Off the Carpet: How to look at what the guilds and BAFTA Awards have told us

Posted by · 1:35 pm · February 8th, 2015

With guilds and the British Academy speaking up in this year’s Oscar race, things feel spread as thin as ever. Or do they? How to read the tea leaves left by the industry roll-out…

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Roundup: A history of Harvey's Oscar tactics

Posted by · 6:07 am · January 30th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notyable online news and views, a timeline of Harvey Weinstein’s campaign tactics is an interesting counterpoint to Bruce Broughton’s controversial disqualification yesterday. Also: Meryl Streep vs. Pauline Kael, and Cuaron talks early influences.

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Off the Carpet: How the BAFTA Awards could actually matter this year

Posted by · 1:21 pm · January 27th, 2014

After the industry events of the last few weeks, “Gravity” has to be considered the de facto frontrunner in this year’s Best Picture race. With a PGA award (albeit half of one) and a DGA honor in tow, it tends to be a done deal this time of year. But this isn’t a typical year by any stretch, and the BAFTA Awards could actually matter for a change.

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Helen Mirren to receive BAFTA Fellowship

Posted by · 8:44 am · January 27th, 2014

The four-time BAFTA winner has been selected as this year’s recipient of the British Academy’s highest honor, set to be presented at the awards ceremony on February 16.

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Roundup: BAFTA voter slams his fellow 'sheep'

Posted by · 4:43 am · January 10th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a BAFTA voter anonymously admonishes the group (himself included) for voting for frontrunners they haven’t seen. Also: Steve McQueen’s new TV project, and “American Hustle’s” J.Law problem.

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Roundup: Academy names Sci-Tech honorees

Posted by · 5:15 am · January 9th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news anbd views, the Academy has named 52 individuals as honorees in this year’s Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation. Also: BAFTA’s British problem, and listening to all 75 Oscar-contending songs.

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'Gravity' leads BAFTA nods, '12 Years a Slave' and 'American Hustle' close behind

Posted by · 10:47 pm · January 7th, 2014

The BAFTA nominations, as expected, delivered plenty of good news for “Gravity,” “12 Years a Slave” and “American Hustle,” but “Dallas Buyers Club” was passed over.

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Predicting tomorrow's BAFTA nominations

Posted by · 12:30 pm · January 7th, 2014

Guy Lodge offers his predictions for tomorrow’s BAFTA nominations. ’12 Years a Slave’ will dominate, but should we be looking out for ‘Philomena?’

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BAFTA picks Rising Star nominees, including Dane DeHaan and Lea Seydoux

Posted by · 3:04 am · January 6th, 2014

Five up-and-coming talents — some newer than others — have been nominated for this year’s Rising Star Award at ther BAFTAs, the only BAFTA category where the winner is determined by a public vote. Who made the cut?

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BAFTA to spotlight work of Dario Marianelli and George Fenton

Posted by · 7:27 pm · August 12th, 2013

The pair selected for this year’s Conversations with Screen Composers series.

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BAFTA sets nominations date, allows an extra week for phase two of voting

Posted by · 8:36 am · June 11th, 2013

Nominees will be revealed on January 8, winners on February 16.

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Olivia Colman rules BAFTA TV awards as 'Girls' and 'Game of Thrones' also take gold

Posted by · 3:52 pm · May 12th, 2013

Two wins for the ‘Tyrannosaur’ star as BAFTA atones for last year’s snub.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 106 — BAFTA and Scripter recap, WGA preview and more shorts

Posted by · 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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From Emmanuelle Riva to David O. Russell, mixed signals from BAFTA keep the race alive

Posted by · 5:54 pm · February 10th, 2013

Well, except Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress…

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Ben Affleck's 'Argo' wins three BAFTA Awards, including Best Film and Best Director

Posted by · 12:25 pm · February 10th, 2013

The BAFTA Awards went down tonight in London and it’s a big moment in the race. As Guy reminded yesterday in his predictions column, the organization has tailored its process closer to the Academy’s, eliminating branch-voted winners in favor of allowing all members to vote throughout the categories. The result could be some powerful Oscar foreshadowing.

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Predicting the BAFTA awards

Posted by · 5:44 pm · February 9th, 2013

‘Argo?’ ‘Life of Pi?’ What will win, and what should?

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Roundup: 'Lincoln' and its team of non-rivals

Posted by · 5:00 am · February 7th, 2013

Also: The season’s most tearful hopefuls, and a peek at the BAFTA guest list.

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Roundup: BAFTA honors Alan Parker with Fellowship award

Posted by · 4:19 am · January 24th, 2013

Also: A doctor speaks up for ‘Silver Linings,’ and why Ang Lee could win

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