In a recent interview, “Precious” Oscar winner Mo’Nique says director Lee Daniels told her she was “blackballed” for not playing the campaign game in the run-up to the 2010 Academy Awards.
Lee Daniels says Mo'Nique was 'blackballed' for not campaigning for an Oscar
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:42 am · February 19th, 2015
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Oprah reflects on 'The Color Purple,' America's disinterest in news and '12 Years a Slave'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:12 am · February 6th, 2014
“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” star Oprah Winfrey was feted at the 29th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival Wednesday night with the Montecito Award. She spoke at length about her minimal but accomplished work on the big screen, beginning with the moment that changed her life: Steven Spielberg’s “The Color Purple.”
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Gayle King says Oprah Winfrey doesn't feel snubbed after Oscar nominations
Posted by Dave Lewis · 12:30 pm · January 28th, 2014
One of the big names missing when the Oscar nominations were revealed earlier this month was media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who won acclaim for her supporting turn in “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” Her good pal Gayle King spoke to HitFix about the supposed snub in the video interview posted above.
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Jane Fonda steals the show from Lee Daniels at Outfest Legacy Awards
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:50 pm · November 21st, 2013
Jane Fonda unintentionally stole the show from Outfest honoree Lee Daniels at the 2013 Legacy Awards at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angels on Thursday night.
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Roundup: The screenplay Oscar conundrum
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:47 am · November 15th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Mark Harris considers the confusing categorizations in the Oscars’ screenplay races, and wonders if a third category is necessary. Also: Alfonso Cuaron regrets making “Great Expectations,” and a look at the value of a Cinemascore F.
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Will 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' be an awards season preface or just a puffy prelude?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 pm · August 8th, 2013
Showbiz 411’s Roger Friedman — who some would call a noted Harvey Weinstein shill — bloviated about “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” under the cover of “Oscar observation” a few weeks ago but apparently no one else could. The embargo is up today so let’s get into it. The question on this one is, will it be an awards player or just fade out before the season even gets here? A few thoughts…
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MPAA relents and allows Weinsteins to use 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' in title dispute (UPDATED)
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:53 pm · July 19th, 2013
Well, this whole silly, overblown, clearly-about-something-else mess has finally seen a solution…and everyone’s going to just keep calling it “The Butler” anyway.
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Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo reunite for Martin Luther King drama 'Selma'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:40 pm · July 11th, 2013
The director and actor collaborated on 2012 Sundance winner ‘Middle of Nowhere.’
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Weinstein Company forced to rename 'The Butler' (UPDATED)
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:46 pm · July 2nd, 2013
Warner Bros. has been awarded rights to the title “The Butler,” forcing The Weinstein Company to rename its upcoming film.
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Paperboy'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:20 am · October 5th, 2012
Lee Daniels’s swampy Southern thriller hits theaters today.
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NYFF adds tributes to the program for the first time
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:41 am · August 21st, 2012
This year’s New York Film Festival just keeps expanding. Yesterday it was revealed that anniversary screenings of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Lawrence of Arabia” and “The Princess Bride” would be on the docket for the 50th annual, and today, it’s been revealed that, like Telluride and AFI Fest, NYFF has added a tribute element to its proceedings.
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Review: 'The Paperboy' straddles the line between trash and treat
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:50 am · May 24th, 2012
Lee Daniels’s bonkers follow-up to ‘Precious’ aims for camp-classic status… and should probably get it.
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Cannes Check: Lee Daniels' 'The Paperboy'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:30 pm · April 26th, 2012
We continue our preview series of the films in this year’s Cannes competition.
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Cannes lineup heavy on U.S. fare as Twi-hards prepare to mob fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:39 am · April 19th, 2012
Amid the usual Cannes elite like Michael Haneke and Ken Loach, Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart are also set to hit the Croisette with new films in Competition.
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