Detroit critics name 'Her' the year's best, hand Brie Larson two awards

Posted by · 5:42 pm · December 13th, 2013

The Detroit Film Critics Society were big fans of Spike Jonze’s “Her,” handing it Best Picture, Screenplay and Supporting Actress for Scarlett Johansson’s voice-only performance.

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'American Hustle,' 'Short Term 12' lead Detroit critics nominations

Posted by · 11:14 am · December 9th, 2013

The Detroit Film Critics Society has announced nominations for 2013, and it’s not “12 Years a Slave” or “Her” or “Gravity” dominating the list, but indie “Short Term 12” and NYFCC winner “American Hustle,” with five nods apiece.

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'Silver Linings Playbook' wins with Detroit film critics

Posted by · 7:48 am · December 14th, 2012

After leading the way with nominations recently, David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” has been crowned Best Picture by the Detroit Film Critics Society. David O. Russell won Best Director and Best Screenplay, Jennifer Lawrence won Best Actress and Robert De Niro took Best Supporting Actor.

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'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Take This Waltz' stand out in Detroit Film Critics Society nods

Posted by · 6:56 am · December 11th, 2012

The Detroit Film Critics Society has announced its list of nominees, and they refreshingly go their own way in a number of areas. “Silver Linings Playbook” led the way with seven nominations and Sarah Polley’s “Take This Waltz” was a favorite, too. Other unique picks include Bill Murray in the Best Actor line-up for “Hyde Park on Hudson” and Greta Gerwig in Best Actress for “Damsels in Distress.”

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'Take Shelter' leads Detroit critics nods

Posted by · 3:03 pm · December 11th, 2011

“Take Shelter” leads the Detroit critics’ nominees with five mentions, the odd one out in a Best Picture lineup heavy on established critical favorites.

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