The three perceived Best Picture frontrunners lead the field in the Denver Film Critics’ Society nominations, while less expected picks include Woody Harrelson in the Best Supporting Actor category.
'12 Years a Slave,' 'American Hustle,' 'Gravity' score in Denver critics' nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:32 pm · January 7th, 2014
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Roundup: What foreign Oscar contenders gain, even when they lose
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · December 30th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a look into the ins and out of campaigning for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. Also: The best movie costumes of 2013, and ranking Scorsese’s filmography from best to worst.
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'Nebraska,' 'Furnace' and 'Walter Mitty' set to screen as AFI Fest centerpieces
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:31 am · September 30th, 2013
Scott Cooper’s “Out of the Furnace” has mostly dodged the 2013 fall festival circuit, but with first a Rome fest announcement and now placement as an AFI Fest centerpiece, it’s looking to make some noise just before it opens theatrically. Meanwhile, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Nebraska” will also play the fest as centerpiece screenings.
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Soot-filled teaser poster for 'Out of the Furnace' plays up heavy-hitting cast
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:51 pm · June 19th, 2013
A teaser poster for Scott Cooper’s “Out of the Furnace” has dropped, playing up the film’s star-studded cast and the murky atmosphere of a revenge thriller.
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Christian Bale drama 'Out of the Furnace' moves to a November release slot
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:00 am · June 19th, 2013
Brotherly-love drama is director Scott Cooper’s follow-up to ‘Crazy Heart.’
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Tell us what you thought of 'Now You See Me"
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:13 pm · June 1st, 2013
Louis Leterrier’s hocus pocus caper flick is now in theaters
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Could 2012 be a watershed moment in Matthew McConaughey's career?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:08 pm · May 17th, 2012
The actor finds himself working with a bevy of filmmaking talent this year.
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A look at the awards success of Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's Oscilloscope Laboratories
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:23 pm · May 4th, 2012
I’ve been out all afternoon, so the sudden news of Adam Yauch — better known as MCA of The Beastie Boys — succumbing to cancer has been all Twitter remembrances and mobile news briefs for me. And all sadness. But as many movie sites have dutifully pointed out, Yauch’s creative reach was significant in the film world as well.
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Woody Harrelson takes on the politics of politics in ‘Hunger Games’ and ‘Game Change’
Posted by Roth Cornet · 8:13 am · March 26th, 2012
Woody Harrelson’s Steve Schmidt and Haymitch Abernathy in “Game Change” and “The Hunger Games” respectively are strange mirrors of one another and reveal a deep cultural wound.
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Julianne Moore owns Jay Roach's 'Game Change' as Sarah Palin
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:38 pm · March 10th, 2012
The actress gives one of her finest performances to date in the HBO adaptation.
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2011: the year in superlatives
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:11 am · December 16th, 2011
Who am I to complain about the amount of year-end kudos announcements when I had this post coming all along? I know. I’m so hypocritical.
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'The Tree of Life,' Woody Harrelson honored by African American Film Critics Association
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:41 am · December 12th, 2011
The African American Film Critics Association has joined the massive role-call of year-end superlative-dishing. They went their own way in a number of areas and tapped “The Tree of Life” as the year’s best film.
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Interview: Woody Harrelson talks Hitler jokes, eating raw, politics… oh, and 'Rampart'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:18 am · December 9th, 2011
Actor Woody Harrelson gives perhaps his finest performance to date in Oren Moverman’s “Rampart.” As he continues to weather the press rounds, he talks to us about feeling funny playing a cop — among countless other things.
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Michael Shannon praises Woody Harrelson's performance in 'Rampart'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:35 pm · November 23rd, 2011
As part of Variety’s annual series of actors-on-actors, “Take Shelter” star has penned a great appreciation for Woody Harrelson in “Rampart.”
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'Rampart' campaign ramps up with qualifying release next week
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:21 am · November 15th, 2011
Woody Harrelson’s performance in “Rampart” is one of several indie contenders trying to muscle in on the star-heavy Best Actor category — with a one-week qualifying release scheduled for next week, could he sneak in under the radar?
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 69 — Ratner, Murphy, Grazer, Crystal, Freeman, 'Hugo,' BUSY WEEK!
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:58 am · November 11th, 2011
In this week’s podcast, Anne and Kris discuss the busiest Oscar week of the season as the producer and host of the telecast were replaced, talk about the just-wrapped AFI Fest and some more on Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo,” among many other things.
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Woody Harrelson and 'Rampart' look to make their move on the Oscar season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:08 am · November 7th, 2011
Last night Oren Moverman, Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson were on hand at the WGA for a screening and Q&A for “Rampart.” The film is currently playing the AFI Fest. Is it poised to make its move on the awards season?
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Off the Carpet: Clooney and Pitt lead Best Actor talk, but the real action is elsewhere
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:09 am · September 26th, 2011
This year’s Best Actor race is an odd bird indeed. There are so many wonderful performances out there, but so few seem to fit into the (unfortunate) Oscar paradigm. Hopefully that will mean studios will recognize some opportunity and/or Academy members will venture outside of their comfort zones.
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