Off the Carpet: Unexpected virtue at the 87th Oscars

Posted by · 12:51 pm · February 23rd, 2015

The 87th Oscars was a memorable event despite itself, drawing a number of fascinating narratives to a close and teaching a couple of lessons we may or may not take to heart in subsequent seasons.

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'Birdman' puts Fox Searchlight and New Regency at the top of the Oscar mountain

Posted by · 10:49 am · February 23rd, 2015

Ready for your Oscar season hangover? Some major takeaways from all the players in the awards season game.

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Fox Searchlight gets into the Dakota Johnson business with 'A Bigger Splash'

Posted by · 11:02 am · February 19th, 2015

Fox Searchlight’s amazing run continues as it picks up U.S. rights to Luca Guadagnino’s follow up to “I Am Love,” “A Bigger Splash.” The new thriller stars Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Dakota Johnson and Matthias Schoenaerts.

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Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig's 'Mistress America' finds a home with Searchlight

Posted by · 4:13 pm · January 9th, 2015

Fox Searchlight has acquired Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig’s “Mistress America” before its Sundance premiere later this month.

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Fox Searchlight celebrates the holidays with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and '12 Years a Slave' stars

Posted by · 12:00 am · November 16th, 2013

Fox Searchlight celebrated the holiday season with stars from “12 Years A Slave” and “Enough Said” including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong’o, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more.

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Lonergan's 'Margaret' is so authentic it hurts

Posted by · 7:54 pm · January 5th, 2012

We look at the stark realities that Kenneth Lonergan’s long awaited “Margaret” presents and recommend that you go see Anna Paquin in her most gripping role since “The Piano” at a rare screening opportunity.

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