SCARLETT JOHANSSON

The Utah Film Critics Association has come along and done for Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” what no other critics group has: handed it its own, tie-free win for Best Picture of 2013. It also received Best Director and Best Cinematography from the group, while recent circuit hog “12 Years a Slave” walked away for just one prize: Best Actor.

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Detroit critics name 'Her' the year's best, hand Brie Larson two awards

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:42 pm · December 13th, 2013

The Detroit Film Critics Society were big fans of Spike Jonze’s “Her,” handing it Best Picture, Screenplay and Supporting Actress for Scarlett Johansson’s voice-only performance.

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Roundup: Golden Globes won't be seduced by Johansson's voice in 'Her'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:27 am · November 27th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Scarlett Johansson’s awards campaign for her voice work in ‘Her’ hits a bump as she’s ruled ineligible for the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, did you know about the uinmade ‘Mary Poppins’ sequel?

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Roundup: Cinematographers come down on 3D

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:44 am · November 20th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, five cinematographers from some of the season’s top contenders chat candidly about a range of topics — including 3D, to which they’re mostly opposed. Meanwhile, Steve McQueen defends “12 Years a Slave” from critics who think it’s too pretty.

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McConaughey and Johansson win in Rome, as 'Her' campaign gathers pace

Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:02 am · November 18th, 2013

The actress looks to become the first-ever Oscar nominee for a voice performance.

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'Her' Q&A: Spike Jonze on why he replaced Samantha Morton with Scarlett Johansson

Posted by chris-eggertsen · 10:13 am · November 14th, 2013

“Her” director Spike Jonze talks about why he replaced Samantha Morton with Scarlett Johansson at the eleventh hour and how Arcade Fire’s latest album “Reflektor” was influenced by the work they did on the film’s score.

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Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hardy nab BIFA nominations, as 'Starred Up' leads the field

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · November 11th, 2013

The nominations for the British Independent Film Awards — the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards — served up a mix of fresh and familiar faces, with gritty indies “Starred Up” and “The Selfish Giant” leading the way, and gentler fare like “Philomena” also finding room on the ballot.

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'Gravity's' Alfonso Cuarón almost cast Scarlett Johansson in 'A Little Princess'

Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:44 pm · November 6th, 2013

Alfonso Cuaron talks about his long history of trying to work with Scarlett Johansson since she was a kid as he returns to Los Angeles for another orbit of “Gravity” events.

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'12 Years a Slave,' 'Before Midnight' in line for gold at Gotham Awards

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:20 am · October 24th, 2013

And there’s good news for ‘Before Midnight’ and ‘Inside Llewyn Davis.’

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Roundup: ScarJo on her 'abstract' awards chances for 'Her'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:35 am · October 18th, 2013

Also: Pulling off ‘All is Lost,’ and banging the drum for Judi Dench.

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Roundup: The illusion of diversity in the Oscar race

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · October 2nd, 2013

Also: Darren Aronofsky bows down to ‘Gravity’ and dark days at Paramount.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Don Jon'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:15 am · September 27th, 2013

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut opens in limited release today.

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On the resurgence of Scarlett Johansson

Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:20 pm · September 12th, 2013

Between ‘Don Jon’ and ‘Under the Skin,’ the star is partying like it’s 2003.

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Toronto: A24 picks up 'Under the Skin' with Scarlett Johansson and 'Locke' with Tom Hardy

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:24 am · September 10th, 2013

The funny thing about Jonathan Glazer’s “Under the Skin” is that we pretty much called it. Okay, not in print, but Greg Ellwood and I were talking to A24 publicity at the Telluride Film Festival last week and he put it bluntly: “So, you’ll be picking up ‘Under the Skin,'” he said. “It’s an A24 film if there ever was one.” And so it is.

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