In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Sony Pictures Classics have re-entered the Best Foreign Language Film race — one they’ve won four years running — by picking up Hungary’s “The Notebook.” Meanwhile, why was 2013 a lean year for female filmmakers?
Roundup: Sony Classics back in the foreign Oscar race with 'The Notebook'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:05 am · January 3rd, 2014
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Women Film Critics Circle falls for 'Augustine,' 'Enough Said' and 'Winnie Mandela'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:26 am · December 9th, 2013
The Women Film Critics Circle has spoken up and, as ever, offered some interesting color in a precursor circuit that seems to be all about a few particular names. This is certainly an opinionated and thorough list of contenders. “Augustine,” “Enough Said” and “Winnie Mandela” led the way with mentions, though “Mother of George,” “Philomena” and “Hannah Arendt” were favorites as well.
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McConaughey and Johansson win in Rome, as 'Her' campaign gathers pace
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:02 am · November 18th, 2013
The actress looks to become the first-ever Oscar nominee for a voice performance.
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Roundup: Hans Zimmer on the Oscars and a life in movies
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:53 am · November 6th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, composer Hans Zimmer reflects on his storied, diverse career as he chases his second Oscar for “12 Years a Slave.” Meanwhile, Emma Thompson is the subject of a BAFTA tribute — and why are studios so reluctant to campaign two leads in a movie?
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Roundup: The illusion of diversity in the Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · October 2nd, 2013
Also: Darren Aronofsky bows down to ‘Gravity’ and dark days at Paramount.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Don Jon'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:15 am · September 27th, 2013
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut opens in limited release today.
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Roundup: John Singleton on who should (and shouldn't) direct black-themed cinema
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:21 am · September 20th, 2013
Also: And the winner is… In Contention.
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On the resurgence of Scarlett Johansson
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:20 pm · September 12th, 2013
Between ‘Don Jon’ and ‘Under the Skin,’ the star is partying like it’s 2003.
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First glimpse of Scarlett Johansson in the stunning 'Under the Skin'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:35 am · September 3rd, 2013
Jonathan Glazer’s ultra-minimalist sci-fi officially premieres in Venice tonight.
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