Roundup: Why both sides are right (or wrong) in the 'Zero Dark Thirty' debate

Posted by · 4:00 am · December 31st, 2012

Also: NYT Oscar ballots, and how many votes do you need for a nomination?

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Roundup: Senators take on 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Posted by · 6:00 am · December 20th, 2012

Also: Ann Dowd’s self-funded Oscar dream, and 2012’s most overlooked gems

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The Long Shot: Categorically speaking

Posted by · 7:22 pm · December 12th, 2012

The leading-supporting divide is blurrier than ever in this year’s Oscar race

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The Long Shot: It's an award, not a precursor

Posted by · 4:27 pm · December 5th, 2012

Critics’ choices remind us their awards are more than a means to an Oscar.

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National Board of Review names Kathryn Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty' Best Picture

Posted by · 10:16 am · December 5th, 2012

“Zero Dark Thirty” was crowned the best film of 2012 by the New York-based National Board of Review of Motion Pictures. Kathryn Bigelow took the Best Director prize for her work on the film, while Jessica Chastain won Best Actress. Bradley Cooper was named Best Actor for his performance in “Silver Linings Playbook” while David O. Russell’s film also picked up Best Adapted Screenplay.

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'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'Moonrise Kingdom' lead Indie Spirit noms

Posted by · 9:42 am · November 27th, 2012

‘Beasts,’ ‘Bernie,’ and ‘Keep the Lights On’ round out the top category.

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SXSW: Wrapping up the 26th annual

Posted by · 11:06 am · March 18th, 2012

This year’s fest offered films from good to bad, but almost nothing great.

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