Roundup: On this year's not-quite-comic Globe nominees

Posted by · 1:45 am · December 20th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a critic debates the pros and cons of this year’s unusually prestigious comedy races at the Globes. Meanwhile, Edgar Wright lists his favourite films of 2013.

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The Long Shot: Direct influence

Posted by · 8:00 am · October 16th, 2013

There’s much to celebrate if this race comes down to McQueen vs. Cuarón.

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From Coppola to the Coens: 40 years of Telluride tributes

Posted by · 6:23 am · August 28th, 2013

The lineup for the 40th annual Telluride Film Festival has been unveiled, and with it, the announcement of this year’s tributees: T Bone Burnett and the Coen brothers, Mohammad Rasoulof, Robert Redford and Alejandro Ramirez. Here’s a look back at the history of the honor.

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Alfonso Cuarón, Jason Reitman, the Coens and more set for 40th annual Telluride Film Festival

Posted by · 6:00 am · August 28th, 2013

The Coen brothers, T Bone Burnett and Robert Redford are among those to be feted at the 40th annual Telluride Film Festival, which will feature the world premieres of Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day” and Ralph Fiennes’ “The Invisible Woman.” Prestige titles from the 2013 festival circuit so far have been curated for the weekend as well, including Alexander Payne’s “Nebraska,” J.C. Chandor’s “All is Lost” and the Coens’ “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

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New trailer for 'Inside Llewyn Davis' further showcases Oscar Isaac's charisma

Posted by · 5:50 pm · August 22nd, 2013

But you’ve still got to wait over three months to see the Coens’ latest.

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Cannes Review: 'Inside Llewyn Davis' finds the Coens singing softly in tune

Posted by · 9:19 pm · May 18th, 2013

Oscar Isaac is a revelation in melancholy study of arrested artistry.

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Fresh images from 'Inside Llewyn Davis' put a different spin on orange and teal

Posted by · 5:50 pm · May 7th, 2013

The brothers are trying out a new cinematographer, and the results sure look pretty.

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Cannes lineup includes Payne, Soderbergh, Polanski, Coens, Refn… and James Franco

Posted by · 2:12 am · April 18th, 2013

19 films are vying for the Palme d’Or.

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