Australian Academy voters have previously passed over Baz Luhrmann blockbusters for smaller, locally flavored films, but not this time: “The Great Gatsby” won all but one of the 14 awards for which it was nominated.
'The Great Gatsby' all but sweeps Australian Academy Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:19 am · January 30th, 2014
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Brit favorite 'The Selfish Giant,' foreign Oscar hopefuls take gold at AFI Fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:09 pm · November 14th, 2013
It may be the big, Oscar-bait premieres that dominate the headlines at AFI Fest, but its international and art house selections shine when it comes to the festival awards. UK critics’ favorite “The Selfish Giant” took two win, while there was good news for Australia’s and Georgia’s foreign Oscar submissions.
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Review: Australia's Oscar hopeful 'The Rocket' is a sticky but sweet survival tale
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:54 am · October 14th, 2013
Child’s-eye story offers lyricism with a dash of James Brown and fireworks.
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Chile's 'Gloria,' Australia's 'The Rocket' among recent entries in foreign Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:00 am · September 10th, 2013
Where do we currently stand in this wide-open category?
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2013 Tribeca Film Festival award winners: 'The Rocket,' 'The Kill Team,' 'Bridegroom'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:49 pm · April 28th, 2013
The 11th annual event draws to a close.
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