From “The Master’s” Philip Seymour Hoffman to “Gods and Monsters'” Ian McKellen, we note 10 instances where the BFCA picked the right winner at the Critics’ Choice Awards and Oscar didn’t.
10 times the Critics' Choice was right and Oscar was wrong
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:05 pm · January 13th, 2015
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'Grand Budapest' dominates BAFTA as 'Selma' snub raises Oscar red flags
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:43 am · January 9th, 2015
A look at some of the surprises from the 2015 BAFTA nominations that may provide us with some clues regarding the upcoming Oscar nominations announcement.
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Guess who Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper missed at the Oscars luncheon?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:33 pm · February 11th, 2014
Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper wonder why a former co-star and peer isn’t at the Oscars nominees luncheon, discuss their red carpet decisions and reflect on living the dream.
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett share their joy at Oscars luncheon
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:11 pm · February 10th, 2014
The annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon is a chance to get all of the year’s Academy Award nominees in a room for food and spirits, yes, but it’s also a huge press opportunity, where contenders can subtly communicate their final pitches in hopes that a stray Academy member will read it or hear about it on TV.
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Roundup: Why historical accuracy isn't everything
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:01 am · January 31st, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a historian looks over this year’s fact-based Oscar contenders and declasres there’s more to a great movie than factual fidelity. Also: Annies honor anime vetran Otomo, and can Amy Adams upset?
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DiCaprio beams and team 'Banks' lives it up at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:26 pm · January 16th, 2014
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has found a bit of a sweet spot for its annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards by holding them on the very night of the Oscar nominations. This evening marked the second such occasion after necessity forced the organization’s hand last year and ended up working out for them, and spirits were certainly high amongst the many Oscar nominees in attendance this time around.
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Notable facts and figures from the 2014 Oscar nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:58 am · January 16th, 2014
From Meryl Streep’s record 18th nod to Megan Ellison’s rare double, we round up some unusual statistic and records from this year’s Oscar nominations.
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71st Golden Globes winners and nominees – complete list
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:58 pm · January 12th, 2014
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed out wins for the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday night. “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle” were the big winners in the Best Picture ranks, while “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Gravity” and “The Wolf of Wall Street” took major prizes as well.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:49 am · January 10th, 2014
Spike Jonze’s very 21st-century love story opens wide today. Critics and awards voters love it, but we want to hear your thoughts.
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Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams talk about the future in 'Her'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:17 pm · January 7th, 2014
Amy Adams and Joaquin Phoenix sit down with HitFix to discuss their work in Spike Jonze’s future love story “Her.”
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'American Hustle' and 'August: Osage County' stars rule the Palm Springs Gala red carpet
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:23 pm · January 4th, 2014
A slew of former Oscar winners and potential 2014 nominees including Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and more walked the red carpet at the 2014 Palm Springs Film Festival Gala.
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'12 Years,' 'Her' lead Central Ohio critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:40 am · December 29th, 2013
As the year ticks to a close, the Central Ohio Film Critics Association has collectively spoken up with its list of nominees, and “12 Years a Slave” led the way with nine mentions. “Her” was a few steps behind with seven. Actors recognized for superlative bodies of work in 2013 include Amy Adams, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jennifer Lawrence.
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Amy Adams on surrendering to David O. Russell's process in 'American Hustle'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:28 am · December 24th, 2013
“American Hustle” star Amy Adams talks to HitFix about building her character with hair and makeup, steering clear of perfection with a willfully dodgy English accent and going with the flow of a David O. Russell production.
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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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Performances on the lead-supporting bubble dance with category placement this season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:19 am · August 14th, 2013
This week’s report about Meryl Streep potentially being campaigned in the supporting actress category for her performance in John Wells’ “August: Osage County” reminds of a slew of actors in a similar boat this year, dancing with category selection with arguments to be made on both sides.
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Spike Jonze's 'Her' will close the 2013 New York Film Festival
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:54 am · August 8th, 2013
The FSLC announced today that Spike Jonze’s “Her” will close the 51st New York Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18. “Her” is Jonze’s first film since “Where the Wild Things Are” and his first original screenplay.
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Joaquin Phoenix falls for a cyber Scarlett Johansson in the trailer for Spike Jonze's 'Her'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:01 am · August 7th, 2013
Spike Jonze has been firing on all cylinders since his 1999 debut “Being John Malkovich.” Every new film is cause for excitement, whether awards are in the picture or not. His is a vital voice and his latest, “Her,” promises to deliver another fresh stroke in the filmmaker’s feature career.
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David O. Russell brings the trailer for 'American Hustle' to Good Morning America
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:32 am · July 31st, 2013
Well, you don’t see this too often. Eschewing the usual Apple/Yahoo!/MSN launching pads, Sony premiered the trailer for David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” on ABC’s Good Morning America earlier today, with Russell on hand to talk about the movie.
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