Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer to open Miami Film Festival

Posted by · 3:10 pm · February 3rd, 2014

The veteran stars’ new romantic comedy “Elsa and Frank” kicks off proceedings on March 7, while John Turturro will receive a career achievement tribute.

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Roundup: Ethical issues invade the Oscar race

Posted by · 6:58 am · February 3rd, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, two very different scandals — one concerning Woody Allen, the other “Alone Yet Not Alone” — have brought unexpected ethical issues into the Oscar race. Also: Keeping the foreign-language race fair, and a weekend of sad losses.

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London critics award '12 Years a Slave,' 'Gravity,' 'Selfish Giant'

Posted by · 11:52 am · February 2nd, 2014

“12 Years a Slave” won three awards for Best Film, Actor and Supporting Actress at the London Film Critics’ Circle Awards, while “Gravity,” “The Selfish Giant” and “Filth” also took multiple honors.

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'Frozen' takes top honors at Annie Awards

Posted by · 9:07 pm · February 1st, 2014

Oscar frontrunner “Frozen” was the big winner at this year’s Annie Awards, but it wasn’t a sweeper — as “The Croods,” “The Wind Rises” and “Monsters University” all took home awards.

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Emmanuel Lubezki wins ASC Award for 'Gravity'

Posted by · 8:26 pm · February 1st, 2014

If you didn’t already think the cinematography Oscar race was a done deal, it probably is now: season-long favorite Emmanuel Lubezki has taken the ASC Award for “Gravity.”

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'Her,' 'Captain Phillips,' 'Stories We Tell' win WGA Awards

Posted by · 6:52 pm · February 1st, 2014

“Her,” “Captain Phillips” and “Stories We Tell” won the feature film categories at the WGA Awards, with “Veep,” “Breaking Bad” and “House of Cards” among the victorious TV shows.

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Roundup: Why historical accuracy isn't everything

Posted by · 5:01 am · January 31st, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a historian looks over this year’s fact-based Oscar contenders and declasres there’s more to a great movie than factual fidelity. Also: Annies honor anime vetran Otomo, and can Amy Adams upset?

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'Blue is the Warmest Color,' 'The Past,' 'Stranger by the Lake' land César nods

Posted by · 4:00 am · January 31st, 2014

International festival sensations feature in the top categories, but the field was led by French comedy hit “Me, Myself and Mum,” with 10 nominations.

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GLAAD Media Award nods include 'Dallas Buyers Club,' 'Blue is the Warmest Color,' 'Philomena'

Posted by · 3:17 pm · January 30th, 2014

The awards recognize outstanding work that addresses LGBT themes.

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'The Great Gatsby' all but sweeps Australian Academy Awards

Posted by · 6:19 am · January 30th, 2014

Australian Academy voters have previously passed over Baz Luhrmann blockbusters for smaller, locally flavored films, but not this time: “The Great Gatsby” won all but one of the 14 awards for which it was nominated.

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Roundup: A history of Harvey's Oscar tactics

Posted by · 6:07 am · January 30th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notyable online news and views, a timeline of Harvey Weinstein’s campaign tactics is an interesting counterpoint to Bruce Broughton’s controversial disqualification yesterday. Also: Meryl Streep vs. Pauline Kael, and Cuaron talks early influences.

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Updated: 'Alone Yet Not Alone' disqualified songwriter responds

Posted by · 10:05 pm · January 29th, 2014

The controversial nominee has been disqualified after the Academy decide Bruce Broughton’s personal campaigning was against Oscar rules.

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Toronto and Telluride lock horns over festival premieres

Posted by · 6:30 pm · January 29th, 2014

The Toronto Film Festival has taken action against Telluride’s “sneak previews” of major prestige titles, extending the heated rivalry between the fall fests.

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Get closer to 'Her' with new behind-the-scenes featurette

Posted by · 11:35 am · January 29th, 2014

A new featurette for the year’s quirkiest Best Picture nominee offers a nice insight into Spike Jonze’s unique creatiuve process.

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New trailer for 'Nymphomaniac: Volume Two' offers more of the exciting same

Posted by · 11:10 am · January 29th, 2014

An intriguing new trailer for the second part of Lars von Trier’s erotic opus offers no nudity this time, but plenty of Talking Heads.

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'12 Years a Slave' tops UK Regional Critics' vote

Posted by · 10:30 am · January 29th, 2014

“12 Years a Slave” won top honors at the UK Regional Critics’ Awards, a local British alternative to the London Critics’ Circle Awards. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cate Blanchett were also rewarded.

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Former Academy president Tom Sherak passes away

Posted by · 1:46 am · January 29th, 2014

A former distribution chief at Fox, and president of Academy during one of its most contentious periods, Tom Sherak lost his battle with cancer yesterday aged 68.

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Roundup: Oscars to pay tribute to 'Oz'

Posted by · 1:44 am · January 29th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, this year’s Academy Awards ceremony will feature a 75th anniversary tribute to “The Wizard of Oz.” Meanwhile, the ACE names its lifetime achievement honorees.

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