Is the newly British 'Gravity' the film to beat at the BAFTAs?

Posted by · 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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'Philomena' shut out as UK Oscar entry 'Metro Manila' surprises at BIFA Awards

Posted by · 6:30 am · December 9th, 2013

It was a night of surprises at the British Independent Film Awards, as local hit ‘Philomena’ and critics’ pet ‘The Selfish Giant’ were sidelined, while the UK’s Filipino-language Oscar submission ‘Metro Manila’ took the gold.

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Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hardy nab BIFA nominations, as 'Starred Up' leads the field

Posted by · 4:30 am · November 11th, 2013

The nominations for the British Independent Film Awards — the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards — served up a mix of fresh and familiar faces, with gritty indies “Starred Up” and “The Selfish Giant” leading the way, and gentler fare like “Philomena” also finding room on the ballot.

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Mexico's 'Heli,' Poland's 'Walesa' among latest foreign Oscar entries

Posted by · 8:28 am · September 20th, 2013

Switzerland, the Philippines and the UK also join the race.

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