HitFix talks to sound mixers Jon Taylor and Frank A. Montaño, who each scored Oscar nominations for two completely different films this year: “Birdman” and “Unbroken.”
Double-dipper sound mixing Oscar nominees talk 'Birdman' and 'Unbroken'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:56 pm · January 23rd, 2015
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Contender Countdown: Will 'Boyhood's' Oscar destiny be cemented this weekend?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:49 am · January 22nd, 2015
Will “Boyhood” seal its Oscar destiny this weekend? With the PGA and SAG honors on deck we take another look at the Best Picture race.
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Roger Deakins and Emmanuel Lubezki praise fellow Oscar nominees
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:13 am · January 15th, 2015
Two of the industry’s most celebrated cinematographers, Roger Deakins (“Unbroken”) and Emmanuel Lubezki (“Birdman”), discuss their fellow Oscar nominees and their own good fortune.
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On Oscar noms eve, 'Birdman,' 'Budapest' and 'Imitation Game' have most industry love
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:30 pm · January 14th, 2015
With all the industry groups having declared, a consensus of favorites has bubbled up. Leading the way with the most overall mentions: “Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” with “The Imitation Game” right behind.
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'Apes,' 'Birdman' surge as sound editors round out pre-Oscar industry nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:28 pm · January 14th, 2015
The final guild/industry group to declare nominees did so this afternoon as the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) spoke up with a roll call of players for the 62nd Golden Reel Awards.
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Hell's bells, 'Interstellar' got a Cinema Audio Society sound mixing nomination
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:30 am · January 13th, 2015
The Cinema Audio Society has announced nominees for the sound mixing organization’s 51st annual awards. Nominees include “American Sniper,” “Birdman” and, in a bit of a surprise given the narrative around the film, “Interstellar.”
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'Boyhood' wins with Alliance of Women Film Journalists (but they love 'Birdman,' too)
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:50 pm · January 12th, 2015
Members of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists hitched their wagon to the “Boyhood” train with wins for Best Picture and Best Director. But “Birdman” won five awards and tied for a sixth, so it obviously was a favorite.
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'Birdman' and 'The Normal Heart' lead gay and lesbian critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:10 pm · January 12th, 2015
The nominees for the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association’s Dorian Awards have been unveiled, and on the film side, “Birdman” again leads the way with four nominations.
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That time Taylor Swift, Lorde and Eddie Redmayne were the center of the Golden Globes
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:22 am · January 12th, 2015
A rundown of the two biggest parties at the 2015 Golden Globes: FOX’s celebratory fete and the annual Warner Bros./InStyle
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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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'Birdman,' 'Only Lovers Left Alive' popular with Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 pm · January 8th, 2015
With 10 mentions, “Birdman” was far and away the top nominations hog with the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, but there were some twists along the way, too.
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Denver critics nominate 'American Sniper,' 'Birdman' and 'Inherent Vice'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:59 am · January 7th, 2015
The Denver Film Critics Society has announced nominees for the year, and it was “Birdman” that came away with the most mentions with eight. “American Sniper” and “Inherent Vice” weren’t far being with six each.
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'Birdman' tops the 2015 Australian Academy's international nominations
Posted by Matt Patches · 7:49 am · January 7th, 2015
With seven nominations, ‘Birdman’ commands the above-the-line focused Australian Academy Award nominations. Check out the full list here.
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'Birdman,' 'Grand Budapest,' 'Imitation Game' remain strong with ASC nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:18 am · January 7th, 2015
The American Society of Cinematographers has announced nominees for the best behind-the-camera craftsmanship of 2014.
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Oklahoma Critics award 'Boyhood,' Rosamund Pike and 'Edge of Tomorrow'
Posted by Matt Patches · 5:03 am · January 7th, 2015
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle thinks outside the box. On top of naming the best films, performances, and creative work of the year, they dare to name the worst alongside it.
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'Boyhood' is Iowa Critics' Best Picture of 2014
Posted by Matt Patches · 4:37 am · January 7th, 2015
The Iowa Film Critics Association revealed their annual awards picks, which fit into trends across the board.
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'Guardians,' 'Whiplash,' and… '12 Years a Slave' (throwback!) among Casting Society’s nominees
Posted by Matt Patches · 12:22 pm · January 6th, 2015
An awards ceremony date change means the Casting Society is inviting old and new contenders to the ring. Finally, a year where ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ ‘Birdman,’ and ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ rub shoulders!
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'Birdman,' 'Boyhood,' 'Grand Budapest' and 'Selma' lead Georgia critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:52 am · January 5th, 2015
The Georgia Film Critics Association has more or less kept to the standard flow today with a list of nominations led by critical darlings “Birdman,” “Boyhood,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Selma.”
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