The Academy has announced via press release the 39 eligible songs eligible for this year’s Best Original Song Oscar. As I look over the list, I only noticed two songs on our on-going list of 24 at the Contenders section that didn’t make the cut.
39 tunes announced as eligible for Best Original Song Oscar
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:14 pm · December 19th, 2011
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Off the Carpet: Setting the field with the precursors so far
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:41 am · December 19th, 2011
In just three weeks we’ve gone from zero to a hundred on the circuit as the film awards landscape has been sculpted into a bit of a consensus in these waning moments of 2011. Let’s see what that consensus appears to be.
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The new 'Dark Knight Rises' trailer is the best of the franchise
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:33 am · December 19th, 2011
If you made it out to “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” at IMAX venues this weekend, you likely saw the opening prologue for “The Dark Knight Rises.” The new trailer for the film was also attached to prints of Brad Bird’s actioner, as well as prints of WB’s own “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.” Now it’s head the web (officially).
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Florida critics spring for 'Descendants,' Scorsese
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:11 am · December 19th, 2011
The Florida Film Critics Circle has tossed its hat into the over-stuffed precursor ring this year by picking “The Descendants” as the year’s best film. Martin Scorsese picked up the Best Director prize for “Hugo” while Michelle Williams continued a dominating streak by nabbing Best Actress.
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'The Artist' wins five from St. Louis critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:04 am · December 19th, 2011
After submitting nominees last week, the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association has picked “The Artist” as this year’s Best Picture winner. Michel Hazanavicius won Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for the film, while Rooney Mara was singled out for her performance in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”
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Southeastern film critics go for 'Descendants,' Scorsese, Clooney, Streep
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:47 am · December 19th, 2011
The Southeastern Film Critics Association has crowned “The Descendants” the year’s best film, but with no awards for “The Artist,” one wonders if the high on that film is subsiding.
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'Tree of Life' wins four awards from Chicago critics, including Best Picture
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:03 am · December 19th, 2011
After Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life” led with seven nominations from the Chicago Film Critics Association, it seemed obvious the film was likely to win the group’s Best Picture award. But the film ended up walking away with four big wins in total.
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'Descendants,' 'Drive' win big at Satellite Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:52 am · December 19th, 2011
After nominating any and everything under the sun, the International Press Academy (Satellite Awards) has tapped “The Descendants” as this year’s Best Picture of the year. The group, however, gave “Drive” a field-leading four wins, and overall, it’s a unique set of superlatives.
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Round-up: 2011's composers score the body electric
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:00 am · December 19th, 2011
Also: Jolie talks politics on ‘Blood and Honey’ and the year in dogs
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'Smurfs' animated feature DQ raises questions about vague regulations
Posted by Roth Cornet · 6:15 pm · December 17th, 2011
“The Smurfs” was unlikely to become one of the five animated films nominated for an Academy Award this year. However, the film’s disqualification does point to an interesting question: What does qualify as an animated film in today’s cinematic landscape?
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Tell us what you thought of 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:15 am · December 17th, 2011
The film hits theaters this weekend.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Young Adult'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:41 pm · December 16th, 2011
Jason Reitman’s latest goes into wide release today, and while we’re fans, not everyone will agree. If you’ve seen it, share your thoughts with us.
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Gary Oldman: Unsung hero or international star?
Posted by Roth Cornet · 1:21 pm · December 16th, 2011
In a bit of comforting news for both Gary Oldman and his frustrated supporters, the Palm Springs International Film Festival will present the actor with the International Star Award.
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Novel giveaway contest winner!
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:39 am · December 16th, 2011
Cody S, come on down…
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2011: the year in superlatives
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:11 am · December 16th, 2011
Who am I to complain about the amount of year-end kudos announcements when I had this post coming all along? I know. I’m so hypocritical.
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Santa Barbara fest selects Christopher Plummer for Modern Master Award
Posted by Roth Cornet · 9:47 am · December 16th, 2011
Christopher Plummer just received Best Supporting Actor nods from both the Golden Globes and SAG and has now added a third feather to his pre-Oscar cap. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Plumber will receive the Modern Master Award at this years festival.
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'Tree of Life' leads Chicago film critics nods
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:56 am · December 16th, 2011
The Chicago Film Critics Association has announced its list of nominees this year, and it’s full of the usual. But most interesting is that “The Tree of Life” star Hunter McCracken has finally received some attention.
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Dallas-Fort Worth critics REALLY like 'The Descendants'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:28 am · December 16th, 2011
The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association has picked its jumped into the fray with a list of winners and it’s rather clear they kind of had a thing for Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants.” The film won awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay. Check out the full list below.
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