Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” took another step on the long road to Oscar by winning the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award. “Philomena” and “Prisoners” were first and second runners up respectively.
'12 Years a Slave' wins the 2013 Toronto Film Festival People's Choice Award
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:12 am · September 15th, 2013
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Best and Worst of the 2013 Toronto Film Festival
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:26 pm · September 13th, 2013
The 2013 Toronto International Film Festival delivered a strong slate of films this year as “Gravity,” “12 Years A Slave,” “Bad Words,” “Can A Song Save Your Life?” and “Afflicted” were among the best selected by HitFix’s editors. What were the worst? Let’s just say Matthew Weiner, James Franco and Atom Egoyan were three filmmakers who didn’t have a pleasant stay in Toronto.
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Saudi Arabia makes history with 'Wadjda' in foreign Oscar race, Dutch enter 'Borgman'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:30 pm · September 13th, 2013
Looks like the race might have a new frontrunner.
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Woody Allen to receive HFPA's Cecil B. DeMille Award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:52 pm · September 13th, 2013
“Blue Jasmine” writer/director Woody Allen has been selected for this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. But will he show up to accept? He’s notorious for eschewing the awards circuit.
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Jake Gyllenhaal compares the 'Prisoners' cast to playing on the Yankees
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:11 pm · September 12th, 2013
Jake Gyllenhaal talks to HitFix about his roles in two new movies from Denis Villeneuve, “Enemy” and “Prisoners” and his big brother, love-hate relationship with the acclaimed filmmaker.
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On the resurgence of Scarlett Johansson
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:20 pm · September 12th, 2013
Between ‘Don Jon’ and ‘Under the Skin,’ the star is partying like it’s 2003.
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Contender Countdown: It's already hard out there for a best picture player
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:25 pm · September 12th, 2013
The sniping and backstabbing has already begun, but has it affected the best picture race at all? Plus: A brand new feature. Rank the top 10 contenders as you see them.
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Tech Support: Oscar-winning sound pioneer Ray Dolby leaves behind a rich legacy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:22 pm · September 12th, 2013
Those entering the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 at the 86th annual Academy Awards will pass under the marquee named after a man who changed the art and science of movies, a man whose thumbprint is on the very form itself, a man who passed away earlier today at the age of 80.
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Andrea Arnold named NYFF's first Filmmaker-in-Residence
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:40 pm · September 12th, 2013
The British Oscar winner will focus on ‘developing or refining new work’ at fest.
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Miyazaki's 'The Wind Rises' to hit US theaters in February 2014
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:20 am · September 12th, 2013
The animated hopeful will still have an Oscar-qualifying release in November.
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'Lee Daniels' The Butler' takes less crowded original screenplay path under 'inspired by' classification
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:34 pm · September 11th, 2013
The WGA agrees, but will the Academy? Remember ‘Syriana?’
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Latvia's 'Mother, I Love You' the latest child-focused entry in foreign Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:55 pm · September 11th, 2013
Coming-of-age tale won awards at the Berlin and Los Angeles fests.
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Jay Baruchel on 'Goon' sequel, when Batman met Commissioner Gordon on 'Robocop' and more
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:18 pm · September 11th, 2013
A highly entertaining conversation with Jay Baruchel about working with one of his icons, Kurt Russell, in “The Art of the Steal,” when Batman met Commissioner Gordon on the “Robocop” set, the enduring love of “Goon” (sequel on the way) and, most importantly, does he really dislike Los Angeles?
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Toronto: Weinstein buys 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'The Railway Man'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:57 am · September 11th, 2013
Harvey Weinstein is busy as ever this festival season. After picking up “Tracks” during Telluride/Venice and “Can a Song Save Your Life?” at Toronto, he’s landed two more distribution deals up north as the festival begins to draw to a close.
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Toronto: CBS Films picks up 'The F Word' with Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:08 pm · September 10th, 2013
I remember a little script on the Black List called “The F Word.” Shows how much I’ve been paying attention that I didn’t know it was being made, let alone ready to show in Toronto. So it was, so it is and so it’s been acquired, by CBS Films.
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'Only God Forgives,' 'The Impossible' among 46 films in running for European Film Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:50 pm · September 10th, 2013
Once more, ‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ must wait until next year.
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Daniel Radcliffe admits it would 'break' him to never act again
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:32 pm · September 10th, 2013
Daniel Radcliffe sits down to talk about his three films at this year’s 2013 Toronto International Film Festival: “Kill Your Darlings,” “Horns” and “The F Word.” But, how did Amanda Bynes come up in conversation?
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Matthew McConaughey bursts into crowded Best Actor field with career-best 'Dallas Buyers Club' portrayal
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:42 am · September 10th, 2013
Matthew McConaughey gives his best performance to date in “Dallas Buyers Club,” but he enters a Best Actor conversation that is already in full swing and stuffed with strong contenders. Where’s the wiggle room?
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