DAVID O RUSSELL

Could this be Leonardo DiCaprio's Year?

Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:46 pm · April 23rd, 2015

“The Revenant,” “Joy,” “The Martian” and “Peanuts” could all be major Oscar players for 20th Century Fox this awards season.

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The movie formerly known as David O. Russell’s 'Nailed' has a trailer

Posted by Matt Patches · 5:10 am · January 6th, 2015

David O. Russell’s “I Heart Huckabees” follow-up “Nailed” found itself mangled by on-set disasters and behind-the-scenes financial battles. The movie finally comes out, without the director’s consent, as ‘Accidental Love.’

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Guess who Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper missed at the Oscars luncheon?

Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:33 pm · February 11th, 2014

Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper wonder why a former co-star and peer isn’t at the Oscars nominees luncheon, discuss their red carpet decisions and reflect on living the dream.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett share their joy at Oscars luncheon

Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:11 pm · February 10th, 2014

The annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon is a chance to get all of the year’s Academy Award nominees in a room for food and spirits, yes, but it’s also a huge press opportunity, where contenders can subtly communicate their final pitches in hopes that a stray Academy member will read it or hear about it on TV.

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Roundup: Philomena's audience with the Pope

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · February 6th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable onlinme news and views, ‘Philomena’ star Steve Coogan and the film’s real-life subject meet with the Pope. Also: The perils of talking movies on Twitter, and is ‘Labor Day’ a victim of ‘urban critics?’

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David O. Russell to receive Santa Barbara fest's Outstanding Director Award for 'American Hustle'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:44 am · January 18th, 2014

With a little less than two weeks away from opening night, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival has slid in one more honor for its big round of tributes held throughout: the Outstanding Director Award to “American Hustle” helmer David O. Russell.

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The Academy once again goes its own way with a singular list of Oscar nominees

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:37 am · January 16th, 2014

As it always does, the Academy had a few things of its own to say this morning as the 86th annual Oscar nominations announcement was full of intrigue. Never too closely resembling the buzz we’re all going on as ballots are turned in, the organization went its own way in a few key areas, putting smiles on some faces, slapping frowns on others.

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The Long Shot: The case for 'American Hustle'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:35 pm · January 8th, 2014

“American Hustle,” along with “Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave,” has emerged as a frontrunner for the Best Picture Oscar, prompting detractors to dismiss it as a soft option. Here’s why it isn’t.

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Hanks, McConaughey and more take stock of a great year for movies at Palm Springs awards gala

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:54 pm · January 4th, 2014

The 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala was held Saturday night and a wide array of stars came out to fete and be feted. Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Jane Fonda, Matthew McConaughey, Gary Oldman, U2’s Bono, Amy Adams, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep were just a few on hand as the Oscar season dived headlong into the new year.

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Amy Adams on surrendering to David O. Russell's process in 'American Hustle'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:28 am · December 24th, 2013

“American Hustle” star Amy Adams talks to HitFix about building her character with hair and makeup, steering clear of perfection with a willfully dodgy English accent and going with the flow of a David O. Russell production.

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Roundup: Indies miss out as Academy reveals 289 Oscar-eligible titles

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:51 am · December 17th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, 289 films are eligible for general-category consideration at the Oscars, but the submissions process means many of the year’s best indies are missing. Meanwhile, McDowell remembers Peter O’Toole.

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90s nostalgia as Weinsteins and Miramax reunite for 'Shakespeare in Love' sequel

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:15 pm · December 16th, 2013

A new 20-year deal between The Weinstein Company and Miramax gives the Weinsteins access to the creative library they left behind at their old company — meaning sequels to “Shakespeare in Love” and “Rounders” are in the works.

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Off the Carpet: 'American Hustle' comes out to play

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:48 pm · November 24th, 2013

After weeks of audience testing, editors Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers futzing with the various tones director David O. Russell captures take-to-take during production, “American Hustle” finally came out to play Sunday night as Sony Pictures unveiled the film to a swath of press and SAG nominating committee members, among others.

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Off the Carpet: The Oscar season has never been so stuffed

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:07 pm · November 18th, 2013

Tons of events and a lot of great movies make this one to remember. I honestly didn’t know my iCal application could hold this many events.

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Roundup: January 31 is the new 'Labor Day'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:32 am · November 12th, 2013

In today’s roundup of online news and views, Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day” has moved to a late-January release date — though it’ll still qualify for the 2013 Oscar race. Meanwhile, “12 Years a Slave” is compared to its earlier TV-movie incarnation.

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Roundup: Britannia awards celebrate Cumberbatch and Clooney, among others

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:20 am · November 11th, 2013

In today’s roundup on notable online news and views, BAFTA-LA’s Britannia Awards celebrate a host of talent, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and George Clooney. Meanwhile, David O. Russell revealed a bit of “American Hustle” at AFI Fest, and Greta Gerwig talks about a life watching movies.

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Roundup: Woody Allen's valentine to casting directors

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:06 am · November 1st, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable news and views from the web, Woody Allen pens on open letter to celebrate the work of under-recognized casting directors. Elsewhere, David O. Russell will receive a career tribute at AFI Fest, while a critic wonders if his peers aren’t hard enough on documentaries.

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