This weekend Roland Emmerich’s “White House Down” hits theaters. While it’s a minor romp that will either delight you or cause you to roll your eyes out of your head, it reminds of that old staple of the cinema: the movie president.
The top 10 movie presidents of all time
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:01 pm · June 28th, 2013
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Tech Support: Makeup artist Howard Berger on fleshing out 'Hitchcock'
Posted by gerardkennedy · 7:14 am · February 5th, 2013
The previous winner could claim his second Oscar this year.
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Roundup: On the power of the critical pan
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:48 am · November 26th, 2012
Also: ‘Silver Linings’ vs. the heavier contenders, and ‘Sugar Man’ wins again
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Roundup: Hopkins says 'f— off' to Oscar schmoozing
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · November 20th, 2012
Also: THR’s Actress Roundtable, and ‘The Hobbit’ faces a PETA problem
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 94 — Disney buys Lucasfilm as 'Hitchcock' opens AFI Fest
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:29 pm · November 2nd, 2012
In this week’s podcast Kris and Anne discuss the implications of Disney’s big purchase of Lucasfilm, Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock,” which opened AFI Fest yesterday and Sam Mendes’ Bond stab “Skyfall.”
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How will Sacha Gervasi's 'Hitchcock' fare with Oscar?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:22 pm · November 2nd, 2012
AFI Fest picked a fun and droll piece of work for its 2012 opener in Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock” last night. As I mentioned in this afternoon’s podcast, I found it to be strikingly emotional, though, for its depiction of an artist’s plight and the joy that comes with the release of bottled creativity. And I can’t help but wonder if Academy members may feel the same way.
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See Anthony Hopkins strut (okay, waddle) his stuff in first 'Hitchcock' trailer
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:31 am · October 10th, 2012
Fox Searchlight is releasing the comedy-laced biopic in prime Oscar season.
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Anthony Hopkins cuts a mean profile as Alfred 'Hitchcock'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:50 pm · April 18th, 2012
Principle photography on Sacha Gervasi’s Alfred Hitchcok biopic creatively titled “Hitchcock” began last Friday in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Fox Searchlight has released the first still of Hopkins in full Hitchcock makeup and attire.
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Review: The circle of lifelessness in '360'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:45 am · October 13th, 2011
There are precious few good screenplays that begin with the words, “A wise man once said…”. Peter Morgan’s script for “360,” a vacuous theoretical spin on “La Ronde,” isn’t one of them.
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