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.”
'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
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Washington critics spring for '12 Years a Slave,' Cuarón, Blanchett
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:48 am · December 9th, 2013
The Washington D.C. Area Film Critics’ Association didn’t rock the boat too much with their awards, as “12 Years a Slave” took another Best Picture win.
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New York Film Critics Online award '12 Years a Slave,' Cuarón, Ejiofor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:33 pm · December 8th, 2013
The New York Film Critics Online also jumped into the fun on a very busy day for the precursor circuit by handing “12 Years a Slave” its Best Picture award. “Gravity” helmer Alfonso Cuarón took Best Director while acting honors went to Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cate Blanchett, Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o: the consensus quartet at this stage, I think it’s safe to say. Check out the full list of winners below.
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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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'12 Years a Slave,' James Gandolfini win with Boston Society of Film Critics
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:58 am · December 8th, 2013
‘!2 Years a Slave’ was the big winner at today’s Boston Society of Film Critics vote, taking Best Picture, Director and Actor — while ‘Enough Said’ pulled two surprise wins.
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Diane Keaton to be Woody Allen's Golden Globes proxy
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:55 pm · December 3rd, 2013
There was never any doubt that Woody Allen would not be present to accept his Cecil B. DeMille Award at next year’s Golden Globes. But the HFPA isn’t missing a starry opportunity: Allen’s former partner Diane Keaton will accept the award for him.
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'American Hustle' wins big with New York Film Critics Circle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:51 am · December 3rd, 2013
David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” was crowned the best film of 2013 today by the New York Film Critics Circle, capping off a nearly five-hour vote and marking the first critics awards announcement of the year. The film also received wins for Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Lawrence) and Best Screenplay.
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Sandra Bullock (who else?) is EW's Entertainer of the Year
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:55 pm · November 25th, 2013
Off the back of her contrasting performances in hit films “The Heat” and “Gravity,” Sandra Bullock has been named Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainer of the Year — making her the first two-time recipient of the honor. Is a second Oscar also in the offing?
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Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hardy nab BIFA nominations, as 'Starred Up' leads the field
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · November 11th, 2013
The nominations for the British Independent Film Awards — the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards — served up a mix of fresh and familiar faces, with gritty indies “Starred Up” and “The Selfish Giant” leading the way, and gentler fare like “Philomena” also finding room on the ballot.
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Cate Blanchett named Santa Barbara's Outstanding Performer of the Year
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 am · November 5th, 2013
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has kicked off a wave of tribute announcements today with the revelation that Cate Blanchett will receive this year’s Outstanding Performer of the Year award for her work in Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine.”
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The Long Shot: Direct influence
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:00 am · October 16th, 2013
There’s much to celebrate if this race comes down to McQueen vs. Cuarón.
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Emma Stone goes rustic in first glimpse of Woody Allen's 'Magic in the Moonlight'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:45 pm · October 15th, 2013
Can the film meet the bar set by ‘Blue Jasmine?’
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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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NYFF pays tribute to Cate Blanchett… and so do we
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:30 pm · October 3rd, 2013
The star’s sixth Oscar nod is on the way, but her career goes deeper than that.
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Contender Countdown: Turmoil in the Best Picture race?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:52 am · October 3rd, 2013
The latest contender countdown looks at a dramatic week in Hollywood that saw films pushed, layoffs, a scary changeover for a legendary label and more.
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Roundup: Sony's Oscar plans for 'Blue Jasmine'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:13 am · October 1st, 2013
Also: Charles Ferguson’s cancelled Hillary Clinton doc, and Cuaron on ‘crap’ 3D.
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Emmys: David Fincher and Michael Douglas headline movie vet winners
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:40 pm · September 22nd, 2013
It was a big night for prestige film personalities in front of and behind the camera at the Emmys tonight. Names include David Fincher, Steven Soderbergh, Jeff Daniels and Michael Douglas
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Cate Blanchett to make her directorial debut with 'The Dinner'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:40 pm · September 19th, 2013
Oren Moverman will write the new adaptation of Herman Koch’s bestseller.
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