Oscar-winning director ruled himself out of the next one, but ‘left the door open.’
Mendes will return to the Bond franchise, vow producers
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:25 pm · March 26th, 2013
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'Skyfall' wins big at Empire Awards as Helen Mirren sticks up for the ladies
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:38 am · March 25th, 2013
More gold for Jennifer Lawrence, while Martin Freeman beats Daniel Day-Lewis.
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Tech Support: Greg P. Russell on finding the nuance in action with Sam Mendes and 'Skyfall'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:09 am · February 14th, 2013
Sound mixer Greg P. Russell has spent his career working in action filmmaking, but his experience with director Sam Mendes and fellow mixer Scott Millan brought him a whole new perspective. Perhaps he can pick up that elusive first Oscar this year. This would be, after all, his 16th try.
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'Argo' and 'Skyfall' tops with UK Regional Critics
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:10 am · February 4th, 2013
Meanwhile, Team Edward makes its vote count.
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Jake Gyllenhaal on building character with language off Broadway and in 'End of Watch'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:51 am · November 30th, 2012
The dark horse awards contender counts his latest film as a turning point.
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Jake Gyllenhaal recalls lessons learned from Ang Lee, Sam Mendes, David O. Russell and more
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:50 am · November 30th, 2012
One of the striking things you note immediately about Jake Gyllenhaal’s brief portfolio of work is the caliber of filmmakers he’s worked with. As a supplement to our feature interview with the star of the off-Broadway production “If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet” and the screen’s “End of Watch,” we asked Gyllenhaal if he could recall what he’s taken from the experience of working with a handful of these esteemed craftsmen.
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Tech Support: How an 0-34 trio of Oscar nominees helped make 'Skyfall' a sensation
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:28 pm · November 10th, 2012
Sound mixer Greg P. Russell, DP Roger Deakins and composer Thomas Newman are all eyeing their first win at the Oscars.
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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: Phoenix on why awards season is 'bullshit'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:58 am · October 18th, 2012
Also: R.I.P. Koji Wakamatsu, and Mendes talks Bond
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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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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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