Roundup: Richard Gere joins the Palm Springs honoree list

Posted by · 4:07 am · December 17th, 2012

Also: Composing ‘Skyfall,’ and should we know the Oscar voting tallies?

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Foreign Oscar watch: 'After Lucia' and 'Kauwboy'

Posted by · 3:24 pm · October 29th, 2012

Mexico and The Netherlands offer two contrasting portraits of youth in turmoil.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Roundup: Is 'Django' dressed up for a costume Oscar?

Posted by · 3:38 am · October 24th, 2012

Also: James Cameron to return to earth, and Seth MacFarlane’s Oscar chances

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Denmark's 'A Royal Affair,' Switzerland's 'Sister,' Israel's 'Fill the Void' among the latest foreign Oscar entries

Posted by · 8:28 am · September 22nd, 2012

With the deadline looming on October 1, the competition is already tight.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

London Film Festival beefs up its awards shortlists

Posted by · 8:35 am · September 13th, 2012

More films are in the running for prizes at the October catch-up fest.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

Cambodia joins the foreign Oscar race… but what of 'Amour?'

Posted by · 7:55 am · August 24th, 2012

Meanwhile, Germany, Mexico and Israel announce shortlists

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention

'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' 'In the Fog,' 'The Hunt' take preliminary Cannes awards

Posted by · 5:58 am · May 27th, 2012

Ahead of tonight’s main Cannes awards ceremony, the Un Certain Regard, FIPRESCI and Ecumenical Jury prizes have all been announced.

Continue reading »

Filed in: HitFix · In Contention