“12 Years A Slave,” “American Hustle,” “Inside Llewyn Davis,” “Breaking Bad,” “House of Cards” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” lead the 2014 Golden Globe nominations announced this morning by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in Beverly Hills, CA.
2014 Golden Globe Awards nominees – complete list
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:25 am · December 12th, 2013
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The best ensembles of 2013
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:36 pm · December 11th, 2013
With the Screen Actors Guild having spoken on the year’s ensemble work, we’re reminded that 2013 was an exemplary year for great cast performances. HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley offers up his 11 best.
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Roundup: The rights and wrongs of campaigning cats
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:37 am · December 11th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, one pundit isn’t amused by others critics’ talk of awards for the cat of “Inside Llewyn Davis.” On a more serious note, an appreciation of the late Eleanor Parker.
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'12 Years a Slave' leads yet another critics group's nominations, in San Diego
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:23 pm · December 10th, 2013
“12 Years a Slave” keeps on racking up the regional critics notices, today landing nine nominations with the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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'12 Years a Slave' dominates Phoenix Film Critics Society nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:57 am · December 10th, 2013
Another day, another regional critics group that dives full force into the “12 Years a Slave” tank. The film dominated the Phoenix Film Critics Society nominations today with 13 mentions. “Saving Mr. Banks” was a distant second nailing down nine, while “Gravity” picked up eight.
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AFI Awards selections include 'Fruitvale Station,' 'Saving Mr. Banks' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:26 am · December 9th, 2013
The American Film Institute has announced AFI Awards official selections for outstanding motion pictures and television programs this year. And on the film side — which, remember, is limited to American productions — the year is well-represented with top tier studio and indie productions highlighted.
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Off the Carpet: The critics leave it wide open
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:21 am · December 9th, 2013
The chatter that has arisen in the wake of this initial precursor wave could have been predicted: it’s anyone’s game. New York, Los Angeles, Boston and other regional critics have had their say and there’s plenty of love being spread around so far.
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'12 Years a Slave' leads 2013 Online Film Critics Society nominees
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:29 am · December 9th, 2013
The Online Film Critics Society has announced 2013 nominees and once again, “12 Years a Slave” is a dominating force on the regional circuit. The film picked up a field-leading eight nominations. The Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis” and Spike Jonze’s “Her” were a few steps behind with six apiece. The line-up includes passion for Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises” and Johnnie To’s “Drug War.”
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Santa Barbara fest taps seven break-out 2013 'Virtuosos'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:34 pm · December 8th, 2013
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has as of late extended its role call of “Virtuosos” Award winners, an annual tip of the hat to a given year’s stand-out performers not honored elsewhere in its tribute program. And this year’s line-up is as exemplary as ever.
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New York Film Critics Online award '12 Years a Slave,' Cuarón, Ejiofor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:33 pm · December 8th, 2013
The New York Film Critics Online also jumped into the fun on a very busy day for the precursor circuit by handing “12 Years a Slave” its Best Picture award. “Gravity” helmer Alfonso Cuarón took Best Director while acting honors went to Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cate Blanchett, Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o: the consensus quartet at this stage, I think it’s safe to say. Check out the full list of winners below.
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'12 Years a Slave' leads with Houston film critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:52 pm · December 8th, 2013
The Houston Film Critics Society has announced its list of nominees for 2013, and “12 Years a Slave” leads the way with eight nominations. The slate is full of the usual, though there were unique notices for “The Hunt” (Best Actor) and “Man of Steel” (Best Original Score).
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'Gravity' ties with 'Her' as LA critics' Best Picture winner
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:14 pm · December 8th, 2013
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association were in an indecisive mood today, as three categories ended in ties — most notably Best Picture, which was shared by two very different technological visions: “Gravity” and “Her.”
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Boston online critics hand '12 Years a Slave' seven awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:02 pm · December 7th, 2013
It’s safe to say members of the Boston Online Film Critics Association were big fans of Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave.” The group handed the film seven awards Friday including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Best Supporting Actress (Luipta Nyong’o). Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”) and Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”) rounded out the acting honors, while “Before Midnight” took Best Screenplay. Check out the full list below.
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'12 Years a Slave' and 'Her' lead the way with Washington D.C. critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:42 pm · December 7th, 2013
Spike Jonze’s “Her,” Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” and especially Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” turned up great showings in the nominations stage for the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association this year. All three films were nominated for Best Film along with David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” and the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis.”
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Tech Support: Can 'Catching Fire' crack the costume design Oscar race?
Posted by gerardkennedy · 3:38 pm · December 5th, 2013
HitFix’s Gerard Kennedy surveys the field of Best Costume Design Oscar contenders, from period stand-out “12 Years a Slave” to the contemporary designs of “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
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Golden Globes 2014 Contenders: Who is a lock for a nod and who's not?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:57 pm · December 4th, 2013
Watch out, everyone’s favorite Foreign Press Association is back and they have opinions! What are the minds behind the 2014 Golden Globes thinking about this year’s nominations? They love “American Hustle,” “Philomena,” “Inside Llewyn Davis” and…?
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'Her' named best film of 2013 by National Board of Review
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:38 am · December 4th, 2013
Make it a second film in as many days that I had pretty much figured out of the Academy’s likely grasp that has been given a big boost on the precursor circuit. After the New York Film Critics Circle named David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” the year’s best film yesterday, the New York-based National Board of Review has chimed in today by naming Spiike Jonze’s “Her” the top film of 2013. The group also gave Jonze the Best Director prize.
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'American Hustle' wins big with New York Film Critics Circle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:51 am · December 3rd, 2013
David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” was crowned the best film of 2013 today by the New York Film Critics Circle, capping off a nearly five-hour vote and marking the first critics awards announcement of the year. The film also received wins for Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Lawrence) and Best Screenplay.
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