ELIZABETH OLSEN

Elizabeth Olsen reflects on the course her career has taken, how she would like to shape in the coming years and on her experience on the set of the upcoming horror “Silent House.”

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My dream Oscar ballot: part two

Posted by Guy Lodge · 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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Nevada film critics tap 'Hugo,' Scorsese

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:14 pm · January 14th, 2012

The Nevada Film Critics Society has spoken and “Hugo” was the word on its collective lips. The film won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Child Actor from the group. Meanwhile, Tom Hardy received his first win of the season for his performance in “Warrior.”

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Round-up: It's your moment to shine, 'Blackthorn'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:50 am · January 11th, 2012

Also: Defending ‘War Horse’ and judging 2011’s movie posters

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'Albert Nobbs,' 'Beginners' and 'Weekend' feature in Gay & Lesbian critics nominations

Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:03 pm · January 10th, 2012

The Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has announced its list of nominees this year, and out front with two mentions apiece were “Albert Nobbs,” “Beginners” and “Weekend.”

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The Lists: Top 10 bubble contenders to consider for Oscar

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 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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'The Artist,' Malick come out on top with Vancouver film critics

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:55 am · January 10th, 2012

After leading with four nominations from the Vancouver Film Critics Circle, Michel Hazanavicius’s “The Artist” has won Best Picture and Best Screenplay from the group. Meanwhile, David Cronenberg’s “A Dangerous Method” got some love in Canadian spotlight categories.

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'Drive' wins with Central Ohio critics

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:33 am · January 6th, 2012

After “The Tree of Life” led the way with nominations from the Central Ohio Film Critics Association, it was “Drive” that took top honors, winning Best Picture and Best Director for Nicolas Winding Refn. Refn also won the Breakthrough Film Artist award.

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'The Artist' triumphs with Phoenix critics

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:22 pm · December 27th, 2011

After recently releasing a slate of nominees, the Phoenix Film Critics Society has named “The Artist” the best picture of the year, but I have to say, I was stopped dead in my tracks by this line of boast at the organization’s official site…

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Florida critics spring for 'Descendants,' Scorsese

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:11 am · December 19th, 2011

The Florida Film Critics Circle has tossed its hat into the over-stuffed precursor ring this year by picking “The Descendants” as the year’s best film. Martin Scorsese picked up the Best Director prize for “Hugo” while Michelle Williams continued a dominating streak by nabbing Best Actress.

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'Tree of Life' wins four awards from Chicago critics, including Best Picture

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:03 am · December 19th, 2011

After Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life” led with seven nominations from the Chicago Film Critics Association, it seemed obvious the film was likely to win the group’s Best Picture award. But the film ended up walking away with four big wins in total.

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2011: the year in superlatives

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:11 am · December 16th, 2011

Who am I to complain about the amount of year-end kudos announcements when I had this post coming all along? I know. I’m so hypocritical.

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

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 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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'Take Shelter' leads Detroit critics nods

Posted by Guy Lodge · 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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