As members of the Academy hurry through the last screeners they need to see before committing an opinion on the year’s best (for those who bother trying to get as deep into the stack as possible, that is), a number of races hang in the balance as extremely tight categories are sure to leave a few contenders feeling the sting of “also-ran” on Thursday, January 10.
Off the Carpet: Academy members have numerous tight races to mull over this season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:58 am · December 24th, 2012
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Utah critics award 'Zero Dark Thirty,' Wes Anderson
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:33 am · December 21st, 2012
The Utah Film Critics Association has announced its 2012 winners, and, big surprise, “Zero Dark Thirty” took top honors. But the group went in a couple of different directions elsewhere, tapping Dwight Henry for Best Supporting Actor, Wes Anderson for Best Director and “Indie Game: The Movie” for best doc.
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Wes Anderson on being surprised every step of the way on 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:56 am · December 12th, 2012
He finds himself in the thick of the awards race with perhaps his most personal film yet.
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Adam Stockhausen on hand-making the world of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:07 pm · October 31st, 2012
The production designer of Wes Anderson’s latest details the experience.
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Calling all original screenplay contenders
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:31 am · July 27th, 2012
As prestige adaptations crowd the fall slate, originals are thin on the ground, particularly when it comes to Oscar hopefuls.
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The Lists: Top 10 first-half Oscar contenders
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:00 am · July 10th, 2012
What early releases deserve recognition come January 2013?
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Tell us what you thought of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:13 pm · June 10th, 2012
The film expanded considerably this weekend.
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Take a 'Moonrise Kingdom' tour with Bill Murray
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:39 am · May 21st, 2012
Focus Features has released a nifty little featurette with Bill Murray giving a tour of Wes Anderson’s latest film throughout a few of its various sets. It’s a great opportunity for some wry Murray humor and to showcase the top-notch production design of the film.
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Review: Young love is a wispy business in 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:19 pm · May 16th, 2012
The Cannes Film Festival opener finds Wes Anderson on typically whimsical form — but is it enough?
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The house Wes Anderson built: A look at the director's singular troupe
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:30 am · May 16th, 2012
Over the years, director Wes Anderson has established an impressive stable of acting talent, a dedicated troupe of personnel that can slip right into his singular world with ease.
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Cannes Check: Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:58 am · April 20th, 2012
We kick off our daily series of Cannes Competition previews with a look at the festival opener.
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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.
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Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom' to open Cannes
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:19 am · March 9th, 2012
Cannes curtain-raisers are disappointments more often than not, but Wes Anderson’s latest ensemble piece will be hoping to follow the trajectory of “Midnight in Paris.”
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