Also: Brett Ratner’s act of apology, and Streep’s 2013 Oscar bid
Round-up: Time to erase the animation Oscar?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:25 am · February 16th, 2012
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Taking questions for 2/17 Oscar Talk
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:49 am · February 15th, 2012
Offer up your burning queries.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Visual Effects
Posted by gerardkennedy · 9:34 am · February 15th, 2012
After gradually reducing finalists from fifteen to ten to five, the visual effects branch made room for four blockbusters this year – three of them from franchises – as well as the nominations leader. This is hardly the sort of lineup that could be considered shocking. Still, another Best Picture contender was left off, while the fourth entries in three other franchises came up short, as did one additional summer blockbuster.
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The top 10 shots of 2011: part two
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:58 am · February 15th, 2012
As we inch closer to the Oscar ceremony that will signal the true end of the 2011 film year, we reflect on the best single images captured on film (or digital drive, if you will). Today we wrap things up in the second part of this annual piece, offering up the five best shots of the year.
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Round-up: Uggie finally gets a bone
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:30 am · February 15th, 2012
Also: Mourning ‘Contagion,’ and the decade-later Oscar vote
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Oscar-nominated short ‘Incident in New Baghdad’ inspires death threats
Posted by Roth Cornet · 12:24 pm · February 14th, 2012
Ethan McCord, the Iraq veteran featured in director James Spione’s Oscar-nominated short documentary “Incident in New Baghdad,” is now facing death threats from his former brothers in arms.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Short Film (Live Action)
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:31 am · February 14th, 2012
The Live Action Short Oscar has set many a successful director on their way, from Taylor Hackford to Andrea Arnold — but is there such a talent in this year’s lineup? We examine the nominees, saying who will win — and who should.
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The top 10 shots of 2011: part one
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:58 am · February 14th, 2012
They’re heeeeeeerrrrreeeeee. That’s right, the images have been assembled, the conversations have been had and the top 10 shots of 2011 are ready for their close-up (or over the shoulder, or two-shot, or insert, etc.).
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Round-up: Scott Rudin joins the EGOT club
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:30 am · February 14th, 2012
Also: Betting against ‘A Separation,’ and some Streep family history
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Berlinale Diary: 'Shadow Dancer,' 'Captive,' 'I, Anna,' 'Marley'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:58 am · February 13th, 2012
After a slow start, the Berlinale unveiled some impressive films over the weekend, with a particularly strong showing for actresses.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Makeup
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:10 am · February 13th, 2012
The nomination race for the Best Makeup category was a competitive one, leaving us with one fantasy franchise never before recognized in the category, and two prosthetic feats in service of Best Actress-nominated performance. We break down their chances.
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Watch an exclusive clip from the Oscar-nominated 'Bullhead'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:47 am · February 13th, 2012
Many will get a chance to judge “Bullhead” for themselves when it opens in limited release on Friday, just in time for the end of Oscar voting. Meanwhile, see how you get on with this exclusive clip from the film, foreshadowing a crucial ordeal in the protagonist’s childhood around which the narrative revolves.
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Round-up: Goodbye, Whitney
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:07 am · February 13th, 2012
In today’s round-up, saying goodbye to Whitney Houston, Douglas Trumbull’s plan to save movies and the Academy’s annual Sci-Tech Awards.
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ASC awards Emmanuel Lubezki and 'The Tree of Life' best cinematography of 2011
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:57 pm · February 12th, 2012
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) held its annual awards ceremony this evening, honoring achievement in feature film photography.
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Jean Dujardin and Kristen Wiig cut a rug on 'Saturday Night Live'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:33 pm · February 12th, 2012
Fresh off “The Artist”‘s BAFTA dominance earlier today, we might as well post last night’s “Saturday Night Live” riff on Michel Hazanavicius’s film. Hey, when you hit SNL, you’ve really made it.
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MCN's Gurus make their final calls
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:26 am · February 11th, 2012
The Gurus o’ Gold collective of Oscar dorks (yours truly included) at Movie City News have offered up final-ish predictions. I imagine David Poland will give us all an opportunity to change this or that, and certainly, my own picks aren’t final until the Friday or Saturday before the show, but for the most part, these are where the chips lie.
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GKIDS makes a statement this season with two animated feature nominees
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:27 am · February 11th, 2012
Somewhat lost or at the very least under-considered this year when it comes to the Best Animated Feature Film category is the success of indie distributor GKIDS in the field.
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Berlinale Diary: 'Aujourd'hui,' 'Coming Home,' 'The Outraged'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:55 pm · February 10th, 2012
The second day of the Berlin Film Festival offered three very different global takes on personal and political identity, but we’re still waiting for a home run.
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