Harry Belafonte pays tribute to Steve McQueen's 'genius' at NYFCC Awards

Posted by · 9:30 am · January 7th, 2014

Harry Belanfonte delivered a heartfelt address to Steve McQueen as he presented the “12 Years a Slave” director with the Best Director prize at last night’s New York Film Critics’ Circle Awards.

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Roundup: Armond White jeers Steve McQueen at NYFCC Awards

Posted by · 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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The Long Shot: The critics' award conundrum

Posted by · 7:20 pm · December 4th, 2013

Critics’ award season has started, and with it, already a lot of conspiracy theories and dissatisfaction in the blogosphere. Let’s just enjoy the pliability of the race while it lasts.

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Roundup: Why Ben Affleck loves 'Enough Said,' and more peer appreciation

Posted by · 4:01 am · November 14th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Variety gets a number of notable filmmakers to discuss work from their peers that they loved this year, including Ben Affleck on Nicole Holofcener’s “Enough Said.” Meanwhile, the NYFCC sets its voting date, and is Alexander Payne the king of the male weepie?

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The Long Shot: It's an award, not a precursor

Posted by · 4:27 pm · December 5th, 2012

Critics’ choices remind us their awards are more than a means to an Oscar.

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Roundup: Unpicking the NYFCC vote

Posted by · 6:31 am · December 4th, 2012

Also: ‘Lore’ and ‘Sapphires’ rule Down Under, and Sundance premieres revealed

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