In today’s round-up, Warner Bros. releases a massive box set of Clint Eastwood’s work with the studio, the “Moneyball” trio sits down with Charlie rose and San Francisco’s Castro Theatre will no longer run movies.
Oscarweb Round-up: 35 years of Eastwood at Warner Bros.
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:03 am · December 8th, 2011
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The Long Shot: Vehicle trouble
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:11 pm · December 7th, 2011
Many Oscar-watchers are describing this year’s Best Actress race as “weak,” a pejorative that has less to do with the fine performances in play than the iffy films many of them happen to find themselves in. But does it have to be that way?
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Oscarweb Round-up: A season of faux-nostalgia?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:01 am · December 7th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Mark Harris accuses “The Artist” and “Hugo” of “faux-nostalgia,” Albert Brooks hits the campaign trail and Angelina Jolie gets popped with a copyright infringement lawsuit.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Scorsese to be honored with BFCA's music in film award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:35 am · December 6th, 2011
In today’ round-up, Martin Scorsese has been tapped by the BFCA to receive the Music+Film Award, Wim Wenders talks “Pina” and “The Muppets” gets accused of brainwashing.
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Off the Carpet: Contenders hope to stand out against big spending and buzz-heavy pics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:09 am · December 5th, 2011
As campaigns heat up this season, the “Moneyball” way seems to translate. Modest hopefuls need to stand out to be seen, and being seen is perhaps more than half the battle this time of year.
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Oscarweb Round-up: The year's best scores
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:54 am · December 5th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Todd McCarthy picks the best scores of the year, Margaret Thatcher’s assistant expresses concern over the former British PM’s depiction in “The Iron Lady” and an oldie but a goodie from Raymond Chandler is brought out for consideration.
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'Artist,' 'Tinker,' 'Shame' and 'Marilyn' among contenders not eligible for WGA
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:52 pm · December 2nd, 2011
As happens every year, a list of potential Oscar nominees is ineligible for WGA consideration due to a number of issues (signatory concerns, paperwork avoidance, etc.). This year, though, the list seems particularly long.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Oswalt stealin' spotlights
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:55 am · November 30th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Patton Oswalt steals another spotlight at the Gotham Awards, Lou Lumenick explains how the NYFCC vote broke down and Jesse Eisenberg sues a tiny movie.
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OSCAR TALK: Ep. 71 — Formidable 'War Horse' charges onto the scene
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:30 pm · November 25th, 2011
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne offer up their thoughts on Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse,” discuss Meryl Streep and “The Iron Lady” further (as well as Charlize Theron and “Young Adult”) and handicap the Best Animated Feature Film.
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Off the Carpet: Deep breath before the critics have their say
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:09 pm · November 21st, 2011
It’s getting to be crunch time for many studios looking to bring their product back around for awards voting bodies. Generally most critics groups and the like have just about everything, save for the really late-breaking films, by Thanksgiving. But the NYFCC changed that course a bit this year.
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BAFTA pays tribute to Kenneth Branagh and Charlize Theron
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:40 pm · November 17th, 2011
Charlize Theron was recently invited by BAFTA to reflect on her career in their ‘A Life in Pictures’ series; Kenneth Branagh is next up for the honor.
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Exclusive: Charlize Theron has an attitude in the poster for 'Young Adult'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:00 am · November 15th, 2011
Jason Retiman’s “Young Adult” has been an interesting film to market for Paramount Pictures. A delicate balance between the dark humor and the need to showcase some broader elements to a general audience has been struck. And now, the final one-sheet for the film is somewhere in the middle.
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Looking back on pre-'Monster' Charlize Theron
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:37 am · November 11th, 2011
Charlize Theron’s performance in “Young Adult” is being hailed in some quarters as her best since her Oscar-winning breakthrough in “Monster” — but her talent was evident well before then.
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Off the Carpet: The ultimate Rorschach season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:38 am · November 7th, 2011
This year’s slate of Oscar-contending films is particularly wide-ranging with something for everyone. The question becomes, what is the season about for you?
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Oscarweb Round-up: Keira Knightley is desperate for a little levity
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:06 am · November 7th, 2011
In today’s round-up, actress Keira Knightley confesses a desire for some levity in her work, Dustin Lance Black talks Hoover’s sexuality and his interests in “J. Edgar” and young Hollywood descends on AFI Fest.
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OSCAR TALK: Ep. 68 — 'J. Edgar' and 'Young Adult' finally come out to play
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:03 am · November 4th, 2011
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the AFI Fest premiere of Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar,” the pop-up screening strategy of “Young Adult” and “War Horse” and the British Independent Film Award nominations, among other things.
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'Young Adult' pops up at the New Beverly
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:31 am · November 2nd, 2011
The mini-tour of “Young Adult” has finally made its way to Los Angeles. Jason Reitman brought his latest to the New Beverly Theater last night and it’s a real winner.
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Off the Carpet: Building the perfect strategy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:06 am · October 31st, 2011
It takes all kinds. Finding the right strategy to navigate an awards season is a tricky thing and it varies, naturally, from film to film. Whether it’s “Young Adult” of “The Artist” or “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” there is no mold, no skeleton key, no single solution.
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