'Beginners' director Mike Mills lands Bening, Gerwig and Fanning for '20th Century Women'

Posted by · 9:24 am · May 14th, 2015

Mike Mills will be teaming up with Annapurna Pictures on “20th Century Women,” and he’s rounded up a trio of talented actresses to see it through: Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig and Elle Fanning.

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Review: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig bring comedic fireworks to 'Mistress America'

Posted by · 2:27 am · January 25th, 2015

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig continue their winning ways with “Mistress America,” the followup to the critically acclaimed “Frances Ha” which premiered Saturday at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.

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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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Roundup: Gerwig, Waltz, Schamus tapped for Berlinale jury

Posted by · 9:43 am · January 14th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, James Schamus will head the Berlinale competition jury, with Greta Gerwig, Christoph Waltz and Michel Gondry among his jurors. Also: Armond White’s eviction from the NYFCC, and Cannes’ new president.

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'12 Years a Slave' leads London critics' nods, Gary Oldman receives career honor

Posted by · 2:59 am · December 17th, 2013

The London Film Critics’ Circle shares their US counterparts’ enthusiasm for “12 Years a Slave,” but almost mixed things up a bit, with the likes of “Frances Ha” and “The Great Beauty” up for the top prize. Meanwhile, Gary Oldman will receive the group’s annual Dilys Powell Award for contribution to cinema.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar Isaac, Greta Gerwig talk to HitFix about their Golden Globe nods

Posted by · 12:37 pm · December 12th, 2013

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar Isaac, Greta Gerwig reflect on their nominations for the 2014 Golden Globe Awards with HitFix.

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Globe snubs and surprises: 'Rush' returns, 'Banks' retreats, Lana del Rey is unloved

Posted by · 6:15 am · December 12th, 2013

We round up the most surprising inclusions and exclusions from this morning’s Golden Globe nominations announcement — including a surprise Best Picture nod for “Rush,” and the underperforming “Saving Mr. Banks.”

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'Spring Breakers,' 'Short Term 12' and 'Mud' lead 2014 Spirit Awards snubs and surprises

Posted by · 4:30 pm · November 26th, 2013

HitFix’s Gregory Ellwood and Guy Lodge run down the snubs and surprises after Film Independent announced the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards this morning.

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Roundup: Britannia awards celebrate Cumberbatch and Clooney, among others

Posted by · 5:20 am · November 11th, 2013

In today’s roundup on notable online news and views, BAFTA-LA’s Britannia Awards celebrate a host of talent, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and George Clooney. Meanwhile, David O. Russell revealed a bit of “American Hustle” at AFI Fest, and Greta Gerwig talks about a life watching movies.

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Roundup: Greta Gerwig waxes philosophical on awards season

Posted by · 4:10 am · October 25th, 2013

Also: What ‘Gravity’ and ’12 Years a Slave’ have in common, and J.Law vs. K.Stew.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Frances Ha'

Posted by · 10:42 am · May 17th, 2013

Noah Baumbach’s latest heads out in limited release this weekend.

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New 'Frances Ha' trailer features Greta Gerwig set to a David Bowie soundtrack

Posted by · 5:43 pm · March 6th, 2013

I kind of fell for Noah Baumbach’s “Frances Ha” at last year’s Telluride Film Festival. I’m not a Baumbach acolyte, though I did like “Greenberg,” so that also made it a pleasant surprise, I guess. This kind of thing rarely works for me, though. Or at least, it has to hit a very precise target, and when that happens, it always feels pretty special. That’s what we always look for in a darkened theater, right?

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Roundup: The Emmys go to the movies

Posted by · 9:00 am · September 24th, 2012

Plus: ‘The Hobbit’ meets the Queen, and celebrating Tom Hardy’s ‘Lawless’ knitwear.

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Woody Allen ups sticks from 'Paris' to 'Rome'

Posted by · 11:55 am · March 19th, 2012

Hoping to emulate the success of his Oscar-winning hit “Midnight in Paris,” Woody Allen’s latest has switched title from “Nero Fiddled” to “To Rome With Love.”

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Whit Stillman comes out of hiding

Posted by · 10:25 am · March 16th, 2012

Whit Stillman’s “Damsels in Distress” is a delightful comeback from a 13-year hiatus. Will audiences get the joke when the film opens next month?

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