Oscar Isaac talks about keeping “Star Wars” quiet and his girl friend’s not-so pleasant reaction to his character in Alex Garland’s impressive Sci-Fi thriller “Ex Machina.”
'Ex Machina's' Oscar Isaac didn't know he was actually in 'Star Wars' until you did
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:11 pm · April 10th, 2015
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A very deep conversation with Alex Garland about his new Sci-Fi classic 'Ex Machina'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:10 pm · April 9th, 2015
Some blunt takeaways from the humble filmmaker: Anyone can recognize a good actor and too many productions are shooting in Iceland.
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Exclusive: A closer look at the cast of 'A Most Violent Year'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:42 am · January 30th, 2015
An exclusive featurette takes you deeper into the acting dynamics of J.C. Chandor’s “A Most Violent Year.”
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Albert Brooks joins Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac in 'A Most Violent Year'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:45 am · January 28th, 2014
The ensemble for "All is Lost" director J.C. Chandor’s third feature is shaping up promisingly, with Albert Brooks the latest high-profile name to join the 1980s-set crime drama.
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The Academy's shame: 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:04 am · January 16th, 2014
It’s their party. That’s what I always say. Though “and I’ll cry if I want to” often follows, and today, I have to say, I’m crying over “Inside Llewyn Davis.”
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'12 Years a Slave,' Alfonso Cuarón win Vancouver critics prizes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 pm · January 7th, 2014
The Vancouver Film Critics Circle has hopped on the “12 Years a Slave”/Alfonso Cuarón bandwagon, but I’m mostly interested in that Best Actor win for Oscar Isaac. After the guy couldn’t get arrested on the circuit, he’s finally landed a couple of wins, first from the National Society of Film Critics over the weekend and today with the Vancouver crowd. “Inside Llewyn Davis” also won the group’s screenplay prize.
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Dear Academy members: Don't forget these contenders
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:00 am · January 6th, 2014
Scarlett Johansson, Spike Jonze, Sally Hawkins, Oscar Isaac, James Franco and Amy Adams are just a few of the potential nominees that Academy members should give serious consideration to before submitting their nomination ballots this Wednesday.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:49 am · December 22nd, 2013
The Coen brothers’ latest moved out into wide release this weekend.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar Isaac, Greta Gerwig talk to HitFix about their Golden Globe nods
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 12:37 pm · December 12th, 2013
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar Isaac, Greta Gerwig reflect on their nominations for the 2014 Golden Globe Awards with HitFix.
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Santa Barbara fest taps seven break-out 2013 'Virtuosos'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:34 pm · December 8th, 2013
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has as of late extended its role call of “Virtuosos” Award winners, an annual tip of the hat to a given year’s stand-out performers not honored elsewhere in its tribute program. And this year’s line-up is as exemplary as ever.
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Carey Mulligan on finding her inner Mumford in 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:35 pm · December 2nd, 2013
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan talks to us about her uncharacteristically abrasive role in the Coen Brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis,” as well as the directors that she’ll follow anywhere.
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Justin Timberlake and Adam Driver sing 'Please Mr. Kennedy' for 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:04 pm · November 29th, 2013
Oscar Isaac, Justin Timberlake and “Girls” star Adam Driver have some folk song fun with “Please Mr. Kennedy” in this complete and very entertaining clip from “Inside Llewyn Davis.”
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An epic interview with 'Inside Llewyn Davis' star Oscar Isaac
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:25 pm · November 26th, 2013
Spirit Award nominee Oscar Isaac sits down with HitFix to discuss his work in “Inside Llewyn Davis,” the impact of nostalgia in his life, the importance of artists on community and the pragmatism of the Coen Bros.
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Off the Carpet: The Oscar season has never been so stuffed
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:07 pm · November 18th, 2013
Tons of events and a lot of great movies make this one to remember. I honestly didn’t know my iCal application could hold this many events.
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Joel and Ethan Coen discuss 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' long-time collaborations and the allure of New York
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:43 am · November 18th, 2013
The Coen Bros. sit down with HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley to discuss their new film, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” emulating the cover of a Bob Dylan record and filling the very big shoes of long-time collaborator Roger Deakins.
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Steve Martin, Punch Brothers and more celebrate 'Llewyn Davis' at Santa Monica jam session
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:57 am · November 14th, 2013
It was time to bring the “Inside Llewyn Davis” party to Los Angeles Wednesday night as CBS Films, producer Scott Rudin and music maestro T Bone Burnett turned out quite the crowd at The Buffalo Club in Santa Monica for another whirlwind musical experience.
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Garrett Hedlund and Oscar Isaac face off in first image from 'intense' thriller 'Mojave'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:08 pm · November 8th, 2013
We take a look at the first still for “Mojave,” a new thriller from Oscar-winning screenwriter William Monahan (“The Departed”) in which he looks to improve on his directorial debut, “London Boulevard.” Oscar Isaac and Garrett Hedlund star.
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Roundup: Are the cinematography and visual effects Oscars getting too close?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:41 am · October 10th, 2013
Also: Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch, and the complex effects of ‘Noah.’
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