Eddie Redmayne, Michael Keaton or Bradley Cooper could win the Best Actor Oscar, but is the race as close as it seems?
Best Actor: It's Michael Keaton, Eddie Redmayne or Bradley Cooper down to the wire
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:58 am · February 18th, 2015
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Eddie Redmayne is getting some friendly love as the Best Actor race continues
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:03 pm · February 2nd, 2015
“The Theory of Everything’s” Eddie Redmayne has gotten his share of love from his peers during this year’s awards season.
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Exclusive: Matthew McConaughey breaks down key 'Dallas Buyers' scene
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:14 pm · February 6th, 2014
Matthew McConaughey talks about the balance between sincerity and being overly sentimental in “Dallas Buyers Club.”
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Robert Redford to receive American Riviera Award at Santa Barbara fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 am · December 17th, 2013
Robert Redford’s up-and-down awards campaign thus far has received another boost from the Santa Barbara Film Festival. The “All is Lost” star will receive their American Riviera Award on February 7.
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Roundup: The fashion-forward futurism of 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:22 am · December 5th, 2013
In today’s roundup of online news and views, the subtly futuristic costume design of “Her” makes an impact in the fashion world. Also: why “12 Years a Slave” is still in the driver’s seat.
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Best Actor 2014: Oscar contenders include Christian Bale, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Matthew McConaughey
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:17 pm · October 1st, 2013
HitFix profiles a hugely competitive Best Actor category. Names include Christian Bale, Joaquin Phoenix, Matthew McConaughey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba and Forest Whitaker.
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Roundup: Seeing red over 'Blue'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:41 am · September 25th, 2013
Also: That wide-open Best Actor race, and the trouble with IMAX.
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Matthew McConaughey bursts into crowded Best Actor field with career-best 'Dallas Buyers Club' portrayal
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:42 am · September 10th, 2013
Matthew McConaughey gives his best performance to date in “Dallas Buyers Club,” but he enters a Best Actor conversation that is already in full swing and stuffed with strong contenders. Where’s the wiggle room?
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Toronto: Best Actor contenders McConaughey and Elba debut back-to-back
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:12 pm · September 7th, 2013
Potential best actor nominees Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba entered awards season with the world premieres of their respective films, “Dallas Buyers Club” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival Saturday night.
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Is Mads Mikkelsen in 'The Hunt' an Oscar outsider to consider?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 pm · July 15th, 2013
He’s got the reviews and now the celebrity, but will the Danish film get noticed?
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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Actor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:29 am · February 21st, 2013
Bradley Cooper, Daniel Day-Lewis, Hugh Jackman, Joaquin Phoenix and Denzel Washington square off.
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Christoph Waltz elevated to the Best Actor race for 'Django Unchained'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:30 am · November 8th, 2012
He’ll compete with co-star Jamie Foxx for a spot in a crowded race.
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Roundup: Are the Academy's new doc rules really democratic?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:12 am · October 4th, 2012
Also: A kinky year at the movies, and Ramsay to send ‘Moby Dick’ into space.
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Best Actor 2013: Potential nominees from Ben Affleck to Denzel Washington
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:20 am · October 3rd, 2012
Surveying the year’s leading men as the season commences.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 89 — 'Life of Pi' opens NYFF but is it a player?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:00 pm · September 28th, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the NYFF opener “Life of Pi,” have some choice words in dispute on “Silver Linings Playbook” and take a deeper look at the Best Actor field.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Actor
Posted by gerardkennedy · 8:28 am · February 24th, 2012
On Sunday, five of our leading men will don their tuxes and walk down the red carpet at the top of their profession. Earlier this awards season, it seemed as though this would be a battle between two A-list movie stars. Since then, however, a silent Frenchman has proven himself very adept at charming everyone in sight, and will be difficult to beat.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Oprah's honor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:08 am · November 9th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Oprah Winfrey stands up for herself re: receiving the Academy’s humanitarian prize, Vanity Fair puffs up “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” with new pics from the set and Searchlight debuts a site for Steve McQueen’s “Shame.”
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Clint Eastwood's labored 'J. Edgar' opens AFI Fest — is this Leo's year?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:21 pm · November 3rd, 2011
Clint Eastwood kicked off AFI Fest tonight with the world premiere of “J. Edgar.” The film has considerable issues, but it might nevertheless be Leonardo DiCaprio’s trip to his first Oscar.
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