The Nevada Film Critics Society has hopped on the “12 Years a Slave” bandwagon, awarding the film Best Film honors (though nothing else). Meanwhile, Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” picked up three prizes, including Best Director, while Meryl Streep landed her first prize of the year for her performance in “August: Osage County.”
Nevada critics award '12 Years,' McConaughey, Streep
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:21 am · December 20th, 2013
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Phoenix critics award '12 Years a Slave,' 'Gravity,' 'Frozen'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:12 am · December 17th, 2013
After a some taste-testing elsewhere by some more regional critics, it’s back to the grind with another Best Picture win for “12 Years a Slave,” this time from the Phoenix Film Critics Society. The film won three awards, as did Disney’s “Frozen,” but Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” was a more dominant figure winning four, including Best Director.
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'The Book Thief' tries to escape its Oscar bait trappings
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:06 pm · November 8th, 2013
Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nelisse, Brian Percival and Markus Zusak discuss the new WWII drama “The Book Thief.” A well intentioned movie that can’t escape its Oscar bait trappings.
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Fox's potential awards sleeper 'The Book Thief' gets a trailer
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:20 am · August 21st, 2013
Emily Watson, Geoffrey Rush and young Sophie Nélisse star in the WWII drama.
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Performances on the lead-supporting bubble dance with category placement this season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:19 am · August 14th, 2013
This week’s report about Meryl Streep potentially being campaigned in the supporting actress category for her performance in John Wells’ “August: Osage County” reminds of a slew of actors in a similar boat this year, dancing with category selection with arguments to be made on both sides.
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Fox quietly positions 'The Book Thief' from 'Downton Abbey' director in the middle of awards season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:07 am · August 10th, 2013
The Holocaust drama starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson and 12-year-old lead actress has been quietly positioned in the midst of the Oscar fray and could be another player for the studio.
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