Kate Winslet talks new challenges and portraying a fragile character in Jason Reitman's 'Labor Day'

Posted by · 8:25 am · December 12th, 2013

“Labor Day” star Kate Winslet landed a Golden Globe nomination this morning for her work in Jason Reitman’s latest. She talks to HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley about tackling a fragile persona in the upcoming holiday release.

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Globe snubs and surprises: 'Rush' returns, 'Banks' retreats, Lana del Rey is unloved

Posted by · 6:15 am · December 12th, 2013

We round up the most surprising inclusions and exclusions from this morning’s Golden Globe nominations announcement — including a surprise Best Picture nod for “Rush,” and the underperforming “Saving Mr. Banks.”

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A very different Jason Reitman on display in the trailer for 'Labor Day'

Posted by · 11:07 am · October 31st, 2013

Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day” hits this Christmas and is a very different film for the director. The first trailer has hit, revealing the work of Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet. Will they find room to navigate this season?

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'Labor Day's' humble Kate Winslet thinks she's always going to be dreadful

Posted by · 1:40 am · September 26th, 2013

Kate Winslet talks about what appealed to her about the new Jason Reitman drama “Labor Day” and humbly admits she always has a big case of nerves before beginning any new production.

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Review: Jason Reitman's 'Labor Day' is a suspenseful ride if you believe

Posted by · 5:33 pm · August 29th, 2013

Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day” features another fantastic performance by Kate Winslet and is a suspenseful ride if you can suspend your disbelief.

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Telluride: 'Labor Day' with Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin marks a fresh and mature departure for Jason Reitman

Posted by · 12:30 pm · August 29th, 2013

My immediate takeaway from Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day,” which kicks off the Telluride Film Festival this afternoon at the annual patrons screening, was that it was an unexpected mature step for the filmmaker who has offered up such self-aware films as “Thank You For Smoking,” “Juno,” “Up in the Air” and “Young Adult.” There isn’t a whiff of that tone here whatsoever. The edge that has defined Reitman’s work has been set aside while a more refined, lived-in aesthetic has taken hold.

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Roundup: What are your favorite Thanksgiving movies?

Posted by · 6:00 am · November 22nd, 2012

Also: The year in film music, and Winslet’s royal appointment

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‘Girls’ just want to change the needle on a tired media record

Posted by · 4:37 pm · April 17th, 2012

I am increasingly disheartened and disturbed by what appears to be an unstoppable uptick in open misogyny. I’ve touched on this previously in a piece on Women and Oscar, but the subtle and not so subtle flames of gender bias are currently increasing rather than abating.

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'The Artist' isn't top dog in César Award noms

Posted by · 6:25 am · January 27th, 2012

It may be the first French frontrunner in the history of the Academy Awards, but on home turf, “The Artist” had to settle for third place in the César Award nominations. Another Cannes prizewinner, law-enforcement drama “Polisse,” leads with 13 nods.

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Sony Classics aims for lead with Knightley in 'Method,' supporting for 'Carnage' cast

Posted by · 4:53 pm · October 29th, 2011

Sony Pictures Classics has been holding off on a definitive category choice for both the actors of “Carnage” and Keira Knightley in “A Dangerous Method.” Now it seems they’ve finally settled on a course of action.

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As James Cameron previews 'Titanic' in 3D, we look back on its Oscar glory

Posted by · 12:16 pm · October 28th, 2011

James Cameron is drumming up some interest in his 3D post-conversion of “Titanic” by showing a short reel featuring the hard work he’s put into it. The film will be re-released next year, but for now, we look back at its record-tying Oscar haul and wonder: Did it deserve all of those awards?

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Polanski's aptly titled 'Carnage' makes for dicey translation to the screen

Posted by · 3:36 pm · September 30th, 2011

Roman Polanski’s adaptation of the play that has made it from Paris to London to New York to Los Angeles comes up considerably short.

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