The Online Film Critics have jumped on the increasingly-strong “Argo” bandwagon and handed the film its Best Picture prize for 2012. Paul Thomas Anderson nabbed Best Director after his film, “The Master,” led the way with nominations. Philip Seymour Hoffman was also recognized for his work in the film. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jessica Chastain won top acting honors and Anne Hathaway picked up yet another prize for her performance in “Les Misérables.”
Online Film Critics Society goes with 'Argo,' PTA
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:14 am · January 7th, 2013
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'Argo' wins with Houston film critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:35 pm · January 5th, 2013
After “Lincoln” led the way with nominations from the Houston Film Critics Society last month, it was “Argo” that took the prizes for Best Picture and Best Director. Steven Spielberg’s film did win Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Screenplay, while most other awards followed established canon. This is the seventh Best Film prize for “Argo” on the critics circuit so far, bringing it ever closer to the “Zero Dark Thirty” tally of eight.
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'Moonrise Kingdom' wins big with Central Ohio film critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:55 pm · January 3rd, 2013
Finally someone would like to shake things up a little bit again. The Central Ohio Film Critics Association has chosen Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” as the year’s best film, and not only that, but given it five awards, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Score and Best Ensemble. Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for “Lincoln” while Jennifer Lawrence took Best Actress for “Silver Linings Playbook.”
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'Argo' wins three from Phoenix critics including Best Picture
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:01 pm · January 1st, 2013
“Argo” won top honors with the Phoenix Film Critics Society, which announced nominees two weeks ago. Kathryn Bigelow took the Best Director prize for “Zero Dark Thirty,” however. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jessica Chastain took top acting honors, with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Anne Hathaway filling out the supporting ranks.
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2012: the year in superlatives
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:28 am · December 31st, 2012
Awarding the best in Oscar’s categories and ours.
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Roundup: Why both sides are right (or wrong) in the 'Zero Dark Thirty' debate
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 am · December 31st, 2012
Also: NYT Oscar ballots, and how many votes do you need for a nomination?
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Tom Hooper on 'Les Misérables' as 'the great cry from the heart of those who suffer'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:00 am · December 27th, 2012
The filmmaker discusses the zeitgeist elements of his latest, among other things.
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Roundup: Is authenticity ruining the musical?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:15 am · December 27th, 2012
Also: Portman named most bankable star, and Hathaway’s Oscar hosting advice
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Review: The dream remains distant in garishly grim 'Les Misérables'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:00 am · December 26th, 2012
Rousing source material sunk by directorial affectations
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Off the Carpet: Academy members have numerous tight races to mull over this season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:58 am · December 24th, 2012
As members of the Academy hurry through the last screeners they need to see before committing an opinion on the year’s best (for those who bother trying to get as deep into the stack as possible, that is), a number of races hang in the balance as extremely tight categories are sure to leave a few contenders feeling the sting of “also-ran” on Thursday, January 10.
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Oklahoma critics name 'Argo' the year's best, stick to the book elsewhere
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:56 am · December 23rd, 2012
The Oklahoma Film Critics Association has also chimed in for “Argo” today, giving the film Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay honors. The group was in lock-step with the rest of the season throughout: Daniel Day-Lewis, Jessica Chastain, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Anne Hathaway, etc.
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Utah critics award 'Zero Dark Thirty,' Wes Anderson
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:33 am · December 21st, 2012
The Utah Film Critics Association has announced its 2012 winners, and, big surprise, “Zero Dark Thirty” took top honors. But the group went in a couple of different directions elsewhere, tapping Dwight Henry for Best Supporting Actor, Wes Anderson for Best Director and “Indie Game: The Movie” for best doc.
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Roundup: Anne Hathaway to be honored by Costume Designers' Guild
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · December 21st, 2012
Also: Foreign-language shortlist looms, and potential whisper-campaign victims
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Black Film Critics Circle springs for 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'The Intouchables,' 'Rise of the Guardians'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:18 pm · December 20th, 2012
The Black Film Critics Circle has jumped on the “Zero Dark Thirty” bandwagon, handing the film Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress honors. “Django Unchained” and “Lincoln” each won a pair of awards, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz) for the former, Best Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis) and Best Ensemble for the former.
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'Zero Dark Thirty' wins Best Picture from Austin film critics…and nothing else
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:27 am · December 18th, 2012
“Zero Dark Thirty” remains on top of the critics awards haul today with another Best Picture nod, this time from the Austin Film Critics Association. Oddly, though, the film won nothing else. “The Master” seemed to be more of a favorite, taking Best Director, Best Actor and Best Cinematography.
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'Argo' wins big with Florida Film Critics Circle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:50 am · December 18th, 2012
The Florida Film Critics Circle has joined a recent build for Ben Affleck’s “Argo” in the critics awards circuit, handing the film Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay honors. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jessica Chastain added to their lead actor and actress haul, while Philip Seymour Hoffman and Anne Hathaway were singled out in the supporting ranks.
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'Silver Linings Playbook' rules the Satellite Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:39 am · December 17th, 2012
Five awards for the comedy, including Best Picture, Director, Actor and Actress
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'The Master,' 'Ang Lee' win with Kansas City Film Critics Circle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:24 pm · December 16th, 2012
The second-oldest critics group in the country (behind the NYFCC), the Kansas City Film Critics Circle, has announced its slate of 2012 winners. “The Master” took Best Picture while “Life of Pi” helmer Ang Lee won Best Director. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jennifer Lawrence won top acting honors for “Lincoln” and “Silver Linings Playbook,” respectively.
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