'American Hustle' and 'August: Osage County' stars rule the Palm Springs Gala red carpet

Posted by · 8:23 pm · January 4th, 2014

A slew of former Oscar winners and potential 2014 nominees including Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and more walked the red carpet at the 2014 Palm Springs Film Festival Gala.

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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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As Palm Springs honors Julia Roberts, why she's the MVP in 'August: Osage County'

Posted by · 11:30 am · November 22nd, 2013

The Palm Springs Film Festival is honouring “August: Osage County” star Julia Roberts with their Spotlight Award, traditionally presented to supporting standouts — but here’s why she’s not just a co-lead in the film, but its standout player.

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George Clooney fills in for Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep at AFI gala

Posted by · 1:25 pm · November 9th, 2013

George Clooney fills in for Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep at the AFI gala for “August: Osage County” as we stop to reconsider the film’s Oscar prospects.

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Off the Carpet: Shapeshift

Posted by · 10:35 am · September 30th, 2013

What a difference a week makes…

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Will Meryl Streep be campaigned for Best Supporting Actress in 'August: Osage County?'

Posted by · 2:25 pm · August 12th, 2013

A performance that won a leading Tony Award is reportedly sniffing out secondary turf.

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