Here’s something novel. A biennial awards presentation. The eligibility period for the International Online Film Critics’ Poll is November 16, 2010 to November 15, 2012, leaving a wide array of films to choose from. Pity, then, that the critics’ choices aren’t themselves as varied. Tomas Alfredson’s “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” won five awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.
'Tinker, Tailor' dominates biennial International Online Film Critics' Poll
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:41 am · December 21st, 2012
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The top 10 shots of 2011: part two
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:58 am · February 15th, 2012
As we inch closer to the Oscar ceremony that will signal the true end of the 2011 film year, we reflect on the best single images captured on film (or digital drive, if you will). Today we wrap things up in the second part of this annual piece, offering up the five best shots of the year.
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Round-up: Paying tribute to Damien Bona
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:30 am · February 2nd, 2012
Also: Farewell to paper Oscar ballots, and rechristening the Kodak
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'Marilyn' and 'Tinker, Tailor' top embarrassing BAFTA longlists
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:28 am · January 6th, 2012
“Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” and “My Week With Marilyn” lead the BAFTA longlists with 16 mentions apiece, setting both films up for multiple nominations on January 17. But the list of omissions is egregious.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Why Carla Bruni is a SAG nominee, while Corey Stoll is not
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:45 am · December 15th, 2011
Also: Armond attacks the embargo and a wordsmith admires the silence of ‘The Artist’
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Interview: Gary Oldman on easing into his solo in 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:38 am · December 7th, 2011
Gary Oldman is well-known for being a part of ensembles, and often standing out amid them. This year, however, he finds himself fronting one, and with a subdued, internalized performance, at that. He talks about his work on “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy,” which could bring him his first-ever Oscar nomination.
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Franchise talk as 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' rules UK box office
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:18 am · September 27th, 2011
Tomas Alfredson’s ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ has topped the UK box office charts for the second week running, sealing the film’s status as a heavyweight BAFTA (and possible Oscar) contender. Meanwhile, it fuels talk of Gary Oldman reprising his George Smiley character in further John Le Carré adaptations.
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Alfredson's 'Tinker, Tailor' smolders on screen
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:00 am · September 19th, 2011
“Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” is an impeccably made, satisfyingly dense piece of work from director Tomas Alfredson. It’s the rare film that is a slow burn but nevertheless moves along at a clip, with a very well-honed editorial sense.
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