From “The Master’s” Philip Seymour Hoffman to “Gods and Monsters'” Ian McKellen, we note 10 instances where the BFCA picked the right winner at the Critics’ Choice Awards and Oscar didn’t.
10 times the Critics' Choice was right and Oscar was wrong
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:05 pm · January 13th, 2015
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Roundup: Is Kristin Scott Thomas quitting movies?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:52 am · February 4th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Kristin Scott Thomas claims that she “cannot cope with another film,” and is thus ending her big-screen career. Also: Mark Harris and Cameron Crowe remember Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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Cameron Crowe on Philip Seymour Hoffman and the 'soul' of 'Almost Famous'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:33 pm · February 3rd, 2014
In the wake of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s unfortunate and untimely passing, many in the industry have offered words of disbelief and sadness. Among them, Hoffman’s “Almost Famous” collaborator, Cameron Crowe, has penned a wonderful, albeit brief, remembrance of how the actor transformed a pivotal scene in the film into the soul of the movie.
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Roundup: Ethical issues invade the Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:58 am · February 3rd, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, two very different scandals — one concerning Woody Allen, the other “Alone Yet Not Alone” — have brought unexpected ethical issues into the Oscar race. Also: Keeping the foreign-language race fair, and a weekend of sad losses.
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Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in New York
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:42 am · February 2nd, 2014
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York apartment Sunday afternoon, The Wall Street Journal reports. He was 46.
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Review: Philip Seymour Hoffman can't save John Slattery's disappointing 'God's Pocket'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:45 pm · January 17th, 2014
Despite an impressive cast, John Slattery’s directorial debut, which premiered Friday at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, is a miss.
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Lionsgate picks up Anton Corbijn's 'A Most Wanted Man' with Philip Seymour Hoffman
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:20 pm · July 30th, 2013
Strike one from the list of potential awards season hopefuls still looking for a home. Lionsgate has picked up Anton Corbijn’s follow-up to “The American,” “A Most Wanted Man.” No release date has been set yet.
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Another prestige actor heading to the 'Hunger Games' cast?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:57 am · June 27th, 2013
The Francis Lawrence-directed “Hunger Games” sequels are stacking the deck as of late, first Philip Seymour Hoffman and now, potentially, Julianne Moore.
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The 2012-2013 Film Awards Circuit
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:25 am · February 27th, 2013
Charting the winners and losers of this year’s Oscar season.
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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Supporting Actor
Posted by gerardkennedy · 9:48 am · February 13th, 2013
Alan Arkin, Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tommy Lee Jones and Christoph Waltz square off.
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'Amour,' 'Life of Pi,' 'The Master' win big as London critics spread the love
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:32 pm · January 20th, 2013
Daniel Day-Lewis misses a rare stop on the precursor trail.
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'Argo' takes top honors at BFCA Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:15 pm · January 10th, 2013
Acting wins for Day-Lewis, Chastain, Hoffman and Hathaway.
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'Zero Dark Thirty' wins big with Vancouver critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 pm · January 7th, 2013
Just as “Argo” had pulled it to a tie, “Zero Dark Thirty” takes another step out ahead of the critics awards haul with Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Screenplay honors from the Vancouver Film Critics Circle. Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams won awards for their performances in “The Master.”
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Online Film Critics Society goes with 'Argo,' PTA
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:14 am · January 7th, 2013
The Online Film Critics have jumped on the increasingly-strong “Argo” bandwagon and handed the film its Best Picture prize for 2012. Paul Thomas Anderson nabbed Best Director after his film, “The Master,” led the way with nominations. Philip Seymour Hoffman was also recognized for his work in the film. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jessica Chastain won top acting honors and Anne Hathaway picked up yet another prize for her performance in “Les Misérables.”
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'Argo' wins three from Phoenix critics including Best Picture
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:01 pm · January 1st, 2013
“Argo” won top honors with the Phoenix Film Critics Society, which announced nominees two weeks ago. Kathryn Bigelow took the Best Director prize for “Zero Dark Thirty,” however. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jessica Chastain took top acting honors, with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Anne Hathaway filling out the supporting ranks.
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2012: the year in superlatives
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:28 am · December 31st, 2012
Awarding the best in Oscar’s categories and ours.
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Off the Carpet: Academy members have numerous tight races to mull over this season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:58 am · December 24th, 2012
As members of the Academy hurry through the last screeners they need to see before committing an opinion on the year’s best (for those who bother trying to get as deep into the stack as possible, that is), a number of races hang in the balance as extremely tight categories are sure to leave a few contenders feeling the sting of “also-ran” on Thursday, January 10.
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Oklahoma critics name 'Argo' the year's best, stick to the book elsewhere
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:56 am · December 23rd, 2012
The Oklahoma Film Critics Association has also chimed in for “Argo” today, giving the film Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay honors. The group was in lock-step with the rest of the season throughout: Daniel Day-Lewis, Jessica Chastain, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Anne Hathaway, etc.
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