HitFix analyzes the Best Supporting Actor category, which feels like one of the handful of Oscar categories that is all locked up. And doesn’t it seem like it’s felt that way for a long time this year?
Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons is one of Oscar night's true locks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:15 am · February 17th, 2015
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Emotions run high at Santa Barbara tribute to Michael Keaton
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:57 am · February 1st, 2015
Saturday night the Santa Barbara International Film Festival shook things up a bit with the annual Modern Master Award tribute, this year dedicated to “Birdman” star Michael Keaton. Colleagues and co-stars sent pre-recorded messages to honor the actor, emotions ran high at the end of the evening and the fest had a special surprise in store for moderator Leonard Maltin as well.
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Brad Pitt leads an 'Oyelowo' sing-along at Palm Springs awards gala
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:15 pm · January 3rd, 2015
The 26th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival lit up the desert night sky Saturday night with an awards gala recognizing top prospects in this year’s Oscar race.
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Roundup: NYT's short film project, starring Oprah, Cate Blanchett and more
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:40 am · November 26th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper are among the stars participating in the New York Times’ short film series directed by Janusz Kaminski. Meanwhile, are animals really being harmed on movie sets?
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Billy Bob Thornton's ensemble drama 'Jayne Mansfield's Car' finally gets a trailer
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:50 pm · August 2nd, 2013
Eighteen months after its Berlinale debut, the film hits theaters and VOD soon.
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'Mad Men' stars promote 'The Godfather' on AMC
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:48 pm · February 29th, 2012
Plus a remembrance of my first look at Coppola’s masterpiece
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As 'The Godfather' heads back to theaters, we look back at its strange dance with Oscar
Posted by Roth Cornet · 9:25 am · February 29th, 2012
It’s been 40 years since Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of Mario Puzo’s seminal crime novel “The Godfather” was released in theaters. To mark the anniversary, Paramount Pictures, in a partnership with Cinemark Theatres, is re-releasing the restored version of the film in 55 Cinemark XD auditoriums on Thursday, March 1.
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Berlinale Diary: 'Jayne Mansfield's Car,' 'Francine'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:15 pm · February 16th, 2012
Guy Lodge’s latest dispatch from the Berlinale festival reviews Billy Bob Thornton’s first directorial effort in 11 years, and a remarkable acting showcase for recent Oscar winner Melissa Leo.
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