Christopher Plummer just received Best Supporting Actor nods from both the Golden Globes and SAG and has now added a third feather to his pre-Oscar cap. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Plumber will receive the Modern Master Award at this years festival.
Santa Barbara fest selects Christopher Plummer for Modern Master Award
Posted by Roth Cornet · 9:47 am · December 16th, 2011
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Will Palm Springs make it five in a row with Brad Pitt's Desert Palm award?
Posted by Roth Cornet · 2:34 pm · December 14th, 2011
Brad Pitt has been selected to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Actor Award for his lead role in “Moneyball” and his supporting role in “The Tree of Life.” As has oft been discussed, Palm Springs tendency towards predictive selections for their honorees has only increased over time.
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Angelina Jolie's directorial debut inspires praise and controversy
Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:27 pm · December 13th, 2011
Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut “In the Land of Blood and Honey” is already stirring the initial rumblings critical praise as well as a bit of controversy. The mix feels oddly fitting given the trajectory of the filmmakers own relationship with the public.
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Seth Rogen will be both host and nominee at the Film Independent Spirit Awards
Posted by Roth Cornet · 3:19 pm · December 13th, 2011
In an interesting turn of events Seth Rogen (who just last month indicated that he would have no interest in following his friend James Franco’s lead to one day host the Oscars) is set to host the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
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From 'Win Win' to 'Bridesmaids,' surprises in the precursor landscape
Posted by Roth Cornet · 8:29 am · December 13th, 2011
Amidst the recent slew of regional critics awards lists there have been the predictable pre-Oscar nominations and wins peppered with a few unconventional and often well-deserved selections. One or two of the honors felt particularly surprising, though.
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Orson Welles's Oscar on your mantle
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:51 pm · December 12th, 2011
Here’s one for wealthy and eccentric cinephiles: The Wrap reports that Orson Welles’ solitary Oscar is up for auction.
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Teamsters and the manufacturers of the Oscar statuette stalemate
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:35 pm · December 8th, 2011
As the race for Oscar continues to heat up the teamsters who manufacture and deliver the physical statues are coming into conflict with R.S. Owens & Company, the producers of the Oscar and Emmy statuettes.
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Red Red Mao-pets! Beware Kermit, Piggy and their hidden agenda
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:16 pm · December 6th, 2011
The interwebz has been roaring in the wake of Eric Bolling’s “Follow the Money” segment that accused the creators of “The Muppets,” Roland Emmerich and Hollywood at large of brainwashing the minds of the kids of America. Proselytizing! Well, if one network would know it when it sees it…
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There is no ‘Shame’ in NC-17 according to this weekend’s box office
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:44 pm · December 5th, 2011
Fox is continuing to capitalize on the perceived controversy surrounding “Shame”’s NC-17 rating as well as the film’s ability to surmount said controversy.
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Interview: David Thewlis on adult love, social change and ‘The Lady’
Posted by Roth Cornet · 11:32 am · December 2nd, 2011
David Thewlis talks about his role in Luc Besson’s film about the untold story the marriage of a British academic to the legendary leader of Burma’s democratic movement — Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Where is Iraq and Afghanistan’s 'War Horse?'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 8:55 pm · November 30th, 2011
The device that the novel “War Horse” and its subsequent theatrical and film adaptations uses to give that bird’s-eye (via a horse) view of WWI is unique, clever and effective. It makes it palpable for an expansive audience and allows the viewer to touch on multiple aspects of the event. So why hasn’t someone done the same for these, our modern wars?
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Seth Rogen weighs in on James Franco’s Oscar hosting stint
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:03 pm · November 29th, 2011
Seth Rogen assesses some of the Academy’s missteps and raises some salient points about his “Pineapple Express” co-star’s stab at emceeing the ceremony.
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Martin Scorsese embraces 3D beyond the realm of 'Hugo' and fantasy
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:26 pm · November 28th, 2011
Martin Scorsese once again paves the way for the future even as he honors the past with “Hugo” and his embrace of 3D technology.
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Nick Nolte deserves a Best Supporting Actor resurrection for 'Warrior'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 8:51 pm · November 25th, 2011
“Warrior”’s financial failings have in all likelihood destroyed any hopes the film had of making a real showing at the Oscars. But if there is one person who may be able to rise above the limitations imposed by the stigma of failure, it is Nick Nolte.
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A Fish Called Biopic
Posted by Roth Cornet · 11:46 am · November 25th, 2011
Aaron Sorkin and “A Fish Called Wanda” inspire us to pause, take stock, and ask: Is is time for Oscar to honor comedy?
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Michelle Williams, George Clooney, Michel Hazanavicius set for Palm Springs awards
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:04 pm · November 24th, 2011
Michelle Williams, George Clooney, “The Artist” director Michel Hazanavicius and more are set for Palm Springs honors, just another stop on the way to Oscar.
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Interview: Simon Curtis on the indelible Marilyn Monroe and the role as Hamlet for an actress
Posted by Roth Cornet · 8:52 pm · November 22nd, 2011
Director Simon Curtis attempts to capture the essence of an ephemeral icon with his “love letter” to cinema gone by “My Week with Marilyn.”
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Bella versus 'Bellflower'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:46 am · November 21st, 2011
It’s possible that two more divergent explorations of the agony and the ecstasy of love could be found. Possible. But the synchronistic release of the micro-budgeted, darkly masculine, fantasy of love “Bellflower” vs. the blockbusting female fantasy “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” warrants a mention and a brief examination.
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