Guy Lodge's top 25 films of 2013: #25-11

Posted by · 3:19 pm · December 24th, 2013

In Contention critic Guy Lodge reveals the first part of his Best Films of 2013 countdown, with picks including “Before Midnight,” “Behind the Candelabra” and “Stoker.”

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Roundup: Bond producers honored by PGA

Posted by · 3:21 am · October 31st, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, James Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson receive an honorary Producers’ Guild Award. Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto take their seats at the Hollywood Reporter’s actors’ roundtable, and ‘The Wire’ writer David Simon reflects on ’12 Years a Slave.’

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Firsts and disqualifications as a record 76 countries enter foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 11:45 am · October 7th, 2013

Chad enters, but Agnieszka Holland won’t compete for the Czech Republic.

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Chile's 'Gloria,' Australia's 'The Rocket' among recent entries in foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 7:00 am · September 10th, 2013

Where do we currently stand in this wide-open category?

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With 'Blue is the Warmest Color' out of the running, a look ahead to the foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 11:30 am · July 1st, 2013

‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ won’t be competing this year, but what will?

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Romania's 'Child's Pose' takes Golden Bear at Berlin, David Gordon Green gets Best Director

Posted by · 9:57 am · February 16th, 2013

Danis Tanovic takes Grand Jury Prize, ‘Gloria’ star Paulina Garcia is Best Actress.

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Review: Chile's glorious 'Gloria' lights up the Berlinale Competition

Posted by · 5:53 pm · February 11th, 2013

Tender, funny dramedy could be a real arthouse crowdpleaser.

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