A postcard from Malta: Celebration and solemnity at the European Film Awards

Posted by · 1:53 pm · December 2nd, 2012

Europe’s Oscars capture a rich film culture at a crossroads.

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The not-impossible dream: an Oscar nomination (or two) for 'Holy Motors'

Posted by · 7:45 pm · November 26th, 2012

Could the unpredictable music and makeup branches throw a wild card?

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Cahiers du Cinéma names 'Holy Motors' the best film of 2012

Posted by · 12:37 pm · November 21st, 2012

The venerable French magazine’s Top 10 ranges from ‘Twixt’ to ‘Tabu.’

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 96 — Thanksgiving on the way, 'Anna Karenina' and 'Silver Linings' open

Posted by · 8:00 am · November 16th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and films looking to capitalize, revisit this weekend’s openers — “Anna Karenina” and “Silver Linings Playbook” — and dig in on Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

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Roundup: Is 'Django' dressed up for a costume Oscar?

Posted by · 3:38 am · October 24th, 2012

Also: James Cameron to return to earth, and Seth MacFarlane’s Oscar chances

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Roundup: On 'Perks' and other Oscar wallflowers

Posted by · 4:37 am · October 17th, 2012

Also: Carax on Kylie’s ‘Holy Motors’ number, and Foxx talks slavery in ‘Django’

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Off the Carpet: Kicking the habit, seeing the light

Posted by · 7:51 am · October 15th, 2012

Looking for meaning in the season as the 50th annual NYFF comes to a close.

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Roundup: Awaiting the New York premiere of 'Life of Pi'

Posted by · 5:55 am · September 28th, 2012

Also: ‘Life rights’ in ‘The Hurt Locker,’ and Kylie talks ‘Holy Motors.’

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47 films longlisted for 2012 European Film Awards

Posted by · 6:49 am · September 21st, 2012

Entries range from ‘Amour’ to ‘Iron Sky’… but where’s ‘Holy Motors?’

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Michael Haneke's 'Amour' takes the Palme d'Or at Cannes

Posted by · 8:46 am · May 27th, 2012

Michael Haneke has become the seventh filmmaker to win the coveted Palme d’Or twice — and only the second to win for consecutive films.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 85 — Special Edition! — Cannes 2012 dispatch

Posted by · 5:05 pm · May 25th, 2012

In this week’s special edition podcast Kris and Anne are joined by Guy Lodge for a lengthy discussion of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

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Cannes Check: Leos Carax's 'Holy Motors'

Posted by · 2:51 pm · April 24th, 2012

We continue our series of Cannes Competition previews.

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