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Roundup: The Weinsteins nab another Oscar prospect in 'Kon-Tiki'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:38 am · November 8th, 2012
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Tell us what you thought of 'Margaret'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:43 pm · July 10th, 2012
The film hits DVD/Blu-ray today.
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Interview: Kenneth Lonergan on why 'Margaret' shouldn't be perfect
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:32 pm · July 10th, 2012
We talk to the writer-director about the extended DVD cut of his sophomore film.
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Lonergan's extended 'Margaret' is an even richer experience
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:54 am · July 9th, 2012
Two versions of Kenneth Lonergan’s “Margaret” finally reach a massive audience tomorrow as the film makes its way to DVD/Blu-ray. Included will be the theatrical cut of the film and an extended (not “director’s”) cut.
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'Margaret': an interactive study guide to the poem that inspired the film
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:23 pm · July 3rd, 2012
With the DVD/Blu-ray release of Kenneth Lonergan’s “Margaret” right around the corner, things are coming full circle in the home video marketing as Fox and the folks at ThinkJam have cooked up an interactive study guide to explain all of the intricacies and connections of the film’s plot to the poem.
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Kenneth Lonergan's 'Margaret' finally coming to DVD/Blu-ray
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:05 pm · May 15th, 2012
Fox Searchlight announced today that Kenneth Lonergan’s “Margaret” will be coming to home video in July, including an extended cut of the film that runs over three hours long. Victory for #teammargaret?
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Turn the page
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:28 pm · February 27th, 2012
Saying goodbye to the 2011 season.
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Willem Dafoe and Meryl Streep on the ephemeral nature of movies and ‘Margaret’
Posted by Roth Cornet · 2:49 pm · February 24th, 2012
Academy members Willem Dafoe and Meryl Streep weigh in on one of this years best and most overlooked films, “Margaret.”
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The Long Shot: Don't go to bed angry
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:35 pm · February 22nd, 2012
It seems every critic or blogger has an issue with this year’s Oscar race — so why do I feel oddly content ahead of Sunday’s proceedings?
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International Cinephile Society awards 'A Separation,' 'The Tree of Life'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:59 pm · February 22nd, 2012
The International Cinephile Society is the last critics’ group to announce their winners for 2011, and they made it count with some highly original picks.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:02 pm · February 2nd, 2012
Best Picture nominees “The Artist” and “Midnight in Paris” seem to be vying for the Best Original Screenplay Oscar, but the other other nominees make for a pleasingly diverse and international field. We examine the field, saying who deserves to win, and who probably will.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Supporting Actress
Posted by Guy Lodge · 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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'A Separation' leads International Cinephile Society nods
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:02 pm · January 23rd, 2012
The International Conephile Society is made up of over 80 international journalists and film professionals, and that diversity is reflected in the nominations — “A Separation” tops the list with 10 nominations.
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My dream Oscar ballot: part two
Posted by Guy Lodge · 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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A night at the London Critics' Circle Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:08 am · January 20th, 2012
“The Artist” was top dog at the London critics’ swanky black-tie bash last night, but there was plenty of love for “A Separation” and assorted British indies too.
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'The Artist,' 'A Separation' and Anna Paquin/Meryl Streep win big with London film critics
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:36 pm · January 19th, 2012
The London Film Critics Circle (of which I’m a member) handed out its year-end kudos this evening, and “The Artist” was the big winner, taking awards for Film of the Year, Director of the Year and Actor of the Year.
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They want you to like them
Posted by Roth Cornet · 10:12 pm · January 16th, 2012
As the awards season heats up, Anna Paquin and some of her acting brethren take a good-natured piss out of themselves.
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Off the Carpet: As the music stops, fringe hopefuls cross their fingers
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:33 am · January 16th, 2012
As of Friday, phase one of this year’s Oscar season has drawn to a close. Ballots were due by 5pm and it’s pencils down, the music has stopped, whatever metaphor you want to apply. And the period of December 27 – January 13 was crucial for films looking to grab a last-minute foothold and those hoping to maintain dominance alike.
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