Spike Jonze’s very 21st-century love story opens wide today. Critics and awards voters love it, but we want to hear your thoughts.
Tell us what you thought of 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:49 am · January 10th, 2014
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'The Butler' leads film nominees at NAACP Image Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:19 am · January 10th, 2014
In a banner year for black-themed cinema, the NAACP Image Awards had more prestige films than usual to choose from this year, with “The Butler,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Fruitvale Station” all up for gold.
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'Captain Phillips,' 'American Hustle' and 'Breaking Bad' nominated for 2014 ACE Eddie Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:00 am · January 10th, 2014
The American Cinema Editors (ACE) organization has announced nominees for the 64th annual ACE Eddie Awards, and “American Hustle” has predictably kept its strong guild showing going with a notice in the comedy or musical category.
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Roundup: BAFTA voter slams his fellow 'sheep'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:43 am · January 10th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a BAFTA voter anonymously admonishes the group (himself included) for voting for frontrunners they haven’t seen. Also: Steve McQueen’s new TV project, and “American Hustle’s” J.Law problem.
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2014 Golden Globe Awards predictions
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 pm · January 9th, 2014
HitFix’s awards team places bets across the board in advance of Sunday night’s festivities.
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Tech Support: Final predictions for Best Cinematography, Makeup, Score, Song and Visual Effects
Posted by gerardkennedy · 12:16 pm · January 9th, 2014
Here we go again. A week from today, the nominees for the 86th annual Academy Awards will be announced. Here at Tech Support, we’ve analyzed each of the 10 crafts categories, and interviewed several of the contenders. It’s now a waiting game with final calls to be made. Today, we take a final look at the fields of cinematography, music, makeup and hairstyling and visual effects.
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'The Act of Killing,' 'Stories We Tell' take top awards at Cinema Eye Honors
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:10 am · January 9th, 2014
The Cinema Eye Honors for documentary filmmaking spread the wealth at last night’s awards, as winners ranged from “The Act of Killing” to “Stories We Tell” to Dave Grohl’s “Sound City.”
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'The Spectacular Now,' 'What Maisie Knew' join Oscar heavyweights in USC Scripter nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:30 am · January 9th, 2014
The USC Scripter Awards, which recognize both the screenwriters and original authors behind films adapted from published material, nominated Oscar favorites “12 Years a Slave,” “Captain Phillips” and “Philomena,” but also had a surprise up their sleeve.
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'Her,' 'American Hustle' and 'Gravity' among Art Directors Guild nominees
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:00 am · January 9th, 2014
There are no significant surprises in this year’s list of Art Directors Guild nominees, which include the likes of “American Hustle” and “12 Years a Slave” in the period category, and the more contemporary work of “Her” and “Gravity.”
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Roundup: Academy names Sci-Tech honorees
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:15 am · January 9th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news anbd views, the Academy has named 52 individuals as honorees in this year’s Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation. Also: BAFTA’s British problem, and listening to all 75 Oscar-contending songs.
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The Long Shot: The case for 'American Hustle'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:35 pm · January 8th, 2014
“American Hustle,” along with “Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave,” has emerged as a frontrunner for the Best Picture Oscar, prompting detractors to dismiss it as a soft option. Here’s why it isn’t.
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Meryl Streep blasts Walt Disney: He was a 'gender bigot' with 'racist proclivities'
Posted by chris-eggertsen · 3:14 pm · January 8th, 2014
Meryl Streep slammed Walt Disney while honoring “Saving Mr. Banks” star Emma Thompson at a National Board of Review gala, calling him a “gender bigot” with “racist proclivities.”
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The Who documentary 'Lambert & Stamp' added to Sundance lineup
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:00 pm · January 8th, 2014
“Lambert & Stamp,” a documentary about two filmmakers who become the managers of rock band The Who, has been added to the Documentary Premieres section at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Academy unveils official poster for 2014 Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:56 am · January 8th, 2014
The Academy has unveiled the official poster for the upcoming 86th annual Academy Awards. Front and center is Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres, who will be tackling emcee duties for the second time on March 2.
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American Society of Cinematographers nominate 'The Grandmaster,' 'Gravity'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:24 am · January 8th, 2014
A three-way tie makes for seven nominees for this year’s ASC Awards, including “Gravity,” “12 Years a Slave” and “The Grandmaster.”
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Costume Designers Guild nominees range from 'Her' to 'The Hunger Games'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:55 am · January 8th, 2014
“American Hustle,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Her” are among the films nominated today by the Costume Designers’ Guild, who present their awards on February 22.
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'Gravity' and '12 Years a Slave' win Screenwriters' Choice Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:36 am · January 8th, 2014
“Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave” won the original and adapted screenplay categories at the Screenwriters’ Choice Awards, voted on by users of screenwriting software Final Draft.
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Roundup: Scorsese's open letter on film's bright future
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:18 am · January 8th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Martin Scorsese writes an open letter to his daughter in which he waxes lyrical about the future film. Meanwhile, Armond White denies allegations that he heckled Steve McQueen at the NYFCC Awards.
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