Asghar Farhadi’s Golden Globe nominee “The Past” is Iran’s submission for the foreign-language Oscar, though it’s the director’s first European production. He tells us about the experience of working outside home, and why the film is the “male” counterpart to “A Separation.”
Asghar Farhadi on why 'The Past' is a brother to 'A Separation'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:55 pm · December 19th, 2013
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Iran surprises by picking 'The Past' as foreign language submission
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:50 am · September 30th, 2013
Which take on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will come out on top?
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Diverse, defiant choices from Spielberg's jury put a bow on a satisfying Cannes fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:31 am · May 27th, 2013
‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ a thrilling Palme winner, but there’s more good news.
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'Blue is the Warmest Color' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes, Coens take second place
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:51 am · May 26th, 2013
Spielberg’s jury made history by handing top prize to the film’s director and stars.
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Sony Classics looks forward to 'The Past'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:42 am · May 20th, 2013
The prestige distributor also handled Asghar Farhadi’s ‘A Separation.’
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Cannes Review: 'The Past' is an intimate but exacting breakdown of several separations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:49 am · May 17th, 2013
Asghar Farhadi’s follow-up to Oscar-winning ‘A Separation’ plays to his strengths.
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Cannes Check 2013: Asghar Farhadi's 'The Past'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:00 am · May 2nd, 2013
Continuing our cheat sheet for the Cannes Competition.
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Bérénice Bejo not so silent in French trailer for Cannes-bound 'The Past'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:48 am · April 8th, 2013
No subtitles needed to get excited for Asghar Farhadi’s follow-up to ‘A Separation.’
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10 films we're most hoping to see at the Cannes Film Festival
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:45 pm · March 25th, 2013
From Asghar Farhadi to Nicolas Winding Refn, we’re counting on a diverse slate.
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Bryan Cranston, Stephen King, Kristen Wiig among Academy invitees this year
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:12 pm · June 29th, 2012
The Academy has announced its annual list of new members, always a fun thing to browse through and say, “Damn, it’s about time,” or, “Jesus, really?”
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Harvey further forges the French connection
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:24 pm · March 29th, 2012
After purchasing positively buzzed French romcom “Populaire” and courting Colin Firth for a remake of Cesar-winning smash “Untouchable,” The Weinstein Company’s Gallic loyalty shows no sign of fading.
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Why it should be 'The Artist'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:59 pm · February 25th, 2012
Detractors have claimed that it’s insubstantial, anachronistic and even regressive, but “The Artist” is still set to run the table at tomorrow’s Academy Awards. Guy Lodge argues why it truly is the best of this year’s nominees.
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'The Artist' (what else?) takes top honors at César Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:08 pm · February 24th, 2012
“The Artist,” unsurprisingly enough, was the big winner at the César Awards, France’s answer to the Oscars — but not everything went the Oscar frontrunner’s way, as Jean Dujardin was upset in the Best Actor race.
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Round-up: The Super Bowl's crystal ball
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:45 am · February 6th, 2012
Also: R.I.P. Ben Gazzara, and Iranian backlash to ‘A Separation’
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Watch Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo and Uggie foul up in a blooper reel from 'The Artist'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 12:43 pm · January 28th, 2012
A behind the scenes look at ‘The Artist’ serves as a reminder of the film’s charms, as well as the perplexing critical response.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Supporting Actress
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:00 am · January 27th, 2012
Four first-timers, Bérénice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer, join previous nominee Janet McTeer in the Best Supporting Actress Oscar race. We weigh up their chances, and decide who deserves to win.
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SBIFF raises the curtain on the 27th annual
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:44 pm · January 26th, 2012
The 27th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off tonight with the world premiere of Lawrence Kasdan’s “Darling Companion,” starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it down in time to catch it, but I’m here now and ready for a few days of awards season awareness.
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Predicting Sunday's SAG Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:29 pm · January 26th, 2012
We handicap the five film categories in the upcoming Screen Actors’ Guild Awards, which should in turn anticipate the Oscar race.
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