Golden Globes 2014 Contenders: Who is a lock for a nod and who's not?

Posted by · 4:57 pm · December 4th, 2013

Watch out, everyone’s favorite Foreign Press Association is back and they have opinions! What are the minds behind the 2014 Golden Globes thinking about this year’s nominations? They love “American Hustle,” “Philomena,” “Inside Llewyn Davis” and…?

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Roundup: Golden Globes won't be seduced by Johansson's voice in 'Her'

Posted by · 4:27 am · November 27th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Scarlett Johansson’s awards campaign for her voice work in ‘Her’ hits a bump as she’s ruled ineligible for the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, did you know about the uinmade ‘Mary Poppins’ sequel?

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Five Golden Globe comedies the HFPA should be considering but probably isn't

Posted by · 12:06 pm · November 4th, 2013

The deadline for Golden Globe submissions was Friday and so studios had to declare whether their contenders would be aiming for comedy or drama consideration. Here are a handful that probably won’t get much notice but certainly deserve it.

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Martin Scorsese has a present for you this Christmas

Posted by · 3:31 pm · October 29th, 2013

After weeks of speculation in the media Paramount Pictures has officially confirmed Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” for a Christmas Day release.

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler save awards season and Oscar now has a 2015 job opening

Posted by · 2:58 pm · October 15th, 2013

The news that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are returning to host the Golden Globes were met with cries of joy, but what does it mean for big brother, aka the Academy Awards?

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Roundup: Why a winner-heavy Best Actress race is a bad thing

Posted by · 4:00 am · October 11th, 2013

Also: “Gravity” backlash, and where “Blue Jasmine” is competing at the Globes

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Roundup: 'Mud' wins the Oscar screener race

Posted by · 5:07 am · September 23rd, 2013

Also: The greatest short speeches, and the successful anonymity of Ron Howard.

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Roundup: On Leonardo DiCaprio's odd Oscar history

Posted by · 6:49 am · January 15th, 2013

Also: The genius of Jodie Foster’s speech, and the oldest living Oscar nominees

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Sony Classics co-chief Michael Barker remains positive on Oscar chances for 'Amour'

Posted by · 10:01 am · December 13th, 2012

He draws a line between Michael Haneke’s career now and Ingmar Bergman’s in 1973.

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Golden Globe nominations breathe new life for 'The Master' stars, 'Django'

Posted by · 5:52 am · December 13th, 2012

The first thought that jumped to mind after today’s Golden Globe nominations announcement was, “Not too embarrassing.”

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Roundup: Can GKIDS crash the animation Oscar race again?

Posted by · 6:17 am · November 14th, 2012

Also: Phoenix makes amends, and the most deserving Best Actor no-hopers.

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Jodie Foster to receive HFPA's Cecil B. DeMille Award

Posted by · 9:07 am · November 1st, 2012

The seven-time Golden Globe nominee marks the first woman to receive the honor in 12 years.

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Roundup: Globes trump the Oscars with Fey and Poehler

Posted by · 5:26 am · October 16th, 2012

Also: Questioning the facts of ‘Argo,’ and celebrating Melissa Leo

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The Long Shot: Free to be… you and me

Posted by · 3:39 pm · October 3rd, 2012

Why other awards should welcome the Academy’s calendar shift.

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Roundup: Helen Mirren to be honored at European Film Awards

Posted by · 9:45 am · September 25th, 2012

Also: Variety might share stables with Deadline, and defending Chris Hemsworth

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 78 — Golden Globes, BAFTA nominees, more guild announcements and Sundance 2012

Posted by · 8:08 am · January 20th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss last weekend’s Golden Globes, the BAFTA an guild announcements of the week and the currently underway Sundance Film Festival.

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Round-up: Williams takes her Marilyn Monroe impression to GQ

Posted by · 8:15 am · January 18th, 2012

Also: Mourning Colman’s BAFTA snub, and Gervais steps down

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Round-up: The underperforming Sundance class of 2011

Posted by · 7:24 am · January 17th, 2012

Also: Luhrmann on ‘Gatsby’ in 3D, and Elton vs. Madonna

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