Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” was a big favorite with the San Francisco Film Critics Circle this year, picking up four awards from the group including Best Director. But it was “12 Years a Slave” that the group named Best Picture of the year. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cate Blanchet took top acting honors, while James Franco nabbed his second prize of the critics circuit. “American Hustle” won two awards, for Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Lawrence) and Best Original Screenplay.
'12 Years a Slave' tops with San Francisco critics, but 'Gravity' wins four
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:12 pm · December 15th, 2013
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New York Film Critics Online award '12 Years a Slave,' Cuarón, Ejiofor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:33 pm · December 8th, 2013
The New York Film Critics Online also jumped into the fun on a very busy day for the precursor circuit by handing “12 Years a Slave” its Best Picture award. “Gravity” helmer Alfonso Cuarón took Best Director while acting honors went to Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cate Blanchett, Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o: the consensus quartet at this stage, I think it’s safe to say. Check out the full list of winners below.
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'American Hustle' wins big with New York Film Critics Circle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:51 am · December 3rd, 2013
David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” was crowned the best film of 2013 today by the New York Film Critics Circle, capping off a nearly five-hour vote and marking the first critics awards announcement of the year. The film also received wins for Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Lawrence) and Best Screenplay.
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Roundup: 'Mandela' goes to Washington
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:31 am · November 5th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ seeks to revive its dwindling buzz with a White House screening for President Obama. Meanwhile, a panel of directors including Ryan Coogler and Oliver Hirschbiegel share their thoughts on the industry.
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Review: The train misses a few stops in well-acted but phony 'Fruitvale Station'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:20 pm · July 12th, 2013
Ryan Coogler’s debut hints at a powerful story, but where’s the rest of it?
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