Pre-Globes party weekend: Weinstein, AFI, Paramount, Film Independent and BAFTA do it up

Posted by · 6:45 pm · January 14th, 2012

Leading into tomorrow’s Golden Globes ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Hollywood has been all abuzz with events aimed at making the most of having talent in town for the big awards show weekend.

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First-Half FYC: Best Supporting Actor and Actress

Posted by · 3:32 pm · December 27th, 2011

With the Oscar race so skewed towards late-year releases, worthy contenders from films released between January and June often slip through the cracks. We highlight some standout supporting performances from 2011’s first half, including Christopher Plummer and two stars of “Bridesmaids.”

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Oscarweb Round-up: Why Carla Bruni is a SAG nominee, while Corey Stoll is not

Posted by · 3:45 am · December 15th, 2011

Also: Armond attacks the embargo and a wordsmith admires the silence of ‘The Artist’

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Corey Stoll on Ernest Hemingway's complicity in his own myth

Posted by · 10:58 am · December 12th, 2011

This weekend “Midnight in Paris” star Corey Stoll participated in a unique event at the JFK Library in Boston where he read from Ernest Hemingway’s letters, which have been collected into a 16-volume series by editor Sandra Spanier.

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Corey Stoll to read Hemingway's letters, primed for a Best Supporting Actor surge

Posted by · 1:13 pm · November 30th, 2011

“Midnight in Paris” star Corey Stoll has always been a lurking possibility for Best Supporting Actor recognition this year. But as of late, things seem to be heating up for him. After nailing down an Indie Spirit nomination Monday, it has been announced that he’ll be reading from Ernest Hemingway’s letters at a Kennedy Library event in Boston.

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Film Independent spotlights the right stuff in Independent Spirit Award nominations

Posted by · 9:57 am · November 29th, 2011

The Independent Spirit Award nominations were announced this morning, and they showcased some of the absolute best in cinema this year.

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Off the Carpet: Wide open supporting actor race could be headlined by vets

Posted by · 9:39 am · October 3rd, 2011

The Best Supporting Actor race is beginning to slowly take shape as a wide array of veteran actors, from Christopher Plummer to Nick Nolte, are leading the conversation. Nevertheless, it’s still a wide open race with a lot of room for movement.

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Oscarweb Round-up: An early FYC for Mélanie Laurent in 'Beginners'

Posted by · 5:17 am · September 27th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Sasha Stone’s personal FYC notices prompt the same from me, Bryce Dallas Howard discusses her various roles this year and Steven Zeitchik wonders if “The Lion King 3D” is initiating a change in how theatrical is utilized.

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