Other nominees range from ‘Argo’ to ‘Pitch Perfect.’
'Les Mis' leads Gay and Lesbian Critics nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:25 pm · January 9th, 2013
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Off the Carpet: Ballots are out
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 am · December 17th, 2012
Normally this column would begin with something like, “Ballots have been mailed to Oscar voters today,” but that begs reminding that for the first time ever, the Academy has adopted an electronic voting system in addition to paper ballots (for those who request them). How will that change the course of the season? Is chatter about glitches and lack of understanding just a facile talking point blown out of proportion? Maybe. But what is tangible in all of this is the landscape as a result of the first major nominations announcements of the season.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Golden Globe nominations breathe new life for 'The Master' stars, 'Django'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:52 am · December 13th, 2012
The first thought that jumped to mind after today’s Golden Globe nominations announcement was, “Not too embarrassing.”
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
The Long Shot: Categorically speaking
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:22 pm · December 12th, 2012
The leading-supporting divide is blurrier than ever in this year’s Oscar race
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Some SAG surprises indicate unexpected currents in the season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:57 am · December 12th, 2012
The awards-obsessive corners of the web were all abuzz this morning with murmurs of a supposed “leak” of the 19th annual SAG nominees. Intrepid net hounds had apparently gone into the guild’s website and done some choice searching to turn out what ended up being, indeed, the full list of nominees. So what were they and what do they mean?
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Roundup: Making the case for Nicole Kidman
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:28 am · December 3rd, 2012
Also: ‘War Witch’ wins at Camerimage, and Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Liberty Valance’
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Tell us what you thought of 'The Paperboy'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:20 am · October 5th, 2012
Lee Daniels’s swampy Southern thriller hits theaters today.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Roundup: Mel Brooks to be honored by the AFI
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:40 am · October 5th, 2012
Also: ‘Lincoln’ to play NYFF, and parents oppose Seth MacFarlane
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Roundup: Are the Academy's new doc rules really democratic?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:12 am · October 4th, 2012
Also: A kinky year at the movies, and Ramsay to send ‘Moby Dick’ into space.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
The Lists: Top 10 Nicole Kidman performances
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:00 pm · October 2nd, 2012
As the actress is honored at the NYFF, we round up her career highlights.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
NYFF adds tributes to the program for the first time
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:41 am · August 21st, 2012
This year’s New York Film Festival just keeps expanding. Yesterday it was revealed that anniversary screenings of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Lawrence of Arabia” and “The Princess Bride” would be on the docket for the 50th annual, and today, it’s been revealed that, like Telluride and AFI Fest, NYFF has added a tribute element to its proceedings.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Oscar Talk: Ep. 85 — Special Edition! — Cannes 2012 dispatch
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:05 pm · May 25th, 2012
In this week’s special edition podcast Kris and Anne are joined by Guy Lodge for a lengthy discussion of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Review: 'The Paperboy' straddles the line between trash and treat
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:50 am · May 24th, 2012
Lee Daniels’s bonkers follow-up to ‘Precious’ aims for camp-classic status… and should probably get it.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Could 2012 be a watershed moment in Matthew McConaughey's career?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:08 pm · May 17th, 2012
The actor finds himself working with a bevy of filmmaking talent this year.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Cannes Check: Lee Daniels' 'The Paperboy'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 pm · April 26th, 2012
We continue our preview series of the films in this year’s Cannes competition.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
The Lists: Top 10 most anticipated films of Cannes 2012
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:50 am · April 24th, 2012
From ‘The Paperboy’ to ‘Amour,’ the films I can’t wait to see on the Croisette this year.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Cannes lineup heavy on U.S. fare as Twi-hards prepare to mob fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:39 am · April 19th, 2012
Amid the usual Cannes elite like Michael Haneke and Ken Loach, Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart are also set to hit the Croisette with new films in Competition.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Archives