'Zero Dark Thirty' wins Best Picture and Best Director from the Boston Society of Film Critics

Posted by · 12:06 pm · December 9th, 2012

The Boston Society of Film Critics has joined the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review in crowning “Zero Dark Thirty” the year’s best film. Kathryn Bigelow won Best Director while Daniel Day-Lewis (“Lincoln”) and Emmanuelle Riva (“Amour”) won top acting honors.

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Roundup: Phoenix on why awards season is 'bullshit'

Posted by · 1:58 am · October 18th, 2012

Also: R.I.P. Koji Wakamatsu, and Mendes talks Bond

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Roundup: Calling time on film culture

Posted by · 5:40 am · October 1st, 2012

Plus: Awards for Spain’s Oscar submission, and the Reel Geezers return.

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With 'The Impossible' and 'Perks,' Summit has a one-two awards season punch

Posted by · 7:15 am · August 21st, 2012

Bayona and Chbosky bring exciting visions to two completely different stories.

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My dream Oscar ballot: part two

Posted by · 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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More US festival awards for 'The Artist' and Olivia Colman

Posted by · 10:55 am · October 17th, 2011

Buzzy Oscar contender “The Artist” added to its trophy cabinet with wins at both the Chicago and Hamptons International Film Festivals last year, while under-the-radar Best Actress hopeful Olivia Colman took a prize for “Tyrannosaur.”

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Off the Carpet: Wide open supporting actor race could be headlined by vets

Posted by · 9:39 am · October 3rd, 2011

The Best Supporting Actor race is beginning to slowly take shape as a wide array of veteran actors, from Christopher Plummer to Nick Nolte, are leading the conversation. Nevertheless, it’s still a wide open race with a lot of room for movement.

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