‘Les Mis’ leads with 10 nods, but misses out in directing and writing races
Satellite Award noms run the gamut from 'Silver Linings Playbook' to 'Skyfall'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:40 pm · December 3rd, 2012
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Off the Carpet: The critics close ranks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:03 am · December 3rd, 2012
Earlier today we launched this season’s edition of The Circuit, which will track the ups and downs of the precursor circuit from the critics awards to the guild announcements all the way through the Oscars and more. Things will kick off later this afternoon as the New York Film Critics Circle sits down to hold its annual vote and then its off to the races.
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Tech Support: Janusz Kaminski and Rick Carter on establishing a time and place in 'Lincoln'
Posted by gerardkennedy · 12:25 pm · December 1st, 2012
The cinematographer and production designer discuss their work on Steven Spielberg’s latest.
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Roundup: Why this year's Oscar race is so money
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 am · November 30th, 2012
Also: The playwrights in the writing race, and dressing ‘Hitchcock’
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Tech Support: 'Anna Karenina,' 'Snow White and the Huntsman' and 'A Royal Affair' feature in Best Costume Design
Posted by gerardkennedy · 6:29 am · November 29th, 2012
Oscar night is known for its glamor. “Who are you wearing” becomes a popular question to ask nominees as they make their way down the red carpet. But on screen, clothes do more than make actors look good. They certainly do that, but they also tell us something about the characters who wear them. They reveal things, telling the story visually like every other element of a production.
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Off the Carpet: The Oscar bait got good
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:07 am · November 26th, 2012
They looked good on paper AND the screen in 2012.
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Roundup: On the power of the critical pan
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:48 am · November 26th, 2012
Also: ‘Silver Linings’ vs. the heavier contenders, and ‘Sugar Man’ wins again
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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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Tech Support: 'Avengers,' 'Les Mis' and 'Skyfall' stir it up with others in Best Sound Mixing
Posted by gerardkennedy · 8:31 am · November 22nd, 2012
One of the most competitive crafts categories this year is an embarrassment of riches.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 96 — Thanksgiving on the way, 'Anna Karenina' and 'Silver Linings' open
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · November 16th, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and films looking to capitalize, revisit this weekend’s openers — “Anna Karenina” and “Silver Linings Playbook” — and dig in on Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
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Tech Support: 'Cloud Atlas' and 'The Hobbit' lead the race for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Posted by gerardkennedy · 6:47 am · November 15th, 2012
The category gets a name change as a varied field takes shape.
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Roundup: Why Abe isn't gay (or straight) in 'Lincoln'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:45 am · November 15th, 2012
Also: Women vying for foreign Oscar, and Channing Tatum’s first 2012 award
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On Sally Field and that phantom 'Forrest Gump' nomination
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:42 pm · November 13th, 2012
As the actress seeks her third Oscar nod, we remember one that got away
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Roundup: Why 'Twilight' beats 'Star Wars'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 am · November 12th, 2012
Also: ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Lincoln’ score, and Weinsteins’ ‘Populaire’ lives up to its title
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Tell us what you thought of 'Lincoln'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:34 pm · November 9th, 2012
Steven Spielberg’s look at the 16th President hits theaters today.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 95 — Everyone's predicting, 'Lincoln' and 'Skyfall' land
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:03 pm · November 9th, 2012
On this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne survey the field of predictions to assess the consensus, revisit “Lincoln” and “Skyfall” — both of which are opening this weekend — and dig into Best Cinematography.
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Roundup: Oscar hopeful 'A Royal Affair' wins big at AFI Fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:21 am · November 9th, 2012
Also: THR’s actors’ roundtable, and Virginia loves ‘Lincoln’
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Tech Support: 'Argo,' 'Les Mis' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' feature in the race for Best Film Editing
Posted by gerardkennedy · 7:49 am · November 8th, 2012
Other contenders include ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Flight’
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