The film’s director and lead actress both have a long history with the project.
Wayne Blair and Deborah Mailman on taking 'The Sapphires' from stage to screen
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:22 pm · March 22nd, 2013
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Chris O'Dowd on 'The Sapphires,' making it in America and why he's no Ken doll
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:32 am · March 21st, 2013
From ‘Bridesmaids’ to ‘Girls,’ the Irish comedian’s star is in rapid ascendancy.
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A glimpse of Christopher Guest's new HBO series 'Family Tree'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:01 am · March 19th, 2013
Chris O’Dowd stars in this Anglo-American HBO comedy.
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Feelgood Aussie musical 'The Sapphires' brightens Cannes
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:30 am · May 21st, 2012
Warm applause for the 1960s-set musical comedy suggest The Weinstein Company have made a wise purchase.
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My dream Oscar ballot: part two
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:55 pm · January 22nd, 2012
Guy Lodge’s wishlist for Tuesday’s Oscar nominations continues with a look at the major categories. Films mentioned range from “Weekend” to “Drive” to “Bridesmaids.”
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Hemsworth, Hiddleston, O'Dowd crack all-male BAFTA Rising Star list
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:50 pm · January 11th, 2012
BAFTA has handed the job of determining the nominees of the Rising Star Award to the public for the first time — and the alarming result is an all-male slate in which Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence and 2011 ‘it’ girl Jessica Chastain don’t warrant a mention.
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First-Half FYC: Best Supporting Actor and Actress
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:32 pm · December 27th, 2011
With the Oscar race so skewed towards late-year releases, worthy contenders from films released between January and June often slip through the cracks. We highlight some standout supporting performances from 2011’s first half, including Christopher Plummer and two stars of “Bridesmaids.”
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'Tyrannosaur' wins top prize as British Independent Film Awards spread the love
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:47 am · December 4th, 2011
Paddy Considine’s gritty directorial debut upset the likes of “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” and “Shame” to win top honors at the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards, and took three awards overall — though there was something for everyone at tonight’s ceremony in London.
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Chastain, Lawrence, Jones longlisted for BAFTA Rising Star Award
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:24 am · November 25th, 2011
BAFTA is allowing the public to determine the finalists for its annual Rising Star Award — from a shortlist that includes Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence. But are they at a disadvantage with the British public?
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The Long Shot: Big enough for the both of us
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:48 pm · November 9th, 2011
“The Help” star Jessica Chastain is just one of 2011’s strong Oscar hopefuls needing to wrestle attention away from a more heavily hyped co-star: an annual dilemma in the awards race.
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