The Cannes press conference for “Mad MaxL Fury Road” finds Tom Hardy apologizing to director George Miller. Plus, we discover what Mel Gibson thinks about the movie.
Tom Hardy says he knew he owed George Miller an apology after he saw 'Mad Max: Fury Road'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:45 am · May 14th, 2015
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Could this be Leonardo DiCaprio's Year?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:46 pm · April 23rd, 2015
“The Revenant,” “Joy,” “The Martian” and “Peanuts” could all be major Oscar players for 20th Century Fox this awards season.
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'Mad Max: Fury Road' will set the 2015 Cannes Film Festival on fire
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:19 am · March 25th, 2015
George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” will screen on May 14 at the 68th Festival du Cannes, the same day it’s effectively opening world wide.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy in Spotlight and New Frontier films at Sundance 2014
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:45 pm · December 5th, 2013
“Stranger by the Lake,” “Locke” and “The Lunchbox” are among the high-profile hits from, previous festivals in the Spotlight lineup at Sundance, while a new directorial effort from Joseph Gordon-Levitt will premiere in New Frontiers.
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Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hardy nab BIFA nominations, as 'Starred Up' leads the field
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · November 11th, 2013
The nominations for the British Independent Film Awards — the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards — served up a mix of fresh and familiar faces, with gritty indies “Starred Up” and “The Selfish Giant” leading the way, and gentler fare like “Philomena” also finding room on the ballot.
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Tom Hardy and Elton John buddy up to present 'Rocketman' biopic
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:36 pm · November 5th, 2013
Elton John and Tom Hardy appeared together this morning at a buyers’ event for “Rocketman,” an upcoming biopic of the legendary’s singer’s life. Hardy is an unexpected choice of star for the project, but could this be just what the British hard-man needs at this point in his career?
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Toronto: A24 picks up 'Under the Skin' with Scarlett Johansson and 'Locke' with Tom Hardy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:24 am · September 10th, 2013
The funny thing about Jonathan Glazer’s “Under the Skin” is that we pretty much called it. Okay, not in print, but Greg Ellwood and I were talking to A24 publicity at the Telluride Film Festival last week and he put it bluntly: “So, you’ll be picking up ‘Under the Skin,'” he said. “It’s an A24 film if there ever was one.” And so it is.
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Venice lineup features new films from Gilliam, Franco, Morris, Miyazaki and many more
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:16 am · July 25th, 2013
Stars set to grace the Lido range from Scarlett Johansson to Judi Dench.
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'Dark Knight Rises' cast and crew speak of 'bittersweet' goodbye at New York premiere
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:34 pm · July 16th, 2012
The family Christopher Nolan built bids farewell.
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Review: 'Lawless' is a rollicking tale of blood, booze and cardigans
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:37 am · May 19th, 2012
The first American film in Competition is a subtext-laden genre treat.
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Cannes Check: John Hillcoat's 'Lawless'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 am · May 2nd, 2012
We continue our series of Cannes competition previews with the latest from the director of ‘The Road.’
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My dream Oscar ballot: part two
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:55 pm · January 22nd, 2012
Guy Lodge’s wishlist for Tuesday’s Oscar nominations continues with a look at the major categories. Films mentioned range from “Weekend” to “Drive” to “Bridesmaids.”
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Rhapsody in tweed: on the costumes of 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:20 am · January 17th, 2012
BAFTA voters overruled their own costume branch by handing a Best Costume Design nomination to the soberly colored men’s suits of “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” — and they were right to do so.
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Nevada film critics tap 'Hugo,' Scorsese
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:14 pm · January 14th, 2012
The Nevada Film Critics Society has spoken and “Hugo” was the word on its collective lips. The film won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Child Actor from the group. Meanwhile, Tom Hardy received his first win of the season for his performance in “Warrior.”
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'Tinker, Tailor,' 'Tree of Life' lead the way with Georgia film critics nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:58 am · January 13th, 2012
Unlike other groups, the Georgia film critics clearly don’t care much about predicting the Oscar race: their nominee list is packed with pleasant surprises, with “The Tree of Life” and “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” leading the way with eight nods each.
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'Albert Nobbs,' 'Beginners' and 'Weekend' feature in Gay & Lesbian critics nominations
Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:03 pm · January 10th, 2012
The Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has announced its list of nominees this year, and out front with two mentions apiece were “Albert Nobbs,” “Beginners” and “Weekend.”
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Nick Nolte deserves a Best Supporting Actor resurrection for 'Warrior'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 8:51 pm · November 25th, 2011
“Warrior”’s financial failings have in all likelihood destroyed any hopes the film had of making a real showing at the Oscars. But if there is one person who may be able to rise above the limitations imposed by the stigma of failure, it is Nick Nolte.
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The Long Shot: Big enough for the both of us
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:48 pm · November 9th, 2011
“The Help” star Jessica Chastain is just one of 2011’s strong Oscar hopefuls needing to wrestle attention away from a more heavily hyped co-star: an annual dilemma in the awards race.
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