In today’s round-up, Todd McCarthy picks the best scores of the year, Margaret Thatcher’s assistant expresses concern over the former British PM’s depiction in “The Iron Lady” and an oldie but a goodie from Raymond Chandler is brought out for consideration.
Oscarweb Round-up: The year's best scores
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:54 am · December 5th, 2011
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'Artist,' 'Tinker,' 'Shame' and 'Marilyn' among contenders not eligible for WGA
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:52 pm · December 2nd, 2011
As happens every year, a list of potential Oscar nominees is ineligible for WGA consideration due to a number of issues (signatory concerns, paperwork avoidance, etc.). This year, though, the list seems particularly long.
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Seth Rogen weighs in on James Franco’s Oscar hosting stint
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:03 pm · November 29th, 2011
Seth Rogen assesses some of the Academy’s missteps and raises some salient points about his “Pineapple Express” co-star’s stab at emceeing the ceremony.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Paging 'Moneyball'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:41 am · November 29th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Sony brings the “Moneyball” train back around with an LA Q&A, “Hugo” looks to be in it for the box office long haul and Harvey Weinstein starts making the press rounds.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Predicting NYFCC
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 24th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Tom O’Neil surveys pundits for their NYFCC picks, Michael Phillips bravely calls “Raiders of the Lost Ark” overrated and Walter the Muppet talks his dream gig opposite hero Kermit the Frog.
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Muppets'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 pm · November 23rd, 2011
The film hits theaters today.
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On the sound of 'The Muppets'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:31 am · November 23rd, 2011
You might not think about below-the-line craftsmanship when it comes to a film like “The Muppets,” but the fact is, it’s a big musical, which dictates quality sound design. So it’s fitting that the SoundWorks Collection has dedicated one of its unique profiles to the film.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Pitching Chaplins for 'The Artist'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:21 am · November 22nd, 2011
In today’s round-up, Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughters are brought out to promote “The Artist,” new Muppet Walter had a movie star model and Jon Hamm writes a love letter to Kristen Wiig.
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Interview: Nicholas Stoller on writing 'The Muppets' for generations young and old
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:01 pm · November 18th, 2011
Screenwriter Nichols Stoller calls the Muppets “the gateway drug to comedy,” and he jumped at the opportunity to write a new feature film around the beloved characters. He talks about finding resonance for a new generation, getting celebrities on board for cameos and Frank Oz’s unfortunate dismissal of the new film’s intentions.
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Oscarweb Round-up: THR and sexism
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 am · November 18th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Melissa Silverstein goes off on The Hollywood Reporter vis a vis sexism, Olivia Colman gets a nice profile and Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” will sneak early.
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Oscarweb Round-up: 'The Help' is no laughing matter, says HFPA
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:31 am · November 17th, 2011
Hey, has there been a more hilarious performance all year than Viola Davis’s wackily oppressed, zanily bereaved maid in “The Help?” There has, you say? Whatever. Anyway, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is with you, as they’ve barred DreamWorks’s planned strategy to campaign the film in the Musical/Comedy races at the Golden Globes. The Globes […]
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The Muppets face the indignity of product placement
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:44 am · November 16th, 2011
The Muppets are the latest in a long line of Hollywood stars to feature in a satirical series of Hollywood-baiting ads for a UK cellphone network.
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Tech Support: 'War Horse,' 'Transformers' in the, uh, mix for Best Sound Mixing
Posted by gerardkennedy · 7:47 am · November 10th, 2011
In this week’s edition of Tech Support, we turn our gaze to Best Sound Mixing. Contenders include “War Horse,” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” and.. “The Artist?”
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Oscarweb Round-up: Murphygate
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 am · November 10th, 2011
In today’s round-up, well, there is plenty of discussion regarding Eddie Murphy’s bowing out as Oscar host, George Clooney says he’ll be “shocked” if “The Descendants” isn’t nominated for Oscar and Mia Wasikowska hits the circuit to talk “Jane Eyre” and “Albert Nobbs.”
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One last 'Muppets' nudge… from Miss Piggy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:47 pm · November 9th, 2011
Humbly tossing out one more FYC for The Muppets to host the Oscars before the inevitable “not gonna happen” lands.
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Why the Academy needs to drown this controversy in a healthy dose of 'The Muppets'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:58 am · November 9th, 2011
Brett Ratner has stepped down as Oscarcast producer. Host Eddie Murphy has followed his lead. What now? Well, how about The Muppets?
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Oscarweb Round-up: Ratner's remark
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 8th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Brett Ratner’s recent gay slur causes a stir, Charlotte Gainsbourg talks “Melancholia” and “The Muppets” catches Savannah Film Festival audiences off guard.
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Off the Carpet: The ultimate Rorschach season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:38 am · November 7th, 2011
This year’s slate of Oscar-contending films is particularly wide-ranging with something for everyone. The question becomes, what is the season about for you?
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