The first thought that jumped to mind after today’s Golden Globe nominations announcement was, “Not too embarrassing.”
Golden Globe nominations breathe new life for 'The Master' stars, 'Django'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:52 am · December 13th, 2012
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Roundup: Thelma Schoonmaker on the perils of digitization
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:01 am · November 23rd, 2012
Also: Older women in the Oscar race, and a ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ remake?
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The Long Shot: Independent women
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 pm · November 7th, 2012
The Best Actress race is only as weak as voters choose to make it.
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Is 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' one to watch for the Brit vote?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:30 pm · November 6th, 2012
Yesterday’s BIFA haul bodes well for multiple BAFTA nods.
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'Best Exotic,' 'The Imposter' among British Independent Film Award nominees
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:25 am · November 5th, 2012
Elle Fanning, Meryl Streep and Judi Dench nab acting nods.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 94 — Disney buys Lucasfilm as 'Hitchcock' opens AFI Fest
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:29 pm · November 2nd, 2012
In this week’s podcast Kris and Anne discuss the implications of Disney’s big purchase of Lucasfilm, Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock,” which opened AFI Fest yesterday and Sam Mendes’ Bond stab “Skyfall.”
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Roundup: The selling of 'Skyfall'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:06 am · October 23rd, 2012
Also: GKIDS starts the campaign, and are pundits overestimating ‘Lincoln?’
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Roundup: Globes trump the Oscars with Fey and Poehler
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:26 am · October 16th, 2012
Also: Questioning the facts of ‘Argo,’ and celebrating Melissa Leo
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Review: Bond takes it personally in high-shine 'Skyfall'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:24 pm · October 14th, 2012
Javier Bardem and Roger Deakins are the stars of the series’ 23rd entry.
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'Marilyn' and 'Tinker, Tailor' top embarrassing BAFTA longlists
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:28 am · January 6th, 2012
“Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” and “My Week With Marilyn” lead the BAFTA longlists with 16 mentions apiece, setting both films up for multiple nominations on January 17. But the list of omissions is egregious.
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First-Half FYC: Best Supporting Actor and Actress
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:32 pm · December 27th, 2011
With the Oscar race so skewed towards late-year releases, worthy contenders from films released between January and June often slip through the cracks. We highlight some standout supporting performances from 2011’s first half, including Christopher Plummer and two stars of “Bridesmaids.”
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Clint Eastwood's labored 'J. Edgar' opens AFI Fest — is this Leo's year?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:21 pm · November 3rd, 2011
Clint Eastwood kicked off AFI Fest tonight with the world premiere of “J. Edgar.” The film has considerable issues, but it might nevertheless be Leonardo DiCaprio’s trip to his first Oscar.
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New Bond pic 'Skyfall' begins shooting in London
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:24 am · November 3rd, 2011
Sam Mendes and his all-star cast met press in London today to announce the commencement of shooting on “Skyfall,” the 23rd James Bond film. More than that they couldn’t really tell us.
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Redgrave and the ladies of 'The Help' lead the conversation on Best Supporting Actress
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:51 am · October 17th, 2011
Rounding out four weeks of performance analysis this week, we turn to Best Adapted Screenplay. Contenders include Vanessa Redgrave, Octavia Spencer, the ubiquitous Jessica Chastain and Shailene Woodley, among others.
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Williams shines but 'Marilyn' buckles under an uncompelling perspective
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:42 am · October 10th, 2011
Simon Curtis’s “My Week with Marilyn” gives actress Michelle Williams a grand opportunity to shine. But the film itself suffers under the burden of a perspective not all that compelling.
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