What counts as a ‘studio movie’ in the Oscar race these days?
The Long Shot: Pseu-pseu-studio
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:38 pm · October 24th, 2012
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Roundup: The selling of 'Skyfall'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:06 am · October 23rd, 2012
Also: GKIDS starts the campaign, and are pundits overestimating ‘Lincoln?’
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Tech Support: 'Avengers,' 'Dark Knight Rises' and 'The Hobbit' lead Best Visual Effects race
Posted by gerardkennedy · 9:09 am · October 18th, 2012
Other formidable contenders include “Life of Pi” and “The Impossible.”
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The Long Shot: Are the British coming?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:50 am · October 17th, 2012
In a weak year for UK, ‘Les Mis’ carries the Limeys’ Oscar hopes.
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Roundup: On 'Perks' and other Oscar wallflowers
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:37 am · October 17th, 2012
Also: Carax on Kylie’s ‘Holy Motors’ number, and Foxx talks slavery in ‘Django’
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Roundup: Globes trump the Oscars with Fey and Poehler
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:26 am · October 16th, 2012
Also: Questioning the facts of ‘Argo,’ and celebrating Melissa Leo
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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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Roundup: Harvey takes on the pirates
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:06 am · October 12th, 2012
Also: Remembering Harris Savides, and ‘Argo’ is fighting fit
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Tech Support: 'Life of Pi,' 'Lincoln' and 'The Master' lead the race for Best Cinematography
Posted by gerardkennedy · 8:14 am · October 11th, 2012
This week’s edition of Tech Support surveys the field of Best Cinematography contenders, from westerns to war, bayous to Bond.
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Roundup: Marion Cotillard to be honored at Gotham Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:06 am · October 10th, 2012
Also: 59 world premieres at Rome, and a taste of the ‘Skyfall’ score
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Roundup: 'Playbook,' 'Lore' and 'Karenina' stars feted at Hamptons fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:50 am · October 8th, 2012
Also: Top supporting actors, and Hollywood goes back to board games
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Will the use of the original James Bond theme on 'Skyfall' disqualify Adele's original song hopeful?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:42 pm · October 4th, 2012
One of the cooler elements of Adele’s new Bond song is that it incorporates the original “Dr. No” theme that became, of course, the signature Bond melody. But while it’s a nifty nod, it also might have done the song in where Oscar is concerned.
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Tech Support: Kicking off 2012's crafts coverage
Posted by gerardkennedy · 7:45 am · October 4th, 2012
Today marks the beginning of the seventh year of Tech Support here at In Contention.
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Roundup: The kids are more than all right
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · October 2nd, 2012
Also: The rise of Lionsgate, and India’s complex Oscar history.
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Roundup: The Mouse House looks to reclaim the animation crown
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:00 pm · September 26th, 2012
Also: Designing ‘Anna Karenina,’ and early Oscar blogger meltdowns.
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License to brood: James Bond and Batman wrestle internal and external demons
Posted by Roth Cornet · 5:10 pm · May 20th, 2012
What do our broodingly complex contemporary heroes have to say about our modern vision and version of “the ideal?”
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Round-up: 'Introducing' VF's Class of 2012
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:45 am · February 1st, 2012
Also: A detractor defends ‘The Artist,’ and Bond is unshaven, not stirred
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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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