Alejandro González Iñárritu accepted the Sundance Institute’s Vanguard Leadership Award Tuesday night and had some pointed comments about the state of cinema as entertainment for profit.
'Birdman' director lashes out at 'corporate' cinema and 'the cruel emperor of profit'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:59 am · June 3rd, 2015
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Michael Keaton recalls the moment he knew he'd lose the Oscar on Letterman
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:36 pm · April 28th, 2015
Michael Keaton stopped by The Late Show Tuesday night to send off his buddy David Letterman, and during the segment, recalled the moment he knew he was done for at the Oscars.
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Don't worry, Naomi Watts is a much better dancer in real life than in 'While We're Young'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:31 am · March 27th, 2015
Naomi Watts caps off an incredible eight months with the release of Noah Baumbach’s “While We’re Young.”
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The post-production secrets of 'Birdman' can finally be revealed
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:41 pm · February 23rd, 2015
With the Academy Awards a memory and the “Birdman” team walking away with a boatload of Oscars, nondisclosure agreements keeping a lid on the secrets of the film’s elaborate post-production digital “stitching” process have allowed a revelation to out.
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Off the Carpet: Unexpected virtue at the 87th Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:51 pm · February 23rd, 2015
The 87th Oscars was a memorable event despite itself, drawing a number of fascinating narratives to a close and teaching a couple of lessons we may or may not take to heart in subsequent seasons.
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Tech Support: 'Grand Budapest' and 'Whiplash' lead Oscar's craft categories
Posted by gerardkennedy · 12:10 pm · February 23rd, 2015
HitFix boils down the crafts categories of the 87th Oscars, where “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Whiplash” found the most love.
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'Birdman' puts Fox Searchlight and New Regency at the top of the Oscar mountain
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:49 am · February 23rd, 2015
Ready for your Oscar season hangover? Some major takeaways from all the players in the awards season game.
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We can put that film editing statistic away now, OK?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:18 am · February 23rd, 2015
The 2015 Academy Awards saw a significant stat finally crumble: “Birdman” became the first film in 34 years to win Best Picture without a corresponding film editing nomination.
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'Birdman' Oscar win again proves Telluride an Oscar season good luck charm
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:08 pm · February 22nd, 2015
If there was any lingering doubt about the Telluride Film Festival’s place in the annual film awards season, this year’s Oscars outcome ought to finally settle them.
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'Birdman' cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki joins exclusive club with Oscar win
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:29 pm · February 22nd, 2015
By winning the Best Cinematography Oscar for a second year in a row, “Birdman” director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki has joined a truly elite club whose ranks haven’t been breached in nearly two decades.
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87th Academy Awards Winners and Nominees – Complete List
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:59 pm · February 22nd, 2015
A complete list of all the winners and nominees for the 87th Academy Awards which were announced during the 2015 Oscars Telecast on Sunday, February 22 on ABC.
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Spirit Awards and pre-Oscar gatherings highlight a busy Saturday for Hollywood
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:00 am · February 22nd, 2015
Between the Spirit Awards, post-show gatherings and pre-Oscar celebrations, it was a busy Saturday in Hollywood.
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Best Picture: 'Birdman' or 'Boyhood?' 'Boyhood' or 'Birdman?' Or…something else?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:12 pm · February 19th, 2015
This year’s Best Picture Oscar race is truly a stunner, and the envelope hasn’t even been opened yet. Let’s review how we got to this place, shall we? And let’s do it in present tense, to really relive the magic.
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Best Director: Richard Linklater vs. Alejandro G. Iñárritu for Oscar is just too close to call
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:07 pm · February 19th, 2015
“Birdman’s” Alejandro G. Iñárritu and “Boyhood’s” Richard Linklater face off in a much closer race than it might seem or Best Director.
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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
Eddie Redmayne, Michael Keaton or Bradley Cooper could win the Best Actor Oscar, but is the race as close as it seems?
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'Grand Budapest' and 'Into the Woods' win costume design awards, will settle it at the Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:30 pm · February 17th, 2015
The Costume Designers Guild Awards put a cap on the precursor season Tuesday night with top film honors going to “Birdman,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Into the Woods.”
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Best Supporting Actress: Is Emma Stone upset talk just silly at this point?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:17 pm · February 17th, 2015
“Boyhood’s” Patricia Arquette hasn’t lost yet, which means she’s primed for an upset right? Not so fast.
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Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons is one of Oscar night's true locks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:15 am · February 17th, 2015
HitFix analyzes the Best Supporting Actor category, which feels like one of the handful of Oscar categories that is all locked up. And doesn’t it seem like it’s felt that way for a long time this year?
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