Cinematographers pick the best-shot films of all time

Posted by · 11:31 am · February 4th, 2015

A few years ago industry cinematographers were asked to pick the best-shot films of all time in two eras, and then followed up with a modern assessment.

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On the curious nobility of Peter O'Toole's unlucky Oscar history

Posted by · 2:27 pm · December 15th, 2013

With eight Best Actor nods, the late Peter O’Toole holds the record among actors for most Oscar nominations without winning. Looking over his nominated performances, from “Lawrence of Arabia” to “Venus,” we reflect on the dignity of that unlucky statistic.

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Cinejabber: Best Picture, critic style

Posted by · 5:50 am · August 18th, 2012

What happens when you fuse Oscar’s Best Picture list with the S&S poll?

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Peter O'Toole retires from stage and screen

Posted by · 12:05 pm · July 10th, 2012

The eight-time Oscar nominee hangs it up after a lion’s career.

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AMPAS to celebrate 50 years of 'Lawrence of Arabia' with restoration screening

Posted by · 11:33 am · June 28th, 2012

The Academy has announced that it will be presenting the US premiere of a new digital restoration of the film on Thursday, July 19 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The restoration originally bowed at the Cannes film festival in May.

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