Guy Lodge's top 10 films of 2013

Posted by · 6:12 am · December 25th, 2013

In Contention critic Guy Lodge reveals the second and final part of his Best of 2013 countdown, with films including “Blue is the Warmest Color” and “Frances Ha.”

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Calin Peter Netzer on maternal inspiration in foreign Oscar hopeful 'Child's Pose'

Posted by · 9:00 am · December 13th, 2013

Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, and Romania’s submission for the foreign-language Oscar, searing family drama “Child’s Pose” is among the year’s finest films in any language. Director Calin Peter Netzer tells us how the film was inspired by his own relationship with his mother.

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'Only God Forgives,' 'The Impossible' among 46 films in running for European Film Awards

Posted by · 4:50 pm · September 10th, 2013

Once more, ‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ must wait until next year.

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Chile's 'Gloria,' Australia's 'The Rocket' among recent entries in foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 7:00 am · September 10th, 2013

Where do we currently stand in this wide-open category?

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25 most anticipated fall festival movies of 2013

Posted by · 6:40 pm · August 27th, 2013

HitFix’s editorial team breaks down the 25 most anticipated films screening at the Venice, Telluride, Toronto and New York Film Festivals this fall including “Gravity,” “Labor Day,” “12 Years A Slave,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and more.

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Hungary joins foreign Oscar race with award-winning WWII drama 'The Notebook'

Posted by · 4:50 am · August 7th, 2013

Nope, it’s not a remake of the Ryan Gosling weeper.

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The foreign Oscar race officially kicks off, as Romania enters 'Child's Pose'

Posted by · 4:22 pm · July 30th, 2013

Calin Peter Netzer’s Berlinale Golden Bear winner was a unanimous selection.

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Karlovy Vary Film Festival: 'Child's Pose,' 'Concussion,' 'Miele'

Posted by · 4:30 pm · July 9th, 2013

Catching up with highlights from Berlin, Sundance and Cannes.

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With 'Blue is the Warmest Color' out of the running, a look ahead to the foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 11:30 am · July 1st, 2013

‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ won’t be competing this year, but what will?

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Romania's 'Child's Pose' takes Golden Bear at Berlin, David Gordon Green gets Best Director

Posted by · 9:57 am · February 16th, 2013

Danis Tanovic takes Grand Jury Prize, ‘Gloria’ star Paulina Garcia is Best Actress.

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