The Independent Spirit Award nominations were announced this morning, and they showcased some of the absolute best in cinema this year.
Film Independent spotlights the right stuff in Independent Spirit Award nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:57 am · November 29th, 2011
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'The Artist' wins Best Picture, Best Director from NYFCC
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:14 am · November 29th, 2011
The New York Film Critics Circle has completed voting on this year’s list of film superlatives, and given the profiles of films like “Moneyball” and “The Tree of Life” a boost in the process. But it was “The Artist” that walked away with the goods.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Paging 'Moneyball'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:41 am · November 29th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Sony brings the “Moneyball” train back around with an LA Q&A, “Hugo” looks to be in it for the box office long haul and Harvey Weinstein starts making the press rounds.
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Martin Scorsese embraces 3D beyond the realm of 'Hugo' and fantasy
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:26 pm · November 28th, 2011
Martin Scorsese once again paves the way for the future even as he honors the past with “Hugo” and his embrace of 3D technology.
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Remembering the madness of Ken Russell
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:40 pm · November 28th, 2011
Back in July, I had the rare privilege of seeing Ken Russell’s grandly insane 1971 film “The Devils” in all its restored glory on the big screen — little knowing the director soon would be returning to the conversation for sadder reasons.
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Focus Features has a big night at the Gothams
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:16 pm · November 28th, 2011
The Gotham Awards were held this evening in New York and… it’s a tie for Best Feature!
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'Tree of Life' easily tops Sight & Sound's Best of 2011 poll
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:45 pm · November 28th, 2011
Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life” was named the year’s best film by a comfortable majority in Sight & Sound magazine’s poll of 100 international critics. Does this bode well for upcoming critics’ awards?
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The unexpected legacy of 'V for Vendetta'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:54 pm · November 28th, 2011
The sinister Guy Fawkes mask from “V for Vendetta” — both the graphic novel and the film — has recently been re-appropriated as a symbol of protest by political and environmental demonstrators, and its creator, Alan Moore, is pleased with that.
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Off the Carpet: Critical condition
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:29 pm · November 28th, 2011
The Gotham Awards this evening and the NYFCC vote tomorrow signal the start of the precursor awards season. What needs a boost?
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Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Temple of the Dog: Cameron Crowe and his tunes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:20 am · November 28th, 2011
With “We Bought a Zoo” having sneaked over the weekend, we’re reminded of Cameron Crowe’s love affair with music in his films.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Sneaking 'Zoo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:03 am · November 28th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” screened for the public, Ralph Fiennes talks his directorial debut, “Coriolanus” and THR rounds up this year’s actress hopefuls.
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Steven Spielberg talks 'War Horse' in live-stream Q&A following nationwide sneaks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:04 pm · November 27th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” was rolled out for public screenings over the weekend, adding to the heartland strategy of pop-ups a few weeks ago. He sat down in front of a New York audience to discuss the film yesterday afternoon.
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Thanks to 'War Horse' and 'We Bought a Zoo,' it's high times for Dartmoor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:25 pm · November 27th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” and Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” are both set for release this holiday season, but with each comes ties to South England’s protected Dartmoor moorland, which could see an uptick in interest after Hollywood lifts its profile.
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Nick Nolte deserves a Best Supporting Actor resurrection for 'Warrior'
Posted by Roth Cornet · 8:51 pm · November 25th, 2011
“Warrior”’s financial failings have in all likelihood destroyed any hopes the film had of making a real showing at the Oscars. But if there is one person who may be able to rise above the limitations imposed by the stigma of failure, it is Nick Nolte.
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OSCAR TALK: Ep. 71 — Formidable 'War Horse' charges onto the scene
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:30 pm · November 25th, 2011
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne offer up their thoughts on Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse,” discuss Meryl Streep and “The Iron Lady” further (as well as Charlize Theron and “Young Adult”) and handicap the Best Animated Feature Film.
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Interview: 'Surviving the silent movie' and beating the odds with 'The Artist'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:42 pm · November 25th, 2011
“The Artist,” a silent, black-and-white, French-made ode to classic Hollywood, is one of the year’s biggest cinematic gambles, and it has paid off handsomely. Director Michel Hazanavicius and stars Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo talk about how it came together.
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A Fish Called Biopic
Posted by Roth Cornet · 11:46 am · November 25th, 2011
Aaron Sorkin and “A Fish Called Wanda” inspire us to pause, take stock, and ask: Is is time for Oscar to honor comedy?
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Steven Spielberg's 'War Horse' gallops into the Oscar season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:40 am · November 25th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” has finally started screening in earnest, so having had a look, it’s time to gauge its Oscar potential.
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