In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, one pundit isn’t amused by others critics’ talk of awards for the cat of “Inside Llewyn Davis.” On a more serious note, an appreciation of the late Eleanor Parker.
Roundup: The rights and wrongs of campaigning cats
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:37 am · December 11th, 2013
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The 2013-2014 Film Awards Circuit
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:12 am · December 9th, 2013
Welcome to the 2013-2014 Film Awards Circuit. In Contention will be tracking all the ups and downs of the season right here, from critics awards to industry kudos and more.
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Boston online critics hand '12 Years a Slave' seven awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:02 pm · December 7th, 2013
It’s safe to say members of the Boston Online Film Critics Association were big fans of Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave.” The group handed the film seven awards Friday including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Best Supporting Actress (Luipta Nyong’o). Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”) and Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”) rounded out the acting honors, while “Before Midnight” took Best Screenplay. Check out the full list below.
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Watch the Best Original Song lock 'Let it Go' from 'Frozen' sung by Idina Menzel
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:35 pm · December 6th, 2013
Disney has released the complete scene featuring “Let it Go” online and it has us wondering if we’ll ever see Idina Menzel sing the expected Best Oscar winner live.
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Roundup: The fashion-forward futurism of 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:22 am · December 5th, 2013
In today’s roundup of online news and views, the subtly futuristic costume design of “Her” makes an impact in the fashion world. Also: why “12 Years a Slave” is still in the driver’s seat.
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Roundup: 'Frozen' is a hit, but is it selling itself short?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · December 4th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a critic wonders if Disney is betraying the message of “Frozen” with its deceptive marketing campaign. Meanwhile, the studio’s other holiday hopeful has opened softly in the UK.
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'Despicable Me 2' comes out strong with Annie Awards nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:32 am · December 2nd, 2013
It was Universal’s “Despicable Me 2” leading the way today with 11 nominations for the 41st annual Annie Awards. But Disney’s “Frozen” — not far behind with 10 mentions — was the only film to receive nominations for Best Animated Feature, Best Direction and Best Writing.
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Tech Support: Space, music and the high seas clash in the race for Best Sound Mixing
Posted by gerardkennedy · 7:36 pm · November 28th, 2013
HitFix’s Gerard Kennedy surveys the field of Best Sound Mixing, from “Gravity” to “Pacific Rim” to maybe even Disney’s animated musical “Frozen.”
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Tell us what you thought of 'Frozen'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:10 am · November 28th, 2013
Disney’s throwback adaptation of “The Snow Queen” opens today, and has largely thawed the hearts of critics — but do you think it’s up to scratch? Share you thoughts, and vote in our poll.
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Roundup: Is it time for the animated Oscar to grow up?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · November 28th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a writer wonders if the Best Animated Feature competition between perceived frontrunners “Frozen” and “The Wind Rises” presents the kid-focused category with a chance to come of age. Meanwhile, “The Wolf of Wall Street” gets a running time and dodges the NC-17 bullet.
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'Book of Mormon' meets Disney in new 'Frozen' song
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:37 pm · November 11th, 2013
Disney has released the complete musical number of “In Summer” from the new animated musical “Frozen” and it’s just a taste of the great music in store for moviegoers this Thanksgiving.
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Tech Support: Best Original Song Oscar race heats up with Taylor Swift and Beyoncé
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:01 pm · November 7th, 2013
We’re a little ways off yet from the Academy unveiling its long list of eligible contenders in the Best Original Song Oscar race. But in the meantime, and particularly since we finally started populating the category’s Contenders section with entrants in the last week or so, it doesn’t hurt to put a finger to the wind and see what’s what.
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Tech Support: What films headline this year's race for Best Sound Editing?
Posted by gerardkennedy · 10:08 pm · October 24th, 2013
In this week’s installment of Tech Support, Gerard Kennedy surveys the Best Sound Editing category. Films like “Gravity” and “All is Lost” figure heavily while others like “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Man of Steel” try to find a foothold.
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Roundup: Michael Fassbender too busy for an Oscar campaign
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:38 am · October 15th, 2013
Also: ‘Fifty Shades’ gains an Oscar winner, and is 2013 a classic movie year?
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Waiting for a heavyweight in the animated Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:55 am · June 14th, 2013
The last six winners have been first-half releases, but what about this year?
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