“American Hustle,” along with “Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave,” has emerged as a frontrunner for the Best Picture Oscar, prompting detractors to dismiss it as a soft option. Here’s why it isn’t.
The Long Shot: The case for 'American Hustle'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:35 pm · January 8th, 2014
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Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema on capturing Spike Jonze's 'Her' through a non-dystopian lens
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:23 am · January 3rd, 2014
“Her” and “Interstellar” DP Hoyte Van Hoytema talks to HitFix about Spike Jonze’s futuristic vision, seeing it from a place of warmth and comfort and the tenuous sci-fi connection to Christopher Nolan’s upcoming blockbuster.
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Melissa Leo goes to Hollywood
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:34 am · April 10th, 2013
The Oscar-winner’s getting cast in the big guns, but how about a good role?
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The Long Shot: Lifting the cloud on 'Silver Linings'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:10 pm · January 30th, 2013
In praise of the ‘lighter’ option in this year’s Best Picture race.
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Can 'The Artist' break costumer Mark Bridges's Oscar duck?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:46 am · November 8th, 2011
With credits including “Boogie Nights,” “There Will Be Blood” and “The Fighter,” Mark Bridges has made a name for himself as one of Hollywood’s most inspired costume designers, but the Academy’s never taken notice. That could all change with “The Artist.”
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