Ben Affleck’s Iran hostage thriller opens today.
Tell us what you thought of 'Argo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:41 am · October 12th, 2012
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 91 — 'Not Fade Away' drops on NYFF and surveying Best Supporting Actor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · October 12th, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the New York Film Festival Centerpiece selection, “Not Fade Away,” take a look at small films looking to get a foothold this season and survey the Best Supporting Actor field.
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Tech Support: 'American Gangster,' 'Milk' and 'Zodiac' lenser Harris Savides dies at 55
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:12 am · October 11th, 2012
Lenser collaborated frequently with Gus Van Sant, David Fincher and Noah Baumbach.
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Interview: Mary Elizabeth Winstead on relating to toxicity in 'Smashed'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:26 am · October 11th, 2012
Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead has been developing quite the career for herself in the commercial sector. Parts in “Final Destination 3,” “Black Christmas,” “Grindhouse,” “Live Free or Die Hard,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “The Thing” have been a slow build for the actress, right up to this summer’s “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” But while she’s always showed a spark that promised more, it didn’t really hit full bloom until James Ponsoldt’s “Smashed” premiered at Sundance back in January.
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Interview: Alan Arkin on teaming with Ben Affleck and John Goodman in 'Argo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:36 am · October 9th, 2012
Five years ago Alan Arkin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in “Little Miss Sunshine,” an award many thought would end up going to “Dreamgirls” star Eddie Murphy. He’s back knocking on the door of another tip of the Academy’s hat with his work as a cranky, seen-it-all film producer in Ben Affleck’s “Argo.” But he probably couldn’t care less.
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Interview: Jack Black and Richard Linklater on getting to know 'Bernie'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:09 pm · October 5th, 2012
Earlier this year, Richard Linklater and Jack Black clocked in their second collaboration, the dark comedy/true story “Bernie,” which just recently made its way to DVD and Blu-ray. Ostensibly, they’re out on the circuit now to promote the home video release, but with it comes a fair amount of rejuvenated awards buzz.
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David Chase's 'Not Fade Away' captures the boomer spirit of art and inspiration
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:23 am · October 5th, 2012
It was either serendipity or programming genius that the first NYFF press screening of David Chase’s “Not Fade Away” was held today on the 50th anniversary of a seminal moment in the history of rock and roll: the release of the Beatles’ first single, “Love Me Do.”
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 90 — The Academy settles on an Oscar host
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:30 am · October 5th, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the choice of Seth MacFarlane to host the Oscars this year, survey the Best Actress field and ponder over early-year indies looking to get back into the conversation.
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Will the use of the original James Bond theme on 'Skyfall' disqualify Adele's original song hopeful?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:42 pm · October 4th, 2012
One of the cooler elements of Adele’s new Bond song is that it incorporates the original “Dr. No” theme that became, of course, the signature Bond melody. But while it’s a nifty nod, it also might have done the song in where Oscar is concerned.
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NYFF entry 'Not Fade Away' from 'Sopranos' creator David Chase gets a poster
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:16 am · October 4th, 2012
Paramount has premiered a new poster for “Not Fade Away” and I’d say it’s one of the more fetching designs on a poster all year.
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As Obama and Romney debate, Disney releases a new 'Lincoln' TV spot
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:38 pm · October 3rd, 2012
The drama gets a healthy jolt with a new trailer.
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Jack Black and Richard Linklater on the 'arranged marriage' of 'School of Rock'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:17 am · October 3rd, 2012
And are we ready for ‘School of Jazz?’
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Exclusive: Denzel Washington takes 'Flight' in the poster for Robert Zemeckis's latest
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · October 3rd, 2012
The film will close out the New York Film Festival later this month.
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Jack Black and Richard Linklater on 'Slacker' and the Bohemia of Austin, Texas
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:36 am · October 2nd, 2012
How the ‘Bernie’ star first responded to his director’s early work.
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Seth MacFarlane to host the 85th annual Academy Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:45 am · October 1st, 2012
If you saw the Seth MacFarlane-hosted season premiere of Saturday Night Live a few weeks back, you likely got a little taste of what to expect at the Oscars this year.
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Off the Carpet: Out of proportion
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:27 am · October 1st, 2012
Best Picture hopefuls look to sustain early season buzz.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Looper'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:21 pm · September 28th, 2012
Rian Johnson’s latest hits theaters this weekend.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 89 — 'Life of Pi' opens NYFF but is it a player?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:00 pm · September 28th, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the NYFF opener “Life of Pi,” have some choice words in dispute on “Silver Linings Playbook” and take a deeper look at the Best Actor field.
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