HitFix talks to one half of the “Ida” cinematography team, Lukasz Zal, about his surprising nomination and crafting a vintage look for the Polish film.
'Ida' cinematographer was as surprised by his nomination as you were
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:53 am · February 18th, 2015
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'Two Days,' Palme d’Or-winner snubbed from Oscar’s Foreign Language Short List
Posted by Matt Patches · 9:00 am · December 19th, 2014
Major snubs and a few surprises were found in the Academy’s announcement of nine films moving on to its Foreign Language short list.
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'Birdman' and genre love from Las Vegas film critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:44 pm · December 18th, 2014
The Las Vegas Film Critics Society is the latest regional critics group to unveil award winners for 2014, and it was “Birdman” that came away the biggest hit with seven awards, including Best Picture.
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'Ida' among films nominated for ASC's inaugural Spotlight Award
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:52 pm · January 15th, 2014
“Ida,” “Renoir” and “Winter Nomads” are the nominees for the inaugural ASC Spotlight Award, created to recognize outstanding cinematography in lower-profile cinema.
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Roundup: Gerwig, Waltz, Schamus tapped for Berlinale jury
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:43 am · January 14th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, James Schamus will head the Berlinale competition jury, with Greta Gerwig, Christoph Waltz and Michel Gondry among his jurors. Also: Armond White’s eviction from the NYFCC, and Cannes’ new president.
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Guy Lodge's top 25 films of 2013: #25-11
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:19 pm · December 24th, 2013
In Contention critic Guy Lodge reveals the first part of his Best Films of 2013 countdown, with picks including “Before Midnight,” “Behind the Candelabra” and “Stoker.”
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Roundup: Scorsese gets a telling-off at Academy screening
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:59 am · December 23rd, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Martin Scorsese is accosted by a disapproving voter at an Academy screening of “The Wolf of Wall Street,” while James Schamus receives a WGA honor.
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Johnny Depp honors Christopher Lee at London Film Festival awards, as 'Ida' takes top prize
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:18 pm · October 21st, 2013
Singapore’s Oscar entry ‘Ilo Ilo’ wins for Best First Film.
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