Review: Cate Blanchett masters all the signals for Todd Haynes' 'Carol'

Posted by · 5:41 pm · May 16th, 2015

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara deliver remarkable performances in Todd Haynes’ “Carol.”

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Everything you want to know about the costumes of 'Cinderella'

Posted by · 1:41 pm · March 13th, 2015

Three-time Oscar winner Sandy Powell goes in depth discussing her acclaimed costumes from Kenneth Branagh’s live-action “Cinderella”

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Review: 'Cinderella' conjures some new magic from a classic tale

Posted by · 2:32 pm · March 2nd, 2015

Director Kenneth Branagh finds some new magic from a classic tale in Walt Disney Studios’ “Cinderella” which features impressive performances from Lily James, Richard Madden and Cate Blanchett.

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Round-up: McQueen blames America's fear of sex for Fassbender snub

Posted by · 8:40 am · February 21st, 2012

Also: The oldest Oscar voter speaks, and Ebert sinks ‘Titanic 3D’

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Costume Design

Posted by · 4:10 pm · February 17th, 2012

This year’s Best Costume Design category features the two nomination-leading Best Picture nominees, and three films nominated in no other category — including two well-dressed critical bombs. We consider what will win, and what should.

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Round-up: Time to erase the animation Oscar?

Posted by · 6:25 am · February 16th, 2012

Also: Brett Ratner’s act of apology, and Streep’s 2013 Oscar bid

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Tech Support: Period pieces from 'Hugo' to 'W.E.' stand out for Best Costume Design

Posted by · 8:03 am · October 20th, 2011

In Tech Support this week we tackle the category of Best Costume Design. Strong contenders include Madonna’s “W.E.,” Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” and Steven Spielberg’s “The Help,” among others.

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