Utah critics flip the script, award 'Gravity,' Nighy, 'World's End'

Posted by · 10:19 pm · December 19th, 2013

The Utah Film Critics Association has come along and done for Alfonso CuarĂ³n’s “Gravity” what no other critics group has: handed it its own, tie-free win for Best Picture of 2013. It also received Best Director and Best Cinematography from the group, while recent circuit hog “12 Years a Slave” walked away for just one prize: Best Actor.

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Exclusive: '12 Years,' 'Rush' and 'Mandela' among 2013 films not eligible for WGA Awards

Posted by · 9:19 am · December 3rd, 2013

John Ridley’s adaptation of the trials and tribulations of former slave Solomon Northup, Peter Morgan’s account of James Hunt and Niki Lauda’s Formula One racing rivalry and Ryan Coogler’s testament to the tragically short life of Bay Area father Oscar Grant are just a handful of screenplays that won’t be eligible for nominations from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) this year, HitFix has learned.

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Roundup: 'Mandela' goes to Washington

Posted by · 4:31 am · November 5th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ seeks to revive its dwindling buzz with a White House screening for President Obama. Meanwhile, a panel of directors including Ryan Coogler and Oliver Hirschbiegel share their thoughts on the industry.

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Rooney Mara and Martin Sheen join the cast of Stephen Daldry's 'Trash'

Posted by · 4:15 pm · July 8th, 2013

Richard Curtis writing the adaptation of Andy Mulligan’s children’s novel.

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