The top 10 movie presidents of all time

Posted by · 9:01 pm · June 28th, 2013

This weekend Roland Emmerich’s “White House Down” hits theaters. While it’s a minor romp that will either delight you or cause you to roll your eyes out of your head, it reminds of that old staple of the cinema: the movie president.

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Tech Support: Makeup artist Howard Berger on fleshing out 'Hitchcock'

Posted by · 7:14 am · February 5th, 2013

The previous winner could claim his second Oscar this year.

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Roundup: On the power of the critical pan

Posted by · 2:48 am · November 26th, 2012

Also: ‘Silver Linings’ vs. the heavier contenders, and ‘Sugar Man’ wins again

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Roundup: Hopkins says 'f— off' to Oscar schmoozing

Posted by · 5:00 am · November 20th, 2012

Also: THR’s Actress Roundtable, and ‘The Hobbit’ faces a PETA problem

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 94 — Disney buys Lucasfilm as 'Hitchcock' opens AFI Fest

Posted by · 2:29 pm · November 2nd, 2012

In this week’s podcast Kris and Anne discuss the implications of Disney’s big purchase of Lucasfilm, Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock,” which opened AFI Fest yesterday and Sam Mendes’ Bond stab “Skyfall.”

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How will Sacha Gervasi's 'Hitchcock' fare with Oscar?

Posted by · 12:22 pm · November 2nd, 2012

AFI Fest picked a fun and droll piece of work for its 2012 opener in Sacha Gervasi’s “Hitchcock” last night. As I mentioned in this afternoon’s podcast, I found it to be strikingly emotional, though, for its depiction of an artist’s plight and the joy that comes with the release of bottled creativity. And I can’t help but wonder if Academy members may feel the same way.

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See Anthony Hopkins strut (okay, waddle) his stuff in first 'Hitchcock' trailer

Posted by · 10:31 am · October 10th, 2012

Fox Searchlight is releasing the comedy-laced biopic in prime Oscar season.

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Anthony Hopkins cuts a mean profile as Alfred 'Hitchcock'

Posted by · 5:50 pm · April 18th, 2012

Principle photography on Sacha Gervasi’s Alfred Hitchcok biopic creatively titled “Hitchcock” began last Friday in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Fox Searchlight has released the first still of Hopkins in full Hitchcock makeup and attire.

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Review: The circle of lifelessness in '360'

Posted by · 1:45 am · October 13th, 2011

There are precious few good screenplays that begin with the words, “A wise man once said…”. Peter Morgan’s script for “360,” a vacuous theoretical spin on “La Ronde,” isn’t one of them.

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