Ralph Fiennes on bringing sweat to the costume drama in 'The Invisible Woman'

Posted by · 11:28 am · December 23rd, 2013

Ralph Fiennes may only be two films into his directing career, yet his costume drama “The Invisible Woman” — the story of the secret mistress of Charles Dickens — has his stamp of elegant restraint all over it. We talk to him about the challenges of directing himself, and finding the contemporary humanity in history.

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Could Toronto closer 'Song for Marion' be one to watch?

Posted by · 10:53 am · August 14th, 2012

Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp headline the feelgood British drama.

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Supporting Actress

Posted by · 10:00 am · January 27th, 2012

Four first-timers, Bérénice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer, join previous nominee Janet McTeer in the Best Supporting Actress Oscar race. We weigh up their chances, and decide who deserves to win.

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My dream Oscar ballot: part two

Posted by · 12:55 pm · January 22nd, 2012

Guy Lodge’s wishlist for Tuesday’s Oscar nominations continues with a look at the major categories. Films mentioned range from “Weekend” to “Drive” to “Bridesmaids.”

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The Lists: Top 10 bubble contenders to consider for Oscar

Posted by · 4:07 pm · January 10th, 2012

Ballots are in hand and the last push to this Friday’s poll deadline is tight and spirited. Now is the time when you cross your fingers for completely left-field picks from the Academy’s membership (most of which has likely already turned in its ballot by now), but mainly hope for some bubble contenders that are highly deserving to fall on the right side of the line come Tuesday, January 24.

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Jessica Chastain and Howard Shore to be honored at Palm Springs

Posted by · 6:41 pm · December 28th, 2011

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has announced its final honorees for this year’s Awards Gala. Jessica Chastain will receive the Spotlight Award for her work in “The Help,” “The Tree of Life,” “Take Shelter,” “The Debt” and “Coriolanus,” while composer Howard Shore will be feted with the Frederick Loewe Music Award for “Hugo.”

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Off the Carpet: Setting the field with the precursors so far

Posted by · 11:41 am · December 19th, 2011

In just three weeks we’ve gone from zero to a hundred on the circuit as the film awards landscape has been sculpted into a bit of a consensus in these waning moments of 2011. Let’s see what that consensus appears to be.

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Indiana critics like 'The Artist,' Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Olsen

Posted by · 8:07 am · December 12th, 2011

The Indiana Film Journalists Association has, like many before it, given its the Best Picture prize to “The Artist.” But there were a few notable singular choices throughout their list, particularly in the acting races.

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San Francisco critics honor 'Tree of Life,' 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'

Posted by · 4:40 pm · December 11th, 2011

The San Francisco Film Critics Circle has announced “The Tree of Life” as this year’s winner for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography. “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” won two prizes, for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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'The Descendants,' Terrence Malick win with LA film critics

Posted by · 1:13 pm · December 11th, 2011

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has tapped Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants” for its Best Picture prize, a bit of an anti-climactic conclusion to what had until then been a fresh and exciting vote.

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'The Artist' wins Best Pic from NY online critics, 'Bridesmaids' clearly a favorite

Posted by · 12:09 pm · December 11th, 2011

The New York Film Critics Online have gone the way of the rest and awarded “The Artist” the prize for Best Picture of 2011. Michael Shannon and Meryl Streep were also singled out.

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'Tyrannosaur' wins top prize as British Independent Film Awards spread the love

Posted by · 9:47 am · December 4th, 2011

Paddy Considine’s gritty directorial debut upset the likes of “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” and “Shame” to win top honors at the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards, and took three awards overall — though there was something for everyone at tonight’s ceremony in London.

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Mike Leigh to head 2012 Berlinale jury

Posted by · 9:03 am · December 2nd, 2011

It’s the only one of the three major European festivals he hasn’t won gold at, but the Berlin Film Festival is also the first to tap leading British director Mike Leigh as their jury president.

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Oscarweb Round-up: Sneaking 'Zoo'

Posted by · 7:03 am · November 28th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” screened for the public, Ralph Fiennes talks his directorial debut, “Coriolanus” and THR rounds up this year’s actress hopefuls.

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An evening with Vanessa Redgrave and the Academy

Posted by · 6:29 pm · November 14th, 2011

There was no shortage of stirring testaments from industry luminaries at last night’s vastly entertaining Academy salute to British acting titan Vanessa Redgrave at London’s Curzon Soho cinema last night.

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AMPAS to salute Vanessa Redgrave in London

Posted by · 1:45 pm · November 4th, 2011

AMPAS is saluting Vanessa Redgrave at a special tribute evening in London next Sunday. Is this a good omen for her chances at a second Oscar for “Coriolanus?”

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The Long Shot: Let England shake

Posted by · 11:38 am · November 2nd, 2011

In this week’s Oscar-themed column, I discuss the tricky outlook for Britain’s hard-edged Oscar hopefuls, and update my nomination predictions.

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Redgrave and the ladies of 'The Help' lead the conversation on Best Supporting Actress

Posted by · 9:51 am · October 17th, 2011

Rounding out four weeks of performance analysis this week, we turn to Best Adapted Screenplay. Contenders include Vanessa Redgrave, Octavia Spencer, the ubiquitous Jessica Chastain and Shailene Woodley, among others.

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