Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions are teaming up to release Gus Van Sant’s “The Sea of Trees,” screening this weekend at the Cannes Film Festival.
Lionsgate/Roadside pick up Gus Van Sant's 'Sea of Trees' with Matthew McConaughey
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:58 am · May 13th, 2015
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First Look: Matthew McConaughey in Civil War drama 'The Free State of Jones'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:37 pm · March 9th, 2015
A first look at Matthew McConaughey in Gary Ross’ Civil War drama “The Free State of Jones.”
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McConaughey, Blanchett, Leto and Nyong'o set to present at the Oscars
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:56 am · February 4th, 2015
The Academy has announced that, naturally, last year’s quartet of acting Oscar winners will be presenting at the upcoming 87th annual Academy Awards.
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett share their joy at Oscars luncheon
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:11 pm · February 10th, 2014
The annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon is a chance to get all of the year’s Academy Award nominees in a room for food and spirits, yes, but it’s also a huge press opportunity, where contenders can subtly communicate their final pitches in hopes that a stray Academy member will read it or hear about it on TV.
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Roundup: On writing, or writing down, 'Captain Phillips'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:20 am · February 7th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, recent WGA winner Billy Ray writes about his experience of “Captain Phillips.” Also: Channing Tatum’s Team Oscar, and clothing “The Grandmaster.”
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Exclusive: Matthew McConaughey breaks down key 'Dallas Buyers' scene
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:14 pm · February 6th, 2014
Matthew McConaughey talks about the balance between sincerity and being overly sentimental in “Dallas Buyers Club.”
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Matthew McConaughey dives into Gus Van Sant's 'Sea of Trees'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:37 pm · February 4th, 2014
Whether he wins the Oscar next month or not, Matthew McConaughey is keeping his run of presige projects going.
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'Gravity' wins big with Denver critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:58 pm · January 22nd, 2014
We’re about a week late in wising up to the Denver Film Critics Society’s list of winners this year but, well, better late than never. “Gravity” was the big winner, taking prizes for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Score and Best Sci-Fi/Horror Film. The acting categories all went to the frontrunners save Best Supporting Actress, which went to “American Hustle’s” Jennifer Lawrence rather than “12 Years a Slave’s” Lupita Nyong’o. Steve McQueen’s slavery drama, which was nominated for seven awards, received no trophies.
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'12 Years a Slave' and 'Blue is the Warmest Color' win with Gay and Lesbian critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:44 pm · January 22nd, 2014
“12 Years a Slave” has picked up yet another Best Picture prize from a critics organization, as the Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) tapped it the year’s best for 2013. Oscar frontrunners Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett won top acting honors, while “Blue is the Warmest Color” received a pair of prizes including LGBT Film of the Year. HBO’s “Behind the Candelabra” and Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black” picked up awards in the TV categories, including a tie for TV Drama of the Year.
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Matt Damon predicts big things for 'Interstellar' and praises co-star McConaughey's hot streak
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:10 pm · January 21st, 2014
Matt Damon recently sat down with HitFix ostensibly to talk February release “The Monuments Men” but he had a few choice things to say about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming “Interstellar” and his co-star Matthew McConaughey’s recent hot streak.
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'American Hustle' and acting Oscar frontrunners win SAG Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:12 pm · January 18th, 2014
“American Hustle,” Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett, Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o won awards tonight at the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Are they all set up for a crash course with Oscar?
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DiCaprio beams and team 'Banks' lives it up at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:26 pm · January 16th, 2014
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has found a bit of a sweet spot for its annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards by holding them on the very night of the Oscar nominations. This evening marked the second such occasion after necessity forced the organization’s hand last year and ended up working out for them, and spirits were certainly high amongst the many Oscar nominees in attendance this time around.
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Off the Carpet: Final thoughts on Oscar season's competitive first phase
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:26 am · January 13th, 2014
We’re in the home stretch with votes being tallied and the line-up of nominees for the 86th annual Academy Awards being readied. We’ll know what’s what on Thursday, bright and early, as will those who find themselves in this very competitive race.
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Is the newly British 'Gravity' the film to beat at the BAFTAs?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:02 am · January 8th, 2014
With hefty nomination hauls for “American Hustle,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Gravity” — nominated as a British film — the UK’s top film awards again reflect the Oscar race, with a few key exceptions.
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'Her' comes out on top in Oklahoma
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:15 pm · January 7th, 2014
Spike Jonze’s “Her” has won the top prize from the Oklahoma Film Critics’ Circle. “12 Years a Slave” also took a pair of awards, while “August: Osage County” was named the year’s worst.
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Roundup: Armond White jeers Steve McQueen at NYFCC Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:24 am · January 7th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, controversial critic Armond White once more makes a nuisance of himself at the New York Film Critics’ Circle Awards. Meanwhile, Liza Minnelli makes an Oscar promiuse to Matthew McConaughey.
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Hanks, McConaughey and more take stock of a great year for movies at Palm Springs awards gala
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:54 pm · January 4th, 2014
The 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala was held Saturday night and a wide array of stars came out to fete and be feted. Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Jane Fonda, Matthew McConaughey, Gary Oldman, U2’s Bono, Amy Adams, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep were just a few on hand as the Oscar season dived headlong into the new year.
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'Gravity' wins Best Picture from Central Ohio critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:48 pm · January 2nd, 2014
“Gravity” picked up another Best Picture prize on the critics circuit today as the Central Ohio Film Critics Association handed it the year’s top honor. Alfonso Cuarón won Best Director for the film and Emmanuel Lubezki won Best Cinematography. Top acting honors went to Chiwetel Ejiofor and Adèle Exarchopoulos and James Franco was recognized for his work in “Spring Breakers.”
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