Every year it’s worth noting that a number of the original and adapted screenplays in the hunt for Oscar consideration won’t get the extra bump of a nomination from the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Reasons for failing to qualify include the writer of the script not being a guild member or not retroactively handling the requisite process, among other things.
Exclusive: 'Les Mis,' 'Django,' 'Beasts,' 'Amour' among 2012 scripts not eligible for WGA
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:05 pm · December 15th, 2012
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'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'Moonrise Kingdom' lead Indie Spirit noms
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:42 am · November 27th, 2012
‘Beasts,’ ‘Bernie,’ and ‘Keep the Lights On’ round out the top category.
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Roundup: Is 'Django' riding to Rome?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:39 am · October 11th, 2012
Also: Gandolfini in ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ and revisiting the best of the 90s
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London Film Festival beefs up its awards shortlists
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:35 am · September 13th, 2012
More films are in the running for prizes at the October catch-up fest.
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Calling all original screenplay contenders
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:31 am · July 27th, 2012
As prestige adaptations crowd the fall slate, originals are thin on the ground, particularly when it comes to Oscar hopefuls.
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