Oscar Guide 2011: Best Supporting Actress

Posted by · 10:00 am · January 27th, 2012

Four first-timers, Bérénice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer, join previous nominee Janet McTeer in the Best Supporting Actress Oscar race. We weigh up their chances, and decide who deserves to win.

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My dream Oscar ballot: part two

Posted by · 12:55 pm · January 22nd, 2012

Guy Lodge’s wishlist for Tuesday’s Oscar nominations continues with a look at the major categories. Films mentioned range from “Weekend” to “Drive” to “Bridesmaids.”

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Interview: Kenneth Lonergan on looking past your own horizon and the 'miracle' of Team 'Margaret'

Posted by · 9:53 am · January 12th, 2012

“Margaret” writer/director Kenneth Lonergan finally speaks at length about his long-embattled sophomore effort.

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2011: the year in superlatives

Posted by · 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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'The Artist,' Scorsese, Pitt and Williams win top honors from Boston critics

Posted by · 11:29 am · December 11th, 2011

“The Artist” has won Best Picture from the Boston Society of Film Critics. “Hugo” and “Margaret” were close runners-up, and indeed, both looked like favorites throughout the vote until the last prize was handed out.

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