Hunter McCracken and Elizabeth Olsen give amazing performances in “The Tree of Life” and “Martha Marcy May Marlene” respectively this year. And in each case, it was their first at-bat. We use the occasion to look at the best debut performances, including work from Tatum O’Neal, Edward Norton and Natalie Portman.
The Lists: Top 10 debut performances of all time
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:14 am · October 18th, 2011
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Oscarweb Round-up: How about cutting the double-dippers a break?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · October 18th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Mark Harris points out a few ridiculous stipulations in Oscar’s rulebook that are frequently singled out, David Fincher talks about Scarlett Johansson’s audition for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and why he didn’t cast her and Beck is remixing…Philip Glass?
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Redgrave and the ladies of 'The Help' lead the conversation on Best Supporting Actress
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:51 am · October 17th, 2011
Rounding out four weeks of performance analysis this week, we turn to Best Adapted Screenplay. Contenders include Vanessa Redgrave, Octavia Spencer, the ubiquitous Jessica Chastain and Shailene Woodley, among others.
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Go behind the scenes of Sean Durkin's 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:19 am · October 17th, 2011
With “Martha Marcy May Marlene” set for limited release this Friday, we bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette on the making of the film.
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Oscarweb Round-up: The 'Jackie Brown' press tour, 2011 edition
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:23 am · October 17th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Pam Grier continues the “Jackie Brown” Blu-ray press rounds, “The Descendats” star Judy Greer gets some ink for her work in the film and Zachary Quinto bravely comes out of the closet with purpose behind his actions.
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LACMA's live read of 'The Breakfast Club,' directed by 'Young Adult' helmer Jason Reitman
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:06 am · October 14th, 2011
Jason Reitman has announced the first cast member of his live read of “The Breakfast Club” as part of LACMA’s inaugural film series: Patton Oswalt. Others will be announced throughout the week.
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Michael Douglas honored with Santa Barbara Film Festival's Kirk Douglas Award
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:34 am · October 14th, 2011
The Santa Barbara Film Festival honored Michael Douglas Thursday night with the sixth annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film. On hand were Annette Bening and Danny DeVito, among others.
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Oscar Talk: Ep 65 — 'My Week with Marilyn' and 'Hugo' premiere at New York fest
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:57 am · October 14th, 2011
In this week’s edition of Oscar Talk, Kris and Anne dig in to “My Week with Marilyn” and “Hugo,” which bowed at NYFF earlier in the week.
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Oscarweb Round-up: 'Martha Marcy' media blitz
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:03 am · October 14th, 2011
In today’s round-up, “Martha Marcy May Marlene” star Elizabeth Olsen continues making the rounds, Variety honors Pixar honcho John Lasseter and that lawsuit against “The Hurt Locker” is finally thrown out.
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'Dragon Tattoo' makes its way to graphic novel
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:38 am · October 13th, 2011
It has been announced that DC will release graphic novel versions of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy through its Vertigo imprint, beginning with “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” in 2012.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Will Czech entry 'Alois Nebel' qualify as animated and boost the field?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 am · October 13th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Czech foreign film entry “Alois Nebel” declares intentions to submit for animated feature consideration, “Martha Marcy May Marlene” star Elizabeth Olsen is ready for her close-up and Alexander Payne sets out to cast the HELL out of his latest film, “Nebraska.”
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Glenn Close aims for Best Actress in the first trailer for 'Albert Nobbs'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:19 pm · October 12th, 2011
The new trailer for Glenn Close’s labor of love, “Albert Nobbs,” has finally dropped. Will the performance bring her into Oscar’s lead actress five? Time will tell.
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Taking questions for 10/14 Oscar Talk
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:47 am · October 12th, 2011
Offer up your burning queries
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Oscarweb Round-up: McQueen's De Niro
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:07 am · October 12th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Michael Fassbender and Steve McQueen reunite and “The Ides of March” pays homage to Shepard Fairey, among other stories.
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Douglas Trumbull feted by Visual Effects Society
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:44 pm · October 11th, 2011
Visual effects wizard Douglas Trumbull’s work on “The Tree of Life” has sparked warranted respect and consideration this year. He has been tapped by the Visual Effects Society for this year’s Georges Méliès Award.
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The Lists: Top 10 westerns of all time
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:04 am · October 11th, 2011
With Mateo Gil’s “Blackthorn” in theaters, we use it as an excuse to dig in on the best westerns ever. Films that made the cut include, “Red River,” “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” and “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.”
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Paramount announces first ever digital streaming program for awards season contenders
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:35 am · October 11th, 2011
Paramount PIctures has announced a new program to screen its awards contenders via digital screeners. The Visual Effects Society will be the guinea pigs and a wide-ranging trio of films will be the first out of the gate.
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Oscarweb Round-up: NYFFers react to 'Hugo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:09 am · October 11th, 2011
In today’s round-up, New York Film Festival attendees react to Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo,” a Detroit woman has the gall to sue the distributor of “Drive” for not getting a dumbed-down chase movie and David Fincher launches yet another dubious viral site for “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”
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