Capsule reviews of “The Lobster,” “Louder Than Bombs,” “The Assassin,” “Mountains May Depart,” “Marguerite & Julien” and “Maryland” from the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
'The Lobster,' 'The Assassin' and 4 other mini-reviews from Cannes
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:13 am · May 22nd, 2015
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Review: Caine, Keitel and Weisz are at their best in Sorrentino's glorious 'Youth'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:49 am · May 22nd, 2015
Michael Caine, Rachel Weisz, Harvey Keitel and Jane Fonda are superb in Paul Sorrentino glorious new drama “Youth.”
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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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Tell us what you thought of 'Oz the Great and Powerful'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:11 am · March 8th, 2013
When and if you get around to seeing the film this weekend, give us your take and vote in our new poll!
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Toronto critics favor 'The Master,' Lavant, Weisz
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:23 am · December 18th, 2012
Plus, the year’s first award for Gina Gershon.
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Roundup: Good and bad news for Desplat in the Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:00 am · December 12th, 2012
Also: R.I.P. Ravi Shankar, and why film culture lives on
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The Long Shot: It's an award, not a precursor
Posted by Guy Lodge · 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: Hopkins says 'f— off' to Oscar schmoozing
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · November 20th, 2012
Also: THR’s Actress Roundtable, and ‘The Hobbit’ faces a PETA problem
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The Lists: Top 10 first-half Oscar contenders
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:00 am · July 10th, 2012
What early releases deserve recognition come January 2013?
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An early FYC plea for Rachel Weisz
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:30 pm · March 22nd, 2012
You wouldn’t know it from the film’s cool UK reception, but Rachel Weisz gives the performance of her career in Terence Davies’ small-scale marital drama “The Deep Blue Sea.”
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'Drive' and 'Tinker, Tailor' top London Film Critics' Circle noms
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:14 am · December 20th, 2011
The London Film Critics’ Circle mixed things up a little in their nominations, promoting “A Separation” to the top races and handing Best Actress mentions to Kirsten Dunst and Anna Paquin. Meanwhile, it was “Drive” and local favorite “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” that came out on top, with six nods apiece.
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The Long Shot: Let England shake
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:38 am · November 2nd, 2011
In this week’s Oscar-themed column, I discuss the tricky outlook for Britain’s hard-edged Oscar hopefuls, and update my nomination predictions.
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Review: The circle of lifelessness in '360'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:45 am · October 13th, 2011
There are precious few good screenplays that begin with the words, “A wise man once said…”. Peter Morgan’s script for “360,” a vacuous theoretical spin on “La Ronde,” isn’t one of them.
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Emily Watson returns to the spotlight in 'Oranges and Sunshine'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:21 am · September 29th, 2011
After something of a career lull in recent years, Emily Watson is enjoying a strong 2011. With an appearance in Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” on the horizon, a lead role in British heart-tugger “Oranges and Sunshine” could land the actress her third Oscar nod.
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