ACADEMY AWARDS

The nominations for the 40th annual Annie Awards were announced today, and Disney had to be all smiles with 27 nominations across four feature films in play. And it was “Brave” and “Wreck-It Ralph” from that stable that led the pack with 10 nominations each.

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Off the Carpet: The critics close ranks

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:03 am · December 3rd, 2012

Earlier today we launched this season’s edition of The Circuit, which will track the ups and downs of the precursor circuit from the critics awards to the guild announcements all the way through the Oscars and more. Things will kick off later this afternoon as the New York Film Critics Circle sits down to hold its annual vote and then its off to the races.

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Roundup: Making the case for Nicole Kidman

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:28 am · December 3rd, 2012

Also: ‘War Witch’ wins at Camerimage, and Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Liberty Valance’

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'The Master' named 2012's best in Sight & Sound critics' poll

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 pm · December 2nd, 2012

‘Tabu’ and ‘Amour’ take medal positions in poll of over 90 international critics.

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A postcard from Malta: Celebration and solemnity at the European Film Awards

Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:53 pm · December 2nd, 2012

Europe’s Oscars capture a rich film culture at a crossroads.

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AMPAS honors Pennebaker, Stevens, Needham, Katzenberg at fourth annual Governors Awards

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:36 pm · December 1st, 2012

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored its own tonight in the fourth annual Governors Awards. A satellite ceremony dedicated to Honorary Oscar presentations (voted on by the AMPAS Board of Governors), the program was moved off the annual Academy Awards telecast in 2009 and given its own space in the middle of awards season.

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'Amour' reigns supreme at European Film Awards

Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:45 pm · December 1st, 2012

The Oscar hopeful wins for Film, Director, Actor and Actress of the Year

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Tech Support: Janusz Kaminski and Rick Carter on establishing a time and place in 'Lincoln'

Posted by gerardkennedy · 12:25 pm · December 1st, 2012

The cinematographer and production designer discuss their work on Steven Spielberg’s latest.

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'Gatekeepers,' 'Sugar Man' among list of PGA documentary feature nominees

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:09 am · December 1st, 2012

Nominees for the documentary feature category were announced this week by the Producers Guild of America.

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Previewing the European Film Awards: will 'Amour' find love?

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:12 pm · November 30th, 2012

What will win, and what should, at Europe’s answer to the Oscars, which take place tomorrow in Malta.

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Jake Gyllenhaal on building character with language off Broadway and in 'End of Watch'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:51 am · November 30th, 2012

The dark horse awards contender counts his latest film as a turning point.

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Jake Gyllenhaal recalls lessons learned from Ang Lee, Sam Mendes, David O. Russell and more

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:50 am · November 30th, 2012

One of the striking things you note immediately about Jake Gyllenhaal’s brief portfolio of work is the caliber of filmmakers he’s worked with. As a supplement to our feature interview with the star of the off-Broadway production “If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet” and the screen’s “End of Watch,” we asked Gyllenhaal if he could recall what he’s taken from the experience of working with a handful of these esteemed craftsmen.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 97 — 'Les Misérables' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' enter the season

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · November 30th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne speak up on two of the season’s most anticipated entries, “Les Miserables” and “Zero Dark Thirty,” mull over the implications of the Gothams and Spirits and chew on the Best Documentary Feature category.

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