Quentin Tarantino and Chris Terrio will be the lucky writers walking out of the Dolby Theatre tonight with Oscars in hand. The two men won their prizes for “Django Unchained” (Best Original Screenplay) and “Argo” (Best Adapted Screenplay) respectively.
'Argo' and 'Django Unchained' win screenplay Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:29 pm · February 24th, 2013
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'Amour' dominates the César Awards, 'Argo' wins Best Foreign Film
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:32 pm · February 22nd, 2013
The César Awards aren’t quite the final stop on the circuit for “Amour” ahead of Sunday’s Oscars. There is still the Independent Spirits Awards tomorrow. But it’s probably the last opportunity for the film to have a big final hurrah of the season, and it seized it.
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Nate Silver predicts 'Argo,' Spielberg, Lawrence for Oscar glory
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:10 am · February 22nd, 2013
But he admits his method is a little problematic.
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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Picture
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:33 am · February 22nd, 2013
Is ‘Argo’ set to complete its big sweep?
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 107 — Final stabs in the dark
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · February 22nd, 2013
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne offer up their final predictions for the 85th annual Academy Awards.
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The elite Oscar club George Clooney is set to join
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:00 am · February 22nd, 2013
How many Oscar-winning actors also boast wins in other categories?
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Roundup: The show's not over 'til Seth MacFarlane sings
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:04 am · February 21st, 2013
Also: The women on the sidelines, and Jean Dujardin’s Oscar signal
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The Long Shot: When good enough is good enough
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:50 pm · February 20th, 2013
Why ‘Argo’ is right for Oscar, plus my latest predictions.
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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Sound Editing
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:20 am · February 19th, 2013
‘Argo,’ ‘Django Unchained,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ square off.
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'Argo' hits DVD/Blu-ray today ahead of other Best Picture hopefuls
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:28 am · February 19th, 2013
The only Best Picture nominee that has been widely available is “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” until today.
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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Sound Mixing
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:18 am · February 19th, 2013
‘Argo,’ ‘Les Misérables,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Skyfall’ square off.
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Roundup: The case against 'Argo'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:15 am · February 19th, 2013
Also: Why black characters still fall short in this year’s Oscar crop.
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Off the Carpet: The long, strange trip of 'Argo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:03 am · February 18th, 2013
Charting the rise, fall, rise and fall of this year’s likely Best Picture victor.
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Roundup: Connecticut continues to bother 'Lincoln'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · February 18th, 2013
Also: The global dominance of ‘Life of Pi,’ and an imaginary Oscar for ‘Argo’.
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'Argo,' 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Sugar Man,' 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' win WGA Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:45 pm · February 17th, 2013
Chalk up another for Ben Affleck’s steamroller.
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'Les Misérables,' 'Brave,' 'Homeland' sound right to Cinema Audio Society
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:15 pm · February 16th, 2013
Is it clear sailing to a Best Sound Mixing Oscar for the musical?
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'Argo,' 'Silver Linings,' 'Brave' and 'Breaking Bad' win ACE Eddie Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:55 pm · February 16th, 2013
It’s been reiterated for months now that “Argo” and “Silver Linings Playbook” are the two films that are well-liked across the board in the Academy and the industry at large. Well, tonight, both films have triumphed at the America Cinema Editors’s ACE Eddie Awards in the dramatic and comedic categories.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 106 — BAFTA and Scripter recap, WGA preview and more shorts
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 am · February 15th, 2013
On this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne recap the BAFTA USC Scripter Awards. They look ahead to the WGA Competition and break down three categories: Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short and Best Live Action Short.
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