ENDER’S GAME

'American Hustle' and '12 Years a Slave' lead Critics' Choice Movie Awards nominations

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:47 am · December 16th, 2013

“American Hustle” and “12 Years a Slave” led the way with this year’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nominations with 13 apiece. David O. Russell’s Abscam comedy had the added benefit of padding in the comedy categories, however, a luxury “12 Years a Slave” couldn’t boast.

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Roundup: Truth and fiction in 'Dallas Buyers Club'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · November 4th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, “Dallas Buyers Club” is the latest Oscar hopeful to get the fact-checking treatment. Meanwhile, Werner Herzog thinks highly of James Franco in “Spring Breakers,” and Netflix acquires potentially gets into the Oscar game with “The Square.”

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Tell us what you thought of 'Ender's Game'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:52 pm · November 1st, 2013

The controversial sci-fi adaptation, starring Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford, hits U.S. theaters today. Our critic was impressed, but do you think it’s up to scratch?

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Roundup: Woody Allen's valentine to casting directors

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:06 am · November 1st, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable news and views from the web, Woody Allen pens on open letter to celebrate the work of under-recognized casting directors. Elsewhere, David O. Russell will receive a career tribute at AFI Fest, while a critic wonders if his peers aren’t hard enough on documentaries.

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