Make it a second film in as many days that I had pretty much figured out of the Academy’s likely grasp that has been given a big boost on the precursor circuit. After the New York Film Critics Circle named David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” the year’s best film yesterday, the New York-based National Board of Review has chimed in today by naming Spiike Jonze’s “Her” the top film of 2013. The group also gave Jonze the Best Director prize.
'Her' named best film of 2013 by National Board of Review
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:38 am · December 4th, 2013
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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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Off the Carpet: With the table set, the critics are ready to have their say
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:23 pm · December 2nd, 2013
“American Hustle” has screened. “The Wolf of Wall Street” has screened. All the cats are out of the bag, and just in time, too. Because the critics are about to have their say.
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Roundup: Golden Globes won't be seduced by Johansson's voice in 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 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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Roundup: Cinematographers come down on 3D
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:44 am · November 20th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, five cinematographers from some of the season’s top contenders chat candidly about a range of topics — including 3D, to which they’re mostly opposed. Meanwhile, Steve McQueen defends “12 Years a Slave” from critics who think it’s too pretty.
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McConaughey and Johansson win in Rome, as 'Her' campaign gathers pace
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:02 am · November 18th, 2013
The actress looks to become the first-ever Oscar nominee for a voice performance.
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'Her' Q&A: Spike Jonze on why he replaced Samantha Morton with Scarlett Johansson
Posted by chris-eggertsen · 10:13 am · November 14th, 2013
“Her” director Spike Jonze talks about why he replaced Samantha Morton with Scarlett Johansson at the eleventh hour and how Arcade Fire’s latest album “Reflektor” was influenced by the work they did on the film’s score.
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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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Oscar Talk: NYFF, Gotham nominations, awards contenders head for 2014
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · October 25th, 2013
In the latest edition of the Oscar Talk podcast, Kris Tapley and Anne Thompson look back at what the New York Film Festival added to the pile, consider the indie slate with the Gotham Awards nominees and ponder the exit of a few key titles to 2014.
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Roundup: ScarJo on her 'abstract' awards chances for 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:35 am · October 18th, 2013
Also: Pulling off ‘All is Lost,’ and banging the drum for Judi Dench.
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Peter Berg's 'Lone Survivor' to premiere at AFI Fest
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:47 am · October 17th, 2013
AFI Fest has rounded out its 2013 slate with a list of special screenings, centerpiece gala additions and another world premiere.
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The Long Shot: Direct influence
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:00 am · October 16th, 2013
There’s much to celebrate if this race comes down to McQueen vs. Cuarón.
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Off the Carpet: How do this year's Oscar hopefuls reflect the zeitgeist?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:55 am · October 14th, 2013
We’ve weighed the contenders and early declarations have been made. The whisper campaigns and casual takedowns have begun with no real (comfortable) frontrunner to emerge for a while yet. But as we look out over this year’s Oscar contending crop, what does it have to say about where and who we are?
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Roundup: 'Her' arrives in the Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:49 am · October 14th, 2013
Also: The Weinsteins’ ‘Fruitvale Station’ error, and LAFCA honors Richard Lester.
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How Steven Soderbergh helped edit Spike Jonze's 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:50 am · October 7th, 2013
…and how Chris Cooper got the chop.
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Roundup: A moderate start for 'Mitty'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:05 am · October 7th, 2013
Also: Mark Harris meets Spike Jonze, and Tarantino’s best of 2013.
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'Her,' 'Out of the Furnace,' 'Dallas Buyers Club' to compete at Rome Film Festival
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:24 pm · September 23rd, 2013
‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ will screen out of competition.
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Contender Countdown: It's already hard out there for a best picture player
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:25 pm · September 12th, 2013
The sniping and backstabbing has already begun, but has it affected the best picture race at all? Plus: A brand new feature. Rank the top 10 contenders as you see them.
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