a full slate of five nominees in the category, though that was already expected.
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How will Sacha Gervasi's 'Hitchcock' fare with Oscar?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:22 pm · November 2nd, 2012
AFI Fest picked a fun and droll piece of work for its 2012 opener in Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock” last night. As I mentioned in this afternoon’s podcast, I found it to be strikingly emotional, though, for its depiction of an artist’s plight and the joy that comes with the release of bottled creativity. And I can’t help but wonder if Academy members may feel the same way.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Wreck-It Ralph'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:03 am · November 2nd, 2012
Disney’s Pixar-level home run hits theaters today.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Flight'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:27 am · November 2nd, 2012
Robert Zemeckis’s return to live action lands today.
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Roundup: Which awards player is for you?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:00 am · November 2nd, 2012
Also: ‘Promised Land’ as a Capra ode and on the makeup of ‘Cloud Atlas’
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DreamWorks pitches 'Rise of the Guardians' for SAG ensemble consideration
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:20 pm · November 1st, 2012
Is it time for voice performances to get their due on the circuit?
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Jodie Foster to receive HFPA's Cecil B. DeMille Award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:07 am · November 1st, 2012
The seven-time Golden Globe nominee marks the first woman to receive the honor in 12 years.
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Adam Stockhausen on hand-making the world of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:07 pm · October 31st, 2012
The production designer of Wes Anderson’s latest details the experience.
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Washington and Zemeckis brave Sandy to promote 'Flight' on Letterman and Fallon
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:03 am · October 30th, 2012
The director and star stop by audience-free late night in New York.
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Interview: John Gatins on wrestling his demons to write 'Flight'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:42 am · October 30th, 2012
“There are no atheists in foxholes or at 30,000 feet.”
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