The Detroit Film Critics Society has announced nominations for 2013, and it’s not “12 Years a Slave” or “Her” or “Gravity” dominating the list, but indie “Short Term 12” and NYFCC winner “American Hustle,” with five nods apiece.
'American Hustle,' 'Short Term 12' lead Detroit critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:14 am · December 9th, 2013
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'12 Years a Slave,' 'Nebraska' and 'Her' lead the way with St. Louis critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:34 am · December 9th, 2013
Steve McQueen’s slavery drama “12 Years a Slave” led another batch of nominees today with the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association, but Alexander Payne’s “Nebraska” and Spike Jonze’s “Her” scored large tallies, too. All three were nominated for Best Film along with “American Hustle” and “Gravity.”
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Women Film Critics Circle falls for 'Augustine,' 'Enough Said' and 'Winnie Mandela'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:26 am · December 9th, 2013
The Women Film Critics Circle has spoken up and, as ever, offered some interesting color in a precursor circuit that seems to be all about a few particular names. This is certainly an opinionated and thorough list of contenders. “Augustine,” “Enough Said” and “Winnie Mandela” led the way with mentions, though “Mother of George,” “Philomena” and “Hannah Arendt” were favorites as well.
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'12 Years a Slave' leads with Houston film critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:52 pm · December 8th, 2013
The Houston Film Critics Society has announced its list of nominees for 2013, and “12 Years a Slave” leads the way with eight nominations. The slate is full of the usual, though there were unique notices for “The Hunt” (Best Actor) and “Man of Steel” (Best Original Score).
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'Gravity' ties with 'Her' as LA critics' Best Picture winner
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:14 pm · December 8th, 2013
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association were in an indecisive mood today, as three categories ended in ties — most notably Best Picture, which was shared by two very different technological visions: “Gravity” and “Her.”
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Boston online critics hand '12 Years a Slave' seven awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:02 pm · December 7th, 2013
It’s safe to say members of the Boston Online Film Critics Association were big fans of Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave.” The group handed the film seven awards Friday including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Best Supporting Actress (Luipta Nyong’o). Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”) and Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”) rounded out the acting honors, while “Before Midnight” took Best Screenplay. Check out the full list below.
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'Inside Llewyn Davis' wins Best Feature at the 2013 Gotham Independent Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:19 pm · December 2nd, 2013
The 23rd annual Gotham Independent Awards were handed out tonight at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, and it was the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis.” However, “Fruitvale Station” walked out with a pair of awards in the breakthrough categories.
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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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Roundup: The screenplay Oscar conundrum
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:47 am · November 15th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Mark Harris considers the confusing categorizations in the Oscars’ screenplay races, and wonders if a third category is necessary. Also: Alfonso Cuaron regrets making “Great Expectations,” and a look at the value of a Cinemascore F.
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Oscar Talk: NYFF, Gotham nominations, awards contenders head for 2014
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · October 25th, 2013
In the latest edition of the Oscar Talk podcast, Kris Tapley and Anne Thompson look back at what the New York Film Festival added to the pile, consider the indie slate with the Gotham Awards nominees and ponder the exit of a few key titles to 2014.
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'12 Years a Slave,' 'Before Midnight' in line for gold at Gotham Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:20 am · October 24th, 2013
And there’s good news for ‘Before Midnight’ and ‘Inside Llewyn Davis.’
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Roundup: Why a winner-heavy Best Actress race is a bad thing
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 am · October 11th, 2013
Also: “Gravity” backlash, and where “Blue Jasmine” is competing at the Globes
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Roundup: BAFTA hosts Tom Hanks' 'life in pictures'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · October 3rd, 2013
Also: Tom Clancy in Hollywood, and who 2013’s biggest films almost starred.
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Roundup: 'Mud' wins the Oscar screener race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:07 am · September 23rd, 2013
Also: The greatest short speeches, and the successful anonymity of Ron Howard.
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Richard Linklater to receive Director Tribute at the Gotham Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:47 am · September 17th, 2013
Richard Linklater has been an indie influence since 1991’s “Slacker.” This year, with “Before Midnight” in the mix, the Gotham Awards have chosen him for a Director Tribute.
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Matthew McConaughey bursts into crowded Best Actor field with career-best 'Dallas Buyers Club' portrayal
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:42 am · September 10th, 2013
Matthew McConaughey gives his best performance to date in “Dallas Buyers Club,” but he enters a Best Actor conversation that is already in full swing and stuffed with strong contenders. Where’s the wiggle room?
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Oscar Talk: 2013 so far, fall festival preview and a look to the season ahead
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:56 am · August 16th, 2013
In the first podcast of the 2013-2014 season, Kris Tapley and Anne Thompson discuss 2013 so far, the fall festival circuit ahead and the upcoming season in general.
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On the dismissive attitude toward indie Oscar hopefuls
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:21 pm · August 7th, 2013
I was thinking recently about something that really agitates me when it comes to the awards season, which is this notion that certain accomplishments are instinctively relegated to the “indie” bin of the Independent Spirit Awards or the Gotham Awards, like some ghetto of would-be Oscar contenders.
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