“The Newsroom” creator Aaron Sorkin has issued a statement following revelation of North Korea’s involvement in the Sony hack, and again takes aim at media decisions this week.
Sony hack: Sorkin back at it, slams 'easily distracted members of the American press'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:34 pm · December 17th, 2014
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'Nightcrawler' director Dan Gilroy calls out media behavior in the wake of Sony hack
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:35 pm · December 17th, 2014
In the wake of the recent Sony hack, media outlets published stolen private information willy-nilly, recalling the scavenger-like behavior of the news gatherers depicted in Dan Gilroy’s film “Nightcrawler.” Gilory, a former Variety reporter, had plenty of thoughts on that when he spoke to HitFix recently.
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Following terrorist threat, Sony officially cancels 'The Interview' release
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:17 pm · December 17th, 2014
Sony has officially canceled of “The Interview,” which was slated for a Christmas Day bow, following terrorist threats.
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Angelina Jolie says the Coen brothers brought a lack of sentimentality to 'Unbroken'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:43 pm · December 17th, 2014
“Unbroken” director Angelina Jolie sits down with HitFix to discuss whittling Louis Zamperini’s epic life into a consumable film.
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'Dear White People,' 'Selma' lead 15th annual Black Reel Awards nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:09 am · December 17th, 2014
The Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF) announced its nominees for the 15th Annual Black Reel Awards Wednesday morning. Justin Simien’s “Dear White People” and Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” led the way with 10 nominations each.
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Dublin critics award 'Boyhood,' 'Frank,' Jake Gyllenhaal and Marion Cotillard
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:46 am · December 17th, 2014
Critics in the UK obviously aren’t immune to the charms of “Boyhood,” as the film did well with the London Film Critics Circle and now, the Dublin Film Critics Circle has named it the year’s best.
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Austin critics love 'Boyhood,' single out 'Joe' star Gary Poulter
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:21 am · December 17th, 2014
Yeah, the Austin Film Critics Association naturally dug the Austin-set “Boyhood,” and yeah, they showed a lot of love for “Nightcrawler.” But the single coolest thing they did Wednesday in their awards announcement was single out “Joe” star Gary Poulter.
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'Willy Wonka,' 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Big Lebowski' added to National Film Registry
Posted by Matt Patches · 5:57 am · December 17th, 2014
Each year, The National Film Registry inducts films of every shape and size for preservation in the Library of Congress. This year’s list had blockbusters, prestige pictures, and films once considered lost.
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See Tilda Swinton transform, rehearse in new 'Snowpiercer' behind-the-scenes feature
Posted by Matt Patches · 5:12 am · December 17th, 2014
There’s no prosthetic, mouthpiece, or hairdo Tilda Swinton won’t undergo to inch closer to her vision for a role. Here, we get to see the process in action, as the actress becomes her militant librarian from ‘Snowpiercer.’
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Rene Russo really needs to be in the supporting actress Oscar discussion, folks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:08 pm · December 16th, 2014
With Jake Gyllenhaal getting more and more awards attention for his performance in “Nightcrawler,” let it be a reminder that there are other treasures in the film besides, not least of which being Rene Russo’s outstanding, wounded performance as a desperate news division head.
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'Birdman' and usual critical darling suspects lead Houston critics' nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:50 am · December 16th, 2014
The Houston Film Critics Society has announced nominations, and no surprise, the three-horse race for critical darling of the year led the way: “Birdman” with 10, “Boyhood” with seven and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” with six.
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'Birdman' comes away with six Phoenix film critics awards including Best Picture
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:02 am · December 16th, 2014
The Phoenix Film Critics Society ended up splitting their Best Picture and Best Director awards between the two most critically acclaimed (on the circuit) films of the year: “Birdman” and “Boyhood.”
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Guess what? Toronto critics love 'Boyhood' too…
Posted by Matt Patches · 9:39 am · December 16th, 2014
Though “The Grand Budapest” and “Inherent Vice” came close, the Toronto Film Critics Association ultimately went with “Boyhood,” a film they see as a “singular achievement.”
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HitFix's 2014 Oscar Power List: Where do Scott Rudin and Amy Pascal land?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:20 am · December 16th, 2014
HitFix presents the second annual Oscar Power List for 2014, counting down the power brokers, influential artists, intrepid businessmen and women and creative strategists who populate the Oscar landscape.
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Florida critics' award nominations find room for 'The Raid 2'
Posted by Matt Patches · 8:08 am · December 16th, 2014
Who knew the Florida critics were so geeky? Among expected nominations for ‘Birdman’ and ‘Boyhood,’ films like ‘The Raid 2’ and ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ earned a little awards season love.
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David Oyelowo joins Lupita Nyong’o in Brad Pitt-produced 'Americanah'
Posted by Matt Patches · 4:46 am · December 16th, 2014
David Oyelowo is earning raves for his role in “Selma,” so why not keep a good thing going? He’ll Lupita Nyong’o in another project backed by Brad Pitt’s Plan B.
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'Mr. Turner' leads London Film Critics Circle nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 am · December 16th, 2014
Chiming in from across the pond, the London Film Critics Circle has added its collective voice to the 2014 circuit with a list of nominations. It was “Mr. Turner” that led the way with seven total nominations.
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No Angelina, no problem as Brad Pitt and kids attend 'Unbroken' premiere
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:08 am · December 16th, 2014
A long-awaited moment occurred for Louis Zamperini’s family on Monday night at the Dolby Theater when “Unbroken” finally had its Los Angeles premiere. Director Angelina Jolie couldn’t attend because of the chicken pox, but husband Brad Pitt and her kids were.
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