Deep breath post-nominations, as #OscarsSoWhite ignites, “American Sniper” crushes it at the box office and everyone wonders how phase two will shake out.
Off the Carpet: 'Sniper' aims for Oscar with box office dominance
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:24 am · January 19th, 2015
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George Lucas on #OscarsSoWhite: 'It's not just the show,' it's Hollywood
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:07 am · January 18th, 2015
The dust has most certainly not settled on the #OscarsSoWhite controversy in the wake of “Selma’s” perceived snubs by the Academy Thursday.
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Jessica Chastain speaks on diversity in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:47 am · January 16th, 2015
At the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Thursday night, actress Jessica Chastain took a moment to speak on diversity in the industry.
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Off the Carpet: Pondering the twists in Oscar's road with nominations on the horizon
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:18 pm · January 12th, 2015
Oscar nominations will be revealed Thursday, and there have been a lot of twists and turns leading to this week. How will things settle, and what surprises might be in store?
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Jessica Chastain charms and Rene Russo holds court at pre-Globes gatherings
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:34 pm · January 10th, 2015
With the Golden Globe Awards on the horizon, much of the year’s awards season talent were on hand at the annual Spirit Awards brunch and BAFTA Tea gathering.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Selma'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:41 pm · January 9th, 2015
Ava DuVernay’s MLK biopic opens wide this weekend.
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Jake Gyllenhaal, Tilda Swinton among Georgia Critics’ 2014 winners
Posted by Matt Patches · 11:09 am · January 9th, 2015
The Georgia Film Critics Association helped two emerging dark horses gain a little more heat.
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'Selma' wins top honors from Central Ohio critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:45 pm · January 8th, 2015
After “Birdman” led the Central Ohio Film Critics Association’s list of nominees, it was “Selma” that proved the most popular effort of the bunch. The film won five awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay.
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A timeline of the 'Selma' controversy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:37 pm · January 7th, 2015
As Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” moves out into wide release Friday, just 10 days shy of the Martin Luther King holiday on Jan. 19, the film finds itself in a tug-of-war over accuracy and dramatic license.
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'Guardians,' 'Whiplash,' and… '12 Years a Slave' (throwback!) among Casting Society’s nominees
Posted by Matt Patches · 12:22 pm · January 6th, 2015
An awards ceremony date change means the Casting Society is inviting old and new contenders to the ring. Finally, a year where ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ ‘Birdman,’ and ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ rub shoulders!
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Exclusive: Dr. King comforts Cager Lee in new 'Selma' clip
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:05 am · January 6th, 2015
Henry Sanders talks about his role in Ava Duvernay’s “Selma” and is featured in an exclusive clip from the best picture contender.
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'Birdman,' 'Boyhood,' 'Grand Budapest' and 'Selma' lead Georgia critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:52 am · January 5th, 2015
The Georgia Film Critics Association has more or less kept to the standard flow today with a list of nominations led by critical darlings “Birdman,” “Boyhood,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Selma.”
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Off the Carpet: Five films have universal industry and guild support so far
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:48 am · January 5th, 2015
So far, four industry groups have announced nominations this year: the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Cinema Editors (ACE), the Art Directors Guild (ADG) and the Producers Guild of America (PGA). And so far, only five films have been recognized by all four groups.
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'Selma' to screen for free in town where history was made
Posted by Matt Patches · 12:35 pm · January 1st, 2015
‘Selma’ tips its hat to historical roots with free screenings in the town where it all started….
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Off the Carpet: 'Unbroken,' 'Selma,' 'Sniper' in the headlines as Oscar voting begins
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · December 29th, 2014
Oscar voting begins on Monday, just as “Unbroken” is lighting up the box office and “Selma” is getting ridiculed in op-eds.
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'Selma' dominates Black Film Critics Circle awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:19 pm · December 23rd, 2014
Black Film Critics Circle co-president Mike Sargent accompanied the release of his group’s list of 2014 movie superlatives this year with a quote expressing praise for “an incredibly diverse and progressive year for black film.” But…
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'Grand Budapest Hotel' named year's best by Southeastern Film Critics Association
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:29 am · December 22nd, 2014
The Southeastern Film Critics Association have added to the year-end discussion, becoming the second group to hand top honors to Wes Anderson’s “Grand Budapest Hotel.” The film won the Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Ensemble prizes.
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Riding 'Selma' praise, PGA will honor Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment with Visionary Award
Posted by Matt Patches · 9:49 am · December 22nd, 2014
He may be the biggest star in the world, but that doesn’t mean Brad Pitt is sacrificing art for commerce. This year, the PGA will honor the actor-producer for his efforts to nurture worthwhile drama.
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