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9/13 Oscarweb Round-up

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• Richard Corliss, clearly irritated by early Oscar buzz, comes down hard on “The King’s Speech” and seems to think it is “bad enough” to win the Oscar for Best Picture. [Time]

• Colin Firth, meanwhile, responds to said Oscar buzz. [The Hollywood Reporter]

• Regarding “Let Me In,” Stephanie Zacharek contends “like a piece of great music, a strong movie can withstand multiple interpretations.” [Movieline]

• Rebecca Ascher-Walsh reports big from the set of “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” [Los Angeles Times]

• Stephen Dorff was so happy filming Sofia Coppola’s “Somewhere” that he “wanted it to last forever.” [New York Times]

• Susan Wloszczyna calls Casey Affleck’s “I’m Still Here” a “must-stare,” talks with the novice filmmaker from Venice. [USA Today]

• Eight clips from “Never Let Me Go.” [Collider]

[Photo: Overture Films]

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6 responses to “9/13 Oscarweb Round-up”

  1. Hunter Tremayne Avatar

    Sounds like poor Richard Corliss didn’t get his early pre-Toronto screening of The King’s Speech from Harvey. Waah!

  2. JJ Avatar
    JJ

    Richard Corliss may very well be right (regarding TKS and it’s shameless Oscar chances).

    That said, bring it! I eat up movies like The King’s Speech. And here’s hoping it’s half as good as the bloggers/critics are saying.

  3. Kristopher Tapley Avatar

    There’s nothing “shameless” about it, IMO.

  4. Sean C. Avatar
    Sean C.

    Corliss’ “why is this a film?” question would from me get the response: “so more people can see it?”

  5. Jake G. Avatar
    Jake G.

    I think How Do You Know directed by James L. Brooks is going to make it into the 10 Best Movie Nominations!!! And Reese Witherspoone looks like she might have a shot at a nomination!

  6. Maxim Avatar
    Maxim

    “How Do You Know” does look really good. I just sense quality from that trailer.