With hefty nomination hauls for “American Hustle,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Gravity” — nominated as a British film — the UK’s top film awards again reflect the Oscar race, with a few key exceptions.
Is the newly British 'Gravity' the film to beat at the BAFTAs?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:02 am · January 8th, 2014
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'Gravity' leads BAFTA nods, '12 Years a Slave' and 'American Hustle' close behind
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:47 pm · January 7th, 2014
The BAFTA nominations, as expected, delivered plenty of good news for “Gravity,” “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle,” but “Dallas Buyers Club” was passed over.
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Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams talk about the future in 'Her'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:17 pm · January 7th, 2014
Amy Adams and Joaquin Phoenix sit down with HitFix to discuss their work in Spike Jonze’s future love story “Her.”
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'12 Years a Slave,' Alfonso Cuarón win Vancouver critics prizes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 pm · January 7th, 2014
The Vancouver Film Critics Circle has hopped on the “12 Years a Slave”/Alfonso Cuarón bandwagon, but I’m mostly interested in that Best Actor win for Oscar Isaac. After the guy couldn’t get arrested on the circuit, he’s finally landed a couple of wins, first from the National Society of Film Critics over the weekend and today with the Vancouver crowd. “Inside Llewyn Davis” also won the group’s screenplay prize.
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'Her' comes out on top in Oklahoma
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:15 pm · January 7th, 2014
Spike Jonze’s “Her” has won the top prize from the Oklahoma Film Critics’ Circle. “12 Years a Slave” also took a pair of awards, while “August: Osage County” was named the year’s worst.
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Linklater, Hawke and Delpy discuss their 'Before' trilogy and why 'life is magic enough'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:39 pm · January 7th, 2014
For Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, the goal of three unique films — 1995’s “Before Sunrise,” 2004’s “Before Sunset” and 2013’s “Before Midnight” — that have followed the lives of Celine and Jesse, a pair of love-struck individuals, has been to make viewers feel like they know them.
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'12 Years a Slave,' 'American Hustle,' 'Gravity' score in Denver critics' nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:32 pm · January 7th, 2014
The three perceived Best Picture frontrunners lead the field in the Denver Film Critics’ Society nominations, while less expected picks include Woody Harrelson in the Best Supporting Actor category.
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Predicting tomorrow's BAFTA nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:30 pm · January 7th, 2014
Guy Lodge offers his predictions for tomorrow’s BAFTA nominations. ’12 Years a Slave’ will dominate, but should we be looking out for ‘Philomena?’
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Harry Belafonte pays tribute to Steve McQueen's 'genius' at NYFCC Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:30 am · January 7th, 2014
Harry Belanfonte delivered a heartfelt address to Steve McQueen as he presented the “12 Years a Slave” director with the Best Director prize at last night’s New York Film Critics’ Circle Awards.
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Alfonso Cuarón, David O. Russell, Martin Scorsese earn DGA nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:06 am · January 7th, 2014
The nominees for the 66th annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards were revealed today, narrowing the Oscar race considerably as the industry precursor has long been an indicator for which way the Academy might fall.
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Roundup: Armond White jeers Steve McQueen at NYFCC Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:24 am · January 7th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, controversial critic Armond White once more makes a nuisance of himself at the New York Film Critics’ Circle Awards. Meanwhile, Liza Minnelli makes an Oscar promiuse to Matthew McConaughey.
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Jane Campion to head 2014 Cannes jury
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:59 pm · January 6th, 2014
Filmmaker Jane Campion has a long and rich history with the Cannes Film Festival, and now she adds one more notch on her Croisette belt: she’ll be heading up the 2014 edition’s jury.
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Off the Carpet: Will Harvey have his first Oscar off-year since 2007?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:08 pm · January 6th, 2014
Harvey Weinstein has had a heck of a Best Picture run since getting the Weinstein Company’s engine revved in 2008 with “The Reader.” But does all of that look to come to an end with 2013’s slate?
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Oscar winner Mo'Nique signs on for her first film since 'Precious'
Posted by chris-eggertsen · 1:40 pm · January 6th, 2014
In her first film since 2009’s “Precious,” Oscar winner Mo’Nique has signed on to star in “Blackbird” opposite Isaiah Washington.
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Ralph Fiennes gets official in new clips from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:48 am · January 6th, 2014
Two more clips from Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — one month away from its Berlin premiere — promise more of the director’s signatures quirk and visual panache.
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Georgia critics big on '12 Years a Slave' and 'Upstream Color'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:10 am · January 6th, 2014
’12 Years a Slave’ may lead the nominations for the George Film Critics’ Association Awards, but there are plenty of less expected choices, including “Upstream Color,” “Mud” and “Short Term 12.”
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Saul Zaentz's Oscar-gilded career makes the case for selectivity
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:40 am · January 6th, 2014
Saul Zaentz, who passed aeway last week aged 92, produced only 10 films in his career, yet won three Oscars. We look at how, through films such as “The English Patient,” “Amadeus” and “The Un bearable Lightness of Being,” he kept his standards high.
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Roundup: Why studios need to get creative with the calendar
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:44 am · January 6th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, National Association of Theater Owners president John Fithian calls for studios to distribute tentpoles and prestige movies alike more evenly through the year. Meanwhile, a critic reminds us of why the January wasteland isn’t always that bad.
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