Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan talks to us about her uncharacteristically abrasive role in the Coen Brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis,” as well as the directors that she’ll follow anywhere.
Carey Mulligan on finding her inner Mumford in 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:35 pm · December 2nd, 2013
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'Inside Llewyn Davis' wins Best Feature at the 2013 Gotham Independent Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:19 pm · December 2nd, 2013
The 23rd annual Gotham Independent Awards were handed out tonight at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, and it was the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis.” However, “Fruitvale Station” walked out with a pair of awards in the breakthrough categories.
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Off the Carpet: With the table set, the critics are ready to have their say
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:23 pm · December 2nd, 2013
“American Hustle” has screened. “The Wolf of Wall Street” has screened. All the cats are out of the bag, and just in time, too. Because the critics are about to have their say.
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Contender Countdown: A December to remember for Oscar's Best Picture race?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:38 pm · November 29th, 2013
With critics honors just around the corner, one last look at the current best picture field for the 86th Academy Awards.
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Justin Timberlake and Adam Driver sing 'Please Mr. Kennedy' for 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:04 pm · November 29th, 2013
Oscar Isaac, Justin Timberlake and “Girls” star Adam Driver have some folk song fun with “Please Mr. Kennedy” in this complete and very entertaining clip from “Inside Llewyn Davis.”
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Tech Support: Space, music and the high seas clash in the race for Best Sound Mixing
Posted by gerardkennedy · 7:36 pm · November 28th, 2013
HitFix’s Gerard Kennedy surveys the field of Best Sound Mixing, from “Gravity” to “Pacific Rim” to maybe even Disney’s animated musical “Frozen.”
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An epic interview with 'Inside Llewyn Davis' star Oscar Isaac
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:25 pm · November 26th, 2013
Spirit Award nominee Oscar Isaac sits down with HitFix to discuss his work in “Inside Llewyn Davis,” the impact of nostalgia in his life, the importance of artists on community and the pragmatism of the Coen Bros.
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This year's indie spirit at the cinema well-represented by today's nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:21 am · November 26th, 2013
HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley takes a deep dive into this year’s list of Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees. “12 Years a Slave” led the way with seven nominations but “Nebraska” wasn’t too far behind with six.
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Exclusive: John Goodman opines on the rules of suicide in a clip from 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:05 am · November 26th, 2013
John Goodman could land some awards recognition for his work in the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis.” HitFix has an exclusive glimpse of his work in the film as a grouchy, enigmatic jazz man.
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Off the Carpet: The Oscar season has never been so stuffed
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:07 pm · November 18th, 2013
Tons of events and a lot of great movies make this one to remember. I honestly didn’t know my iCal application could hold this many events.
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Joel and Ethan Coen discuss 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' long-time collaborations and the allure of New York
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:43 am · November 18th, 2013
The Coen Bros. sit down with HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley to discuss their new film, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” emulating the cover of a Bob Dylan record and filling the very big shoes of long-time collaborator Roger Deakins.
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Three for three: Directors who have dominated the Best Picture race
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:34 pm · November 14th, 2013
If “American Hustle,” “Inside Llewyn Davis” and “Nebraska” end up with Oscar nominations for Best Picture in January, then that means David O. Russell, the Coen brothers and Alexander Payne will enter the exclusive company of 11 other filmmakers who have directed three Best Picture nominees in a row.
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Contender Countdown: Oscar likes to party all the time
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:43 pm · November 14th, 2013
It was a busy Wednesday night in Oscar-land with major events for “Inside Llewyn Davis,” “Her,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” all scheduled concurrently.
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Tech Support: Could Alfonso Cuarón join James Cameron on an exclusive list of editors?
Posted by gerardkennedy · 1:47 pm · November 14th, 2013
HitFix’s Gerard Kennedy plugs away on another installment of Tech Support, this week surveying the category of Best Film Editing. Is Alfonso Cuarón set to join some exclusive company?
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Steve Martin, Punch Brothers and more celebrate 'Llewyn Davis' at Santa Monica jam session
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:57 am · November 14th, 2013
It was time to bring the “Inside Llewyn Davis” party to Los Angeles Wednesday night as CBS Films, producer Scott Rudin and music maestro T Bone Burnett turned out quite the crowd at The Buffalo Club in Santa Monica for another whirlwind musical experience.
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Roundup: Why Ben Affleck loves 'Enough Said,' and more peer appreciation
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:01 am · November 14th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Variety gets a number of notable filmmakers to discuss work from their peers that they loved this year, including Ben Affleck on Nicole Holofcener’s “Enough Said.” Meanwhile, the NYFCC sets its voting date, and is Alexander Payne the king of the male weepie?
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Garrett Hedlund and Oscar Isaac face off in first image from 'intense' thriller 'Mojave'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:08 pm · November 8th, 2013
We take a look at the first still for “Mojave,” a new thriller from Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan (“The Departed”) in which he looks to improve on his directorial debut, “London Boulevard.” Oscar Isaac and Garrett Hedlund star.
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Contender Countdown: Oscar race gets a taste of 'Wolf of Wall Street'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:52 pm · October 31st, 2013
“The Wolf of Wall Street” looks like it’s a real contender in this year’s Oscar race as the Best Picture field gets even tighter.
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