Five up-and-coming talents — some newer than others — have been nominated for this year’s Rising Star Award at ther BAFTAs, the only BAFTA category where the winner is determined by a public vote. Who made the cut?
BAFTA picks Rising Star nominees, including Dane DeHaan and Lea Seydoux
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:04 am · January 6th, 2014
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Dear Academy members: Don't forget these contenders
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:00 am · January 6th, 2014
Scarlett Johansson, Spike Jonze, Sally Hawkins, Oscar Isaac, James Franco and Amy Adams are just a few of the potential nominees that Academy members should give serious consideration to before submitting their nomination ballots this Wednesday.
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Forest Whitaker reflects on an amazing year at Santa Barbara Kirk Douglas Award fete
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:44 pm · January 5th, 2014
As Forest Whitaker transitioned into 2014 last week, there was certainly plenty for the actor to reflect upon. He stretched himself considerably in 2013 and was a perfect choice for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 8th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence, which was presented at a fundraising dinner in advance of the fest Sunday night.
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Jonah Hill defends 'Wolf of Wall Street': 'The movie is not glorifying this behavior'
Posted by chris-eggertsen · 4:21 pm · January 5th, 2014
Jonah Hill added his voice to the “Wolf of Wall Street” brouhaha on Sunday, saying he doesn’t believe the Martin Scorsese drama glorifies the behavior of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his associates despite claims to the contrary.
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'12 Years a Slave' tops North Carolina critics' nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:28 pm · January 5th, 2014
’12 Years a Slave’ leads the nominations for the North Carolina Film Critics’ Association Awards, followed by ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ with five.
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'Gravity' wins four from North Texas film critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:06 pm · January 5th, 2014
The North Texas Film Critics Association has declared Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” the year’s best film. The space drama also received prizes for Best Director, Best Actress and Best Cinematography. Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”), Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”) and Jennifer Lawrence (“American Hustle” rounded out the acting victories.
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Hanks, McConaughey and more take stock of a great year for movies at Palm Springs awards gala
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:54 pm · January 4th, 2014
The 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala was held Saturday night and a wide array of stars came out to fete and be feted. Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Jane Fonda, Matthew McConaughey, Gary Oldman, U2’s Bono, Amy Adams, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep were just a few on hand as the Oscar season dived headlong into the new year.
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U2's Bono speaks out on Nelson Mandela and HIV/AIDS intervention at Palm Springs gala
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:59 pm · January 4th, 2014
As part of the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival’s awards gala Saturday night, rock superstars U2 were recognized with the organization’s Visionary Award, the first time the honor has not gone to a filmmaker.
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'American Hustle' and 'August: Osage County' stars rule the Palm Springs Gala red carpet
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:23 pm · January 4th, 2014
A slew of former Oscar winners and potential 2014 nominees including Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and more walked the red carpet at the 2014 Palm Springs Film Festival Gala.
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'Inside Llewyn Davis' dominates National Society of Film Critics honors
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:25 pm · January 4th, 2014
“Inside Llewyn Davis,” Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett and James Franco each earned big wins with the announcement of the 2013 National Society of Film Critics honors.
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25 most anticipated prestige films of 2014: 'Inherent Vice,' 'Nymphomaniac,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:01 am · January 4th, 2014
Guy Lodge, Kris Tapley and Gregory Ellwood count down the auteur, art house and festival films they’re most excited to see this year, including “Inherent Vice,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Unbroken.”
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Exclusive: Dive behind the scenes of 'All is Lost'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:36 am · January 3rd, 2014
Cast and crew of J.C. Chandor’s “All is Lost” discuss the craft challenges in bringing the film to life, from the use of multiple boats during production to the implementation of practical effects throughout to the creation of a full-bodied post-production sound track in an exclusive new behind-the-scenes video.
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'Dallas Buyers Club,' 'Lone Survivor,' 'Wolf of Wall Street' land WGA nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:09 am · January 3rd, 2014
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced this year’s list of narrative and documentary feature screenplay nominees, and given the wave of ineligibilities, which included such Oscar players as “12 Years a Slave,” “Philomena” and “Fruitvale Station,” it was a much smaller crop for the guild to choose from.
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Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema on capturing Spike Jonze's 'Her' through a non-dystopian lens
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:23 am · January 3rd, 2014
“Her” and “Interstellar” DP Hoyte Van Hoytema talks to HitFix about Spike Jonze’s futuristic vision, seeing it from a place of warmth and comfort and the tenuous sci-fi connection to Christopher Nolan’s upcoming blockbuster.
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Roundup: Sony Classics back in the foreign Oscar race with 'The Notebook'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:05 am · January 3rd, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Sony Pictures Classics have re-entered the Best Foreign Language Film race — one they’ve won four years running — by picking up Hungary’s “The Notebook.” Meanwhile, why was 2013 a lean year for female filmmakers?
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'Gravity' wins Best Picture from Central Ohio critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:48 pm · January 2nd, 2014
“Gravity” picked up another Best Picture prize on the critics circuit today as the Central Ohio Film Critics Association handed it the year’s top honor. Alfonso Cuarón won Best Director for the film and Emmanuel Lubezki won Best Cinematography. Top acting honors went to Chiwetel Ejiofor and Adèle Exarchopoulos and James Franco was recognized for his work in “Spring Breakers.”
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Previewing the 2014 WGA nominations
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:49 pm · January 2nd, 2014
Tomorrow brings the WGA nominations, with the unusual selection of ineligibilities that distinguish them from other Guild honors. So which films will benefit? We offer our predictions.
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'Mandela' composer Alex Heffes reflects on the experience of putting music to a legend's life
Posted by gerardkennedy · 1:08 pm · January 2nd, 2014
“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” composer Alex Heffes talks to HitFix about the enormous responsibility of capturing a life as monumental as Nelson Mandela’s on screen and in music.
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