Anna Paquin delivers one of the most visceral performances of her career in Kenneth Lonergan’s “Margaret.” In our interview, she provides the insights into her take on this complex character that only the passage of time can afford.
Interview: Anna Paquin on ‘Margaret,’ maturity and embracing the horror
Posted by Roth Cornet · 12:12 pm · January 11th, 2012
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'Albert Nobbs,' 'Beginners' and 'Weekend' feature in Gay & Lesbian critics nominations
Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:03 pm · January 10th, 2012
The Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has announced its list of nominees this year, and out front with two mentions apiece were “Albert Nobbs,” “Beginners” and “Weekend.”
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Interview: Writer/director Tom McCarthy on Wall Street, cinematic economy and ‘Win Win’
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:59 pm · January 9th, 2012
Tom McCarthy discusses the subtle links between “wall street” and “main street” in his skillfully rendered character study “Win Win.”
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Sean Penn to receive Joel Siegel Award at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Posted by Roth Cornet · 11:18 am · January 9th, 2012
Sean Penn will be honored for his relief work following the earthquake in Haiti.
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Lonergan's 'Margaret' is so authentic it hurts
Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:54 pm · January 5th, 2012
We look at the stark realities that Kenneth Lonergan’s long awaited “Margaret” presents and recommend that you go see Anna Paquin in her most gripping role since “The Piano” at a rare screening opportunity.
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Tech Support Interview: Bret McKenzie on his 'Muppety' additions to 'The Muppets'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 2:24 pm · January 5th, 2012
Bret McKenzie is not a fan of musicals. Or so he says. But his (alleged) lack of interest in musical theater is somewhat ironic given that he has made his name as one half of the folk comedy duo “Flight of the Conchords” (his other half being Jemaine Clement), and that he is (in all likelihood) about to receive one, if not two, Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song.
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‘Drive’ cruises back for a limited engagement
Posted by Roth Cornet · 5:56 pm · January 3rd, 2012
Will this brief theatrical re-release persuade the Academy to get in gear for “Drive?”
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‘Harry Potter’ and the hunt for the golden statue
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:51 pm · January 2nd, 2012
As the precursor season comes to a close Warner Bros. pins its hopes on Alan Rickman for a Best Supporting Actor nod.
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Interview: Richard Curtis and Jeremy Irvine on Spielberg, ‘War Horse’ and human empathy
Posted by Roth Cornet · 9:49 pm · December 29th, 2011
Screenwriter Richard Curtis and star Jeremy Irvine discuss the creation of a quintessentially Spielbergian tale.
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Jessica Chastain and Howard Shore to be honored at Palm Springs
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:41 pm · December 28th, 2011
The Palm Springs International Film Festival has announced its final honorees for this year’s Awards Gala. Jessica Chastain will receive the Spotlight Award for her work in “The Help,” “The Tree of Life,” “Take Shelter,” “The Debt” and “Coriolanus,” while composer Howard Shore will be feted with the Frederick Loewe Music Award for “Hugo.”
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Gary Oldman to receive career retrospective at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood
Posted by Roth Cornet · 4:19 pm · December 27th, 2011
The Arclight Hollywood announced today that it will host a six-film retrospective of of character portraits featuring “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” star Gary Oldman.
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A look at science fiction in 2012
Posted by Roth Cornet · 11:24 am · December 27th, 2011
The trailer for Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” was released last week, and for science-fiction appreciators, it served as a reminder that 2012 has the potential to be one of the strongest years for smart sci-fi in recent memory.
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'The Artist' leads with 9 Alliance of Women Journalists nominations
Posted by Roth Cornet · 5:14 pm · December 23rd, 2011
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists have released their nominations which heavily favor Oscar frontrunners such as “The Artist” and the “The Help” but also honors some lesser served films.
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Stephen Daldry named Director of the Year by Palm Springs fest
Posted by Roth Cornet · 4:00 pm · December 22nd, 2011
Today the Palm Springs International Film Festival came out in favor of Stephen Daldry when it announced that the he will be presented with the Director of the Year Award at their January 7 Awards Gala.
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Women critics like 'The Help,' 'The Iron Lady' and 'The Whistleblower'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 5:31 pm · December 20th, 2011
The Women Film Critic Circle has come out in strong favor of “The Help,” “The Iron Lady” and “The Whistleblower.” The association has made selections that feel generally in line with the films and performances one would imagine ought to be be highlighted in this year’s landscape. Though I will confess their choices are seasoned with one or two surprises.
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Interview: Kenneth Branagh on his 'dangerously obvious' casting in 'My Week with Marilyn'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:43 pm · December 19th, 2011
Kenneth Branagh embraced what he describes as potentially “dangerously obvious” casting with his portrayal of Sir Laurence Olivier in “My Week with Marilyn.” Now with Golden Globe, SAG and BFCA nominations under his belt it would be somehow poetic if the actor/director were to take home the Best Supporting Actor statue for his depiction of the man who paved the road for much of the trajectory of his own career.
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'Smurfs' animated feature DQ raises questions about vague regulations
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:15 pm · December 17th, 2011
“The Smurfs” was unlikely to become one of the five animated films nominated for an Academy Award this year. However, the film’s disqualification does point to an interesting question: What does qualify as an animated film in today’s cinematic landscape?
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Gary Oldman: Unsung hero or international star?
Posted by Roth Cornet · 1:21 pm · December 16th, 2011
In a bit of comforting news for both Gary Oldman and his frustrated supporters, the Palm Springs International Film Festival will present the actor with the International Star Award.
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