Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive” follow-up hits theaters and VOD this weekend.
Tell us what you thought of 'Only God Forgives'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:33 am · July 19th, 2013
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'Only God Forgives' wins top honors at Sydney Film Fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:45 am · June 17th, 2013
The divisive thriller beat Sarah Polley’s ‘Stories We Tell,’ among others.
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Cannes Review: 'Only God Forgives' is a sleek, virtually non-narrative blood ballet
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:05 am · May 22nd, 2013
Come for the Gosling-Refn reunion, stay for the craft and Kristin Scott Thomas.
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Gosling and Scott Thomas whet our appetite in new clips for 'Only God Forgives'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:30 pm · April 29th, 2013
Is the classy British star the secret weapon of Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest?
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Cannes lineup includes Payne, Soderbergh, Polanski, Coens, Refn… and James Franco
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:12 am · April 18th, 2013
19 films are vying for the Palme d’Or.
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Ryan Gosling wants to fight in the trailer for Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Only God Forgives'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:31 pm · April 3rd, 2013
Will we see this one at Cannes?
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10 films we're most hoping to see at the Cannes Film Festival
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:45 pm · March 25th, 2013
From Asghar Farhadi to Nicolas Winding Refn, we’re counting on a diverse slate.
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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Director
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:45 am · February 22nd, 2012
As was the case last year, this year’s Best Director race pits one foreign first-time nominee against a quartet of more established American auteurs — will the outsider emerge victorious again? We examine who will win, and who should.
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The top 10 shots of 2011: part one
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:58 am · February 14th, 2012
They’re heeeeeeerrrrreeeeee. That’s right, the images have been assembled, the conversations have been had and the top 10 shots of 2011 are ready for their close-up (or over the shoulder, or two-shot, or insert, etc.).
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Round-up: 'Twas the night before Oscar noms
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:51 am · January 23rd, 2012
Also: Spike Lee’s Sundance protest, and the craftwork of ‘Drive’
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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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The Lists: Top 10 bubble contenders to consider for Oscar
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:07 pm · January 10th, 2012
Ballots are in hand and the last push to this Friday’s poll deadline is tight and spirited. Now is the time when you cross your fingers for completely left-field picks from the Academy’s membership (most of which has likely already turned in its ballot by now), but mainly hope for some bubble contenders that are highly deserving to fall on the right side of the line come Tuesday, January 24.
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'Drive' wins with Central Ohio critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:33 am · January 6th, 2012
After “The Tree of Life” led the way with nominations from the Central Ohio Film Critics Association, it was “Drive” that took top honors, winning Best Picture and Best Director for Nicolas Winding Refn. Refn also won the Breakthrough Film Artist award.
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Round-up: 'Shame' and 'Martha Marcy' going for a song
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:18 am · December 28th, 2011
Also: Reznor on working with Fincher, and ‘War Horse’ the one to beat?
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Austin film critics like 'Hugo,' Refn and Shannon
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:13 am · December 28th, 2011
The Austin Film Critics Association is the latest group to speak up on the year’s best, tapping “Hugo” as the best picture of the year. The film didn’t show up anywhere else on the unique slate of superlatives, though, which included two acting wins for “Take Shelter.”
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The 'Drive' that binds
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:33 am · December 28th, 2011
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves in the midst of the season’s superlative train. Most of the critics have had their say, and one film that has done incredibly well on the circuit is Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive.” It’s also the only film shared by four top 10 lists here at HitFix. Why, I wonder? What is it about this film that manages to bridge gaps like that?
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Dublin critics like 'Drive'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:59 pm · December 21st, 2011
The Dublin Film Critics Circle is the latest critics group to name year-end superlatives, and “Drive” was clearly a favorite, taking Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for her performance in “The Tree of Life.”
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Utah critics award 'Drive,' '50/50'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:02 am · December 21st, 2011
The Utah Film Critics Association has chosen “Drive” as the Best Picture of the year. The film also won Best Supporting Actor for Albert Brooks and Best Cinematography. The group handed two awards to Jonathan Levine’s “50/50,” Best Actor for Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Best Original Screenplay.
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