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'Birdman' comes away with six Phoenix film critics awards including Best Picture

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:02 am · December 16th, 2014

The Phoenix Film Critics Society ended up splitting their Best Picture and Best Director awards between the two most critically acclaimed (on the circuit) films of the year: “Birdman” and “Boyhood.”

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Florida critics' award nominations find room for 'The Raid 2'

Posted by Matt Patches · 8:08 am · December 16th, 2014

Who knew the Florida critics were so geeky? Among expected nominations for ‘Birdman’ and ‘Boyhood,’ films like ‘The Raid 2’ and ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ earned a little awards season love.

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'Mr. Turner' leads London Film Critics Circle nominations

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 am · December 16th, 2014

Chiming in from across the pond, the London Film Critics Circle has added its collective voice to the 2014 circuit with a list of nominations. It was “Mr. Turner” that led the way with seven total nominations.

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Chicago critics board the 'Boyhood' bandwagon

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:51 pm · December 15th, 2014

The Chicago Film Critics Association announced 2014 superlatives Monday night and it was “Boyhood” coming out on top. Also, in what must have been a heartwarming moment during the announcement dinner, “Life Itself” won Best Documentary.

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25 most anticipated prestige films of 2014: 'Inherent Vice,' 'Nymphomaniac,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:01 am · January 4th, 2014

Guy Lodge, Kris Tapley and Gregory Ellwood count down the auteur, art house and festival films they’re most excited to see this year, including “Inherent Vice,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Unbroken.”

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