The Gotham Awards this evening and the NYFCC vote tomorrow signal the start of the precursor awards season. What needs a boost?
Off the Carpet: Critical condition
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:29 pm · November 28th, 2011
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Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Temple of the Dog: Cameron Crowe and his tunes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:20 am · November 28th, 2011
With “We Bought a Zoo” having sneaked over the weekend, we’re reminded of Cameron Crowe’s love affair with music in his films.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Sneaking 'Zoo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:03 am · November 28th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” screened for the public, Ralph Fiennes talks his directorial debut, “Coriolanus” and THR rounds up this year’s actress hopefuls.
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Steven Spielberg talks 'War Horse' in live-stream Q&A following nationwide sneaks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:04 pm · November 27th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” was rolled out for public screenings over the weekend, adding to the heartland strategy of pop-ups a few weeks ago. He sat down in front of a New York audience to discuss the film yesterday afternoon.
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Thanks to 'War Horse' and 'We Bought a Zoo,' it's high times for Dartmoor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:25 pm · November 27th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” and Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” are both set for release this holiday season, but with each comes ties to South England’s protected Dartmoor moorland, which could see an uptick in interest after Hollywood lifts its profile.
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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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Steven Spielberg's 'War Horse' gallops into the Oscar season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:40 am · November 25th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” has finally started screening in earnest, so having had a look, it’s time to gauge its Oscar potential.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Arthur Christmas'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:47 am · November 25th, 2011
The film hits theaters this week.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Trying to get a bead on Best Supporting Actress
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:34 am · November 25th, 2011
In today’s round-up, the Best Supporting Actress category gets a little scrutiny, the makeup of “Super8” gets some love and scrennwriter John Logan talks “Hugo.”
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Listen to Best Original Song contender 'Coeur Volant' from Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:43 am · November 24th, 2011
The list of Best Original Song contenders is assembling as we move closer to the release of official qualifying titles in the category. And a track from “Hugo” has just jumped into the mix.
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Artist'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:32 am · November 24th, 2011
The film hits theaters this week.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Predicting NYFCC
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 24th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Tom O’Neil surveys pundits for their NYFCC picks, Michael Phillips bravely calls “Raiders of the Lost Ark” overrated and Walter the Muppet talks his dream gig opposite hero Kermit the Frog.
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Muppets'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 pm · November 23rd, 2011
The film hits theaters today.
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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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Tell us what you thought of 'My Week with Marilyn'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:41 am · November 23rd, 2011
The film hits theaters today.
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Technicolor and Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' restore the magic of Méliès
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:23 am · November 23rd, 2011
As Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” makes its way to theaters, and as Technicolor continues to march out its handsome, expensive, painstaking restoration of Georges Méliès’s “A Trip to the Moon,” the cinema of past and present converge at a key moment: the 100th anniversary of filmmaking in Hollywood.
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On the sound of 'The Muppets'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:31 am · November 23rd, 2011
You might not think about below-the-line craftsmanship when it comes to a film like “The Muppets,” but the fact is, it’s a big musical, which dictates quality sound design. So it’s fitting that the SoundWorks Collection has dedicated one of its unique profiles to the film.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Hugo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:50 am · November 23rd, 2011
The film hits theaters today.
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