In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, this may be a standout awards season for black-themed film, but are the Oscars ahead of Hollywood? Meanwhile, Melissa McCarthy is 2013’s most-rented star.
Roundup: Why Hollywood's still playing catch-up on equality
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:12 am · December 26th, 2013
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Wolf of Wall Street'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:55 am · December 25th, 2013
He kept us waiting, but Martin Scorsese’s crazed trip finally hits theaters today. We want to hear your thoughts — share them here, and vote in our poll.
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Roundup: Does 'Mary Poppins' still fly?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:05 am · December 24th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, with “Mary Poppins” back in the spotlight, a critic wonders if it really deserves its classic status. Meanwhile, Italian distributors have blundered with their “12 Years a Slave” poster campaign.
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Thelma Schoonmaker on how Martin Scorsese's 'Raging Bull' changed her life
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:44 am · December 23rd, 2013
Martin Scorsese’s longtime post-production partner Thelma Schoonmaker thinks back to the 1980 masterpiece “Raging Bull,” and how it changed her life and career forever.
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Off the Carpet: Could David O. Russell finally strike Oscar gold with frizzy 'American Hustle?'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:37 am · December 23rd, 2013
The precursor film awards circuit seems to have rallied around “12 Years a Slave” as the year’s consensus pick, but could it be “American Hustle” that becomes the most generally agreeable movie of the year for the Academy?
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Roundup: Scorsese gets a telling-off at Academy screening
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:59 am · December 23rd, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Martin Scorsese is accosted by a disapproving voter at an Academy screening of “The Wolf of Wall Street,” while James Schamus receives a WGA honor.
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Thelma Schoonmaker recalls an unpredictable Jack Nicholson in Best Picture winner 'The Departed'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:55 am · December 22nd, 2013
Martin Scorsese’s longtime editor Thelma Schoonmaker looks back on their biggest Oscar-winning collaboration, “Who’s That Knocking At My Door,” and how an unpredictable Jack Nicholson kept Leonardo DiCaprio on his game.
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Leonardo DiCaprio's 10 best performances
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:02 am · December 22nd, 2013
With “The Wolf of Wall Street” set for release on Christmas Day, HitFix’s Guy Lodge and Kristopher Tapley dive into actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s portfolio to turn up his greatest performances.
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Thelma Schoonmaker remembers her first Scorsese collaboration: 'Who's That Knocking At My Door'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:10 pm · December 21st, 2013
Martin Scorsese’s longtime editor Thelma Schoonmaker looks back on their first collaboration, “Who’s That Knocking At My Door,” and how a young Roger Ebert helped spark a hugely influential career.
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Thelma Schoonmaker talks cutting 'Wall Street' improv and learning from Martin Scorsese
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:44 pm · December 20th, 2013
Film editor Thelma Schoonmaker and director Martin Scorsese’s work together extends over 19 feature films, a handful of shorts and even a Michael Jackson music video. Their latest work on “The Wolf of Wall Street” is another indelible notch on the belt. Schoonmaker recently sat down with HitFix to discuss this storied collaboration.
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'American Hustle' and '12 Years a Slave' lead Critics' Choice Movie Awards nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:47 am · December 16th, 2013
“American Hustle” and “12 Years a Slave” led the way with this year’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nominations with 13 apiece. David O. Russell’s Abscam comedy had the added benefit of padding in the comedy categories, however, a luxury “12 Years a Slave” couldn’t boast.
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Roundup: Why an Oscar for James Franco is no laughing matter
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:45 am · December 16th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, James Franco speaks in defence of his and A24’s playful awards campaign for “Spring Breakers,” which is bearing fruit with the critics. Meanwhile, who has the best ‘do in “American Hustle?”
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'12 Years a Slave' leads San Francisco Film Critics Circle nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:18 pm · December 13th, 2013
“12 Years a Slave” leads the San Francisco critics’ nominations with nine mentions, in a list mostly filled with the usual suspects — and some good news for the “Wolf of Wall Street” contingent.
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Oscar Talk: 'Hustle,' 'Wall Street,' precursors and the 10 best films of 2013
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:00 am · December 13th, 2013
In the latest installment of Oscar Talk, Kris and Anne discuss the final films to screen of the season, the end-of-year precursor circuit that includes critics groups, the HFPA and SAG and their own kudos list: the top 10 films of 2013.
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'Philomena' and 'Rush' spark with Globe nominations, but no room for Oprah
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:02 am · December 12th, 2013
Coming into today’s Golden Globes nominations announcement, we knew “Philomena” and “Rush” had gone over well with the HFPA. We knew “August: Osage County” and “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” had not. Their fates were sealed, but it’s “American Hustle” that surprised with a near field-leading showing.
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Globe snubs and surprises: 'Rush' returns, 'Banks' retreats, Lana del Rey is unloved
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:15 am · December 12th, 2013
We round up the most surprising inclusions and exclusions from this morning’s Golden Globe nominations announcement — including a surprise Best Picture nod for “Rush,” and the underperforming “Saving Mr. Banks.”
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The best ensembles of 2013
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:36 pm · December 11th, 2013
With the Screen Actors Guild having spoken on the year’s ensemble work, we’re reminded that 2013 was an exemplary year for great cast performances. HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley offers up his 11 best.
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SAG snubs and surprises: Redford sinks, 'Dallas Buyers Club' swims
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:15 am · December 11th, 2013
This morning’s SAG nominations in the film categories delivered good news to most of the usual suspects, but a few key surprises have interesting implications for the race. We review who hit big, and who missed out.
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