Carey Mulligan on finding her inner Mumford in 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

Posted by · 7:35 pm · December 2nd, 2013

Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan talks to us about her uncharacteristically abrasive role in the Coen Brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis,” as well as the directors that she’ll follow anywhere.

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The Long Shot: Two shades of Britain

Posted by · 8:47 am · October 9th, 2013

Two of this year’s Oscar hopefuls show the UK industry at a crossroads.

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As 'Blue is the Warmest Color' gets an NC-17, 10 notable films to have received the rating

Posted by · 5:45 pm · August 21st, 2013

From ‘Shame’ to ‘Showgirls,’ why the MPAA’s highest rating is no badge of dishonor.

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'Amour' reigns supreme at European Film Awards

Posted by · 12:45 pm · December 1st, 2012

The Oscar hopeful wins for Film, Director, Actor and Actress of the Year

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Previewing the European Film Awards: will 'Amour' find love?

Posted by · 5:12 pm · November 30th, 2012

What will win, and what should, at Europe’s answer to the Oscars, which take place tomorrow in Malta.

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'Amour' leads the field of 2012 European Film Award nominees

Posted by · 10:57 am · November 3rd, 2012

The nominations for the 25th annual European Film Awards have been announced, and Michael Haneke’s “Amour” led the way with six nominations.

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Roundup: 'Ted' takes top honors in Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards

Posted by · 5:14 am · October 19th, 2012

Also: New York Critics’ Circle sets a date, and farewell to ‘Emmanuelle’

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47 films longlisted for 2012 European Film Awards

Posted by · 6:49 am · September 21st, 2012

Entries range from ‘Amour’ to ‘Iron Sky’… but where’s ‘Holy Motors?’

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Friedkin's 'Killer Joe' gets an NC-17

Posted by · 6:27 pm · February 29th, 2012

As “Killer Joe,” William Friedkin’s nasty new black comedy, fights an NC-17 rating from the MPAA, the Weinsteins are experiencing their own ratings woes with their teen-oriented documentary “Bully.”

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Turn the page

Posted by · 10:28 pm · February 27th, 2012

Saying goodbye to the 2011 season.

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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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The top 10 shots of 2011: part one

Posted by · 8:58 am · February 14th, 2012

They’re heeeeeeerrrrreeeeee. That’s right, the images have been assembled, the conversations have been had and the top 10 shots of 2011 are ready for their close-up (or over the shoulder, or two-shot, or insert, etc.).

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'We Need to Talk About Kevin' tops Evening Standard Award winners

Posted by · 1:03 pm · February 6th, 2012

Determined by a small jury of major UK print critics, the Evening Standard Film Awards pride themselves on their independent-mindedness, though several of this year’s winners overlap with last month’s London Critics’ Circle Awards.

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'Shame' and 'Tyrannosaur' top nominees for Evening Standard Awards

Posted by · 10:30 am · February 1st, 2012

The Evening Standard Film Awards, a juried critics’ award ceremony devoted the British film and talent, share many favorites with recent UK precursors, but their nominee list features some unique mentions too.

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Supporting Actress

Posted by · 10:00 am · January 27th, 2012

Four first-timers, Bérénice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer, join previous nominee Janet McTeer in the Best Supporting Actress Oscar race. We weigh up their chances, and decide who deserves to win.

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Round-up: The incredible comeback of 'Extremely Loud'

Posted by · 8:11 am · January 25th, 2012

Also: R.I.P. Theo Angelopoulos, and Oscar nomination post-mortem

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The Lists: Top 10 things we learned about the Academy today

Posted by · 9:13 am · January 24th, 2012

It’s been a busy morning. The nominees are out. About a thousand different variations of “it’s humbling and exciting” are coming through from the various contenders. And all eyes are fixing on February 26. But as we transition into phase two of the 2011-2012 film awards season, it’s worth it to pause and consider what we might have learned today.

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Off the Carpet: Pencils down

Posted by · 10:31 am · January 23rd, 2012

Declaring final predictions in all categories.

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