In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a look at how Naomi Watts’ 2013 went from the glory of an Oscar nomination to the embarrassment of “Adore” and “Diana.” Other writers address the shortage of prestige films about non-suffering black characters, and consider the growing cult of “The Counselor.”
Roundup: A nightmare year for Naomi Watts
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:43 am · November 7th, 2013
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Review: Naomi Watts is a plastic people's princess in misguided 'Diana'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:40 am · November 1st, 2013
Oliver Hirschbiegel’s biopic of the late Diana, Princess of Wales has already taken a beating from UK critics, but is it better than its reputation suggests? Sadly not, says our critic: hobbled by a risible script and uninvested direction, this dreary soap opera reveals nothing new about the embattled royal.
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Roundup: BAFTA hosts Tom Hanks' 'life in pictures'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · October 3rd, 2013
Also: Tom Clancy in Hollywood, and who 2013’s biggest films almost starred.
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Roundup: The 'real' start of the Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:42 am · September 27th, 2013
Also: Tom Sherak’s new appointment, and when Kerry met Cicely
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Roundup: Seeing red over 'Blue'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:41 am · September 25th, 2013
Also: That wide-open Best Actor race, and the trouble with IMAX.
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Roundup: 2014's animation slate will be Pixar-free
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:46 am · September 19th, 2013
Also: The fear in ‘Blue Jasmine,’ and WikiLeaks takes on ‘The Fifth Estate’
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Roundup: Almodóvar to be honored at European Film Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:41 am · September 18th, 2013
Also: Towne joins ‘Mad Men,’ and the best of the worst of ‘Diana.’
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Nicole Kidman opens the princess diaries in international 'Grace of Monaco' teaser
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:18 am · September 16th, 2013
Will the Weinsteins’ biopic attract the Academy’s attention?
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First glimpse of Naomi Watts in teaser trailer for 'Diana'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:55 am · June 12th, 2013
Will the actress benefit from the Academy’s fascination with the Royal Family?
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