In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Kristin Scott Thomas claims that she “cannot cope with another film,” and is thus ending her big-screen career. Also: Mark Harris and Cameron Crowe remember Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Roundup: Is Kristin Scott Thomas quitting movies?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:52 am · February 4th, 2014
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Roundup: 'Out of the Furnace' gets a mayoral endorsement
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:27 am · December 12th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, “Out of the Furnace” is the subject of an impassioned plea to audiences and voters from the mayor of the town in which it’s set. Meanwhile, Palestian Oscar submission “Omar” triumphs at the Asia Pacific Awards.
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Roundup: Britannia awards celebrate Cumberbatch and Clooney, among others
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:20 am · November 11th, 2013
In today’s roundup on notable online news and views, BAFTA-LA’s Britannia Awards celebrate a host of talent, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and George Clooney. Meanwhile, David O. Russell revealed a bit of “American Hustle” at AFI Fest, and Greta Gerwig talks about a life watching movies.
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On 'Captain Phillips,' 'A Hijacking' and the year of movie twins
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:24 pm · October 11th, 2013
‘Phillips’ is a gripping tale of modern pirates, but another 2013 release did it better.
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Roundup: Forest Whitaker to be honored at Gotham Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:45 am · October 4th, 2013
Also: The significance of Iran backing ‘The Past,’ and the brevity of ‘Gravity.’
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Iran surprises by picking 'The Past' as foreign language submission
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:50 am · September 30th, 2013
Which take on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will come out on top?
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