Disney’s throwback adaptation of “The Snow Queen” opens today, and has largely thawed the hearts of critics — but do you think it’s up to scratch? Share you thoughts, and vote in our poll.
Tell us what you thought of 'Frozen'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:10 am · November 28th, 2013
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Roundup: Is it time for the animated Oscar to grow up?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · November 28th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a writer wonders if the Best Animated Feature competition between perceived frontrunners “Frozen” and “The Wind Rises” presents the kid-focused category with a chance to come of age. Meanwhile, “The Wolf of Wall Street” gets a running time and dodges the NC-17 bullet.
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The Long Shot: Independents' day
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:52 pm · November 27th, 2013
Yesterday’s Independent Spirit Award nominations featured a number of films firmly in the hunt for Oscar glory — a crossover that has become standard in recent years. In his weekly awards column, Guy Lodge wonders if other independent cinema is getting short-changed.
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From 'Best Man Holiday' to 'The Butler,' BFCA hails a banner year for black film
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:47 am · November 27th, 2013
It’s widely acknowledged that 2013 has been an exceptional year for black filmmakers and black-themed films, and the Broadcast Film Critics Association is acknowledging that with a “Celebration of Black Cinema” evening on January 7.
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Roundup: Golden Globes won't be seduced by Johansson's voice in 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:27 am · November 27th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Scarlett Johansson’s awards campaign for her voice work in ‘Her’ hits a bump as she’s ruled ineligible for the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, did you know about the uinmade ‘Mary Poppins’ sequel?
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PGA surprises with documentary nominees, but Alex Gibney makes the cut
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:00 pm · November 26th, 2013
Unlike many other guilds, the Producers’ Guild of America doesn’t regularly match the Oscars, and this year’s nominees are a particularly unexpected bunch. Alex Gibney’s WikiLeaks doc “We Steal Secrets” is among the contenders.
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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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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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James Franco among nominees for Cinema Eye's Heterodox Award
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:47 am · November 26th, 2013
The Cinema Eye Honors for documentary filmmaking have announced the five nominees for their Heterodox Award for narrative films that incorporate documentary elements. Among the nominees are James Franco and Travis Matthews’ “Interior. Leather Bar.”
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Roundup: NYT's short film project, starring Oprah, Cate Blanchett and more
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:40 am · November 26th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper are among the stars participating in the New York Times’ short film series directed by Janusz Kaminski. Meanwhile, are animals really being harmed on movie sets?
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Sandra Bullock (who else?) is EW's Entertainer of the Year
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:55 pm · November 25th, 2013
Off the back of her contrasting performances in hit films “The Heat” and “Gravity,” Sandra Bullock has been named Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainer of the Year — making her the first two-time recipient of the honor. Is a second Oscar also in the offing?
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Oscar hopefuls 'The Grandmaster' and 'Ilo Ilo' rule Asia's Golden Horse Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:22 am · November 25th, 2013
Ang Lee presided of the jury of this year’s Golden Horse Awards, the Oscars of the Chinese-speaking film industry. And while Wong Kar-wai’s blockbuster “The Grandmaster” took a leading six awards, it was Singapore’s intimate Oscar entry “Ilo Ilo” that beat it to the top prize.
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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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As Palm Springs honors Julia Roberts, why she's the MVP in 'August: Osage County'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:30 am · November 22nd, 2013
The Palm Springs Film Festival is honouring “August: Osage County” star Julia Roberts with their Spotlight Award, traditionally presented to supporting standouts — but here’s why she’s not just a co-lead in the film, but its standout player.
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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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