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Affleck and Fincher to take on Oscar season with 'Strangers on a Train' remake

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:16 am · January 13th, 2015

If you were wondering what Ben Affleck, David Fincher and Gillian Flynn had planned for a “Gone Girl” follow-up, we’ve got your answer.

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Jeremy Renner, 'Skyfall,' David Fincher: Hollywood's 2014 Grammys presence

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:59 pm · January 26th, 2014

Adele, Pharrell Williams and David Fincher were among the list of current and former Oscar nominees to win Grammys Sunday night.

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Emmys: David Fincher and Michael Douglas headline movie vet winners

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:40 pm · September 22nd, 2013

It was a big night for prestige film personalities in front of and behind the camera at the Emmys tonight. Names include David Fincher, Steven Soderbergh, Jeff Daniels and Michael Douglas

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'Fight Club' sequel in the works

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:40 am · July 22nd, 2013

“Fight Club” author Chuck Palahniuk is working on a graphic novel sequel to the book that spawned David Fincher’s 1999 consumerism-lynching film.

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David Fincher racks up VMA and Emmy nods on consecutive days

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:05 pm · July 18th, 2013

The two-time Oscar nominee is proving his multi-media skills this year.

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My favorite Emmy nominees: Anna Chlumsky, David Fincher, Jonathan Banks

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:52 am · July 18th, 2013

Amid the usual, spotlights on ‘Veep,’ ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ made my day.

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Ben Affleck to star in David Fincher's 'Gone Girl'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:15 am · July 11th, 2013

Warner Bros. acquiesces to the actor’s desire to delay his next directing gig.

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Must-see reunions: Directors and actors who need to work together again

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:44 pm · March 5th, 2013

What filmmaker/actor collaborations have worked so well in the past that we’d like to see them team up again? Sometimes sparks really fly on such a combination and it can leave you yearning for more. While anything from conflicting schedules to outright estrangement can sometimes get in the way, it doesn’t mean filmgoers aren’t eager to see lightning strike again.

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Roundup: Kushner goes to bat for the competition

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:40 am · February 15th, 2013

Also: Ephron to receive WGA tribute, and why Hollywood needs to be stricter.

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Jake Gyllenhaal recalls lessons learned from Ang Lee, Sam Mendes, David O. Russell and more

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:50 am · November 30th, 2012

One of the striking things you note immediately about Jake Gyllenhaal’s brief portfolio of work is the caliber of filmmakers he’s worked with. As a supplement to our feature interview with the star of the off-Broadway production “If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet” and the screen’s “End of Watch,” we asked Gyllenhaal if he could recall what he’s taken from the experience of working with a handful of these esteemed craftsmen.

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Tech Support: 'American Gangster,' 'Milk' and 'Zodiac' lenser Harris Savides dies at 55

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:12 am · October 11th, 2012

Lenser collaborated frequently with Gus Van Sant, David Fincher and Noah Baumbach.

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'Side by Side' reflects a watershed moment in the history of film

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:18 am · August 18th, 2012

I’m not really sure what’s left to be said in the great film vs. digital debate, but if nothing else, Christopher Kenneally’s “Side by Side” brings things to a head nicely as it represents the layman’s way into the discussion. These things always reach broader consideration last and no film, to date, has been as thorough and definitive as this.

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Director

Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:45 am · February 22nd, 2012

As was the case last year, this year’s Best Director race pits one foreign first-time nominee against a quartet of more established American auteurs — will the outsider emerge victorious again? We examine who will win, and who should.

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Sex scares: ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ will not be released in India

Posted by Roth Cornet · 5:54 pm · February 1st, 2012

Sony Pictures has canceled the scheduled February 10 release of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” after India’s Central Board of Film Certification insisted that five scenes be pulled from director David Fincher’s cut.

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The Lists: Top 10 things we learned about the Academy today

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:13 am · January 24th, 2012

It’s been a busy morning. The nominees are out. About a thousand different variations of “it’s humbling and exciting” are coming through from the various contenders. And all eyes are fixing on February 26. But as we transition into phase two of the 2011-2012 film awards season, it’s worth it to pause and consider what we might have learned today.

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Still in the dark: final Oscar nominee predictions

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:04 pm · January 22nd, 2012

Guy Lodge reveals his final predictions for Tuesday’s Oscar nominations, and addresses some of his key uncertainties across the categories.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 77 — Critics' Choice Awards, DGA nominees, documentary rule changes

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:56 am · January 13th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the 17th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, the week’s DGA nominations and rule changes affecting the Academy’s documentary branch.

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