The 87th Oscars was a memorable event despite itself, drawing a number of fascinating narratives to a close and teaching a couple of lessons we may or may not take to heart in subsequent seasons.
Off the Carpet: Unexpected virtue at the 87th Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:51 pm · February 23rd, 2015
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'Birdman' puts Fox Searchlight and New Regency at the top of the Oscar mountain
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:49 am · February 23rd, 2015
Ready for your Oscar season hangover? Some major takeaways from all the players in the awards season game.
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Fox Searchlight gets into the Dakota Johnson business with 'A Bigger Splash'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:02 am · February 19th, 2015
Fox Searchlight’s amazing run continues as it picks up U.S. rights to Luca Guadagnino’s follow up to “I Am Love,” “A Bigger Splash.” The new thriller stars Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Dakota Johnson and Matthias Schoenaerts.
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Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig's 'Mistress America' finds a home with Searchlight
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:13 pm · January 9th, 2015
Fox Searchlight has acquired Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig’s “Mistress America” before its Sundance premiere later this month.
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Fox Searchlight celebrates the holidays with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and '12 Years a Slave' stars
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:00 am · November 16th, 2013
Fox Searchlight celebrated the holiday season with stars from “12 Years A Slave” and “Enough Said” including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong’o, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more.
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Lonergan's 'Margaret' is so authentic it hurts
Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:54 pm · January 5th, 2012
We look at the stark realities that Kenneth Lonergan’s long awaited “Margaret” presents and recommend that you go see Anna Paquin in her most gripping role since “The Piano” at a rare screening opportunity.
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