After a colorful list of nominations last week (check them out here if you missed them), the Women Film Critics Circle has deemed “Philomena” the best film of 2013…about women. The film picked up two other awards as well (the only other two for which it was nominated, in fact, making it a sweeper). “Before Midnight” also scored a hat trick.
'Philomena' and 'Before Midnight' top Women Film Critics Circle awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:04 am · December 16th, 2013
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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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10 outside-the-box considerations as the Academy votes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:12 pm · December 18th, 2012
With ballots in Academy members hands as of yesterday, the great settling is off and running. Various critics groups and top 10 lists have narrowed the pile enough that voters have a pretty good idea of the landscape in each category. More than that, “frontrunners” have staked their claim on the race, leaving precious little space for dark horses to maneuver.
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'Best Exotic,' 'The Imposter' among British Independent Film Award nominees
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:25 am · November 5th, 2012
Elle Fanning, Meryl Streep and Judi Dench nab acting nods.
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Roundup: Mel Brooks to be honored by the AFI
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:40 am · October 5th, 2012
Also: ‘Lincoln’ to play NYFF, and parents oppose Seth MacFarlane
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