'Into the Woods' misses the cut as Academy narrows makeup and hairstyling race to 7

Posted by · 1:49 pm · December 15th, 2014

The big surprise omission from the Academy’s list of bake-off finalists in the makeup and hairstyling category was “Into the Woods,” but other strong contenders like “Foxcatcher” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” remain.

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25 most anticipated prestige films of 2014: 'Inherent Vice,' 'Nymphomaniac,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Posted by · 9:01 am · January 4th, 2014

Guy Lodge, Kris Tapley and Gregory Ellwood count down the auteur, art house and festival films they’re most excited to see this year, including “Inherent Vice,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Unbroken.”

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Roundup: Are the cinematography and visual effects Oscars getting too close?

Posted by · 5:41 am · October 10th, 2013

Also: Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch, and the complex effects of ‘Noah.’

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Roundup: On the power of the critical pan

Posted by · 2:48 am · November 26th, 2012

Also: ‘Silver Linings’ vs. the heavier contenders, and ‘Sugar Man’ wins again

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