The San Diego Film Critics Society also dropped its nominees over the weekend and, well, they flew under my radar. But here they are, and “The Master” led the way with nine nominations. Not far behind was “Argo” with eight. “Django Unchained’ picked up five while “Zero Dark Thirty” only managed four. “Silver Linings Playbook” rounded out the Best Film nominees with six nominations.
'The Master' leads San Diego film critics nominations
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:12 pm · December 10th, 2012
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'Lincoln' leads Washington DC Area film critics nominations, 'Zero Dark Thirty' wins
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:45 am · December 10th, 2012
The Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association has announced its list of nominees for the 2012 film awards season. No surprise that Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” led the field with eight nominations. Tom Hooper’s “Les Misérables” wasn’t far behind with seven. It wouldn’t be too crazy to expect a number of these categories to match up perfectly with Oscar. “Zero Dark Thirty,” meanwhile, took the win for Best Film.
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'Argo,' 'Dark Knight Rises,' 'Django Unchained' make AFI's top 10 American films list for 2012
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:49 am · December 10th, 2012
Adding another announcement to the stack this week is the American Film Institute. Remember, the Institute’s annual list of the year’s best films is limited to American cinema, so you won’t see efforts like “Amour” or what have you pop up.
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'Amour,' 'The Master' win big with Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:54 pm · December 9th, 2012
Over a week after their colleagues on the east coast went in big for Kathryn Bigelow’s “Zero Dark Thirty,” the Los Angeles Film Critics Association put the brakes on Kathryn Bigelow’s film, which has been dominating the circuit. It even won two Best Picture prizes today, but one of them was not LAFCA’s crown. Instead, the LA critics went with Michael Haneke’s “Amour,” and as a runner-up, a film clearly beloved by the group that won four other prizes, including Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 98 — Chewing on NYFCC, NBR and 'The Hobbit'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:00 am · December 7th, 2012
In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss last weekend’s Governors Awards, the New York Film Critics Circle and National Board of Review winners and the Academy’s documentary shortlist.
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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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National Board of Review names Kathryn Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty' Best Picture
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:16 am · December 5th, 2012
“Zero Dark Thirty” was crowned the best film of 2012 by the New York-based National Board of Review of Motion Pictures. Kathryn Bigelow took the Best Director prize for her work on the film, while Jessica Chastain won Best Actress. Bradley Cooper was named Best Actor for his performance in “Silver Linings Playbook” while David O. Russell’s film also picked up Best Adapted Screenplay.
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Satellite Award noms run the gamut from 'Silver Linings Playbook' to 'Skyfall'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:40 pm · December 3rd, 2012
‘Les Mis’ leads with 10 nods, but misses out in directing and writing races
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Off the Carpet: The critics close ranks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:03 am · December 3rd, 2012
Earlier today we launched this season’s edition of The Circuit, which will track the ups and downs of the precursor circuit from the critics awards to the guild announcements all the way through the Oscars and more. Things will kick off later this afternoon as the New York Film Critics Circle sits down to hold its annual vote and then its off to the races.
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Roundup: Why this year's Oscar race is so money
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 am · November 30th, 2012
Also: The playwrights in the writing race, and dressing ‘Hitchcock’
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Jennifer Lawrence named Outstanding Performer of the Year by Santa Barbara fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:25 am · November 28th, 2012
The Best Actress frontrunner will receive a tribute on February 2.
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Roundup: Honors on both sides of the pond for Ang Lee
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · November 28th, 2012
Also: The unveiling of ‘The Hobbit,’ and Spielberg’s missing Bond movie
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Rewinding to surprise Spirit nominee 'The Loneliest Planet'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:45 pm · November 27th, 2012
Julia Loktev’s fascinating microbudget indie also scored a top Gotham nod.
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'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'Moonrise Kingdom' lead Indie Spirit noms
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:42 am · November 27th, 2012
‘Beasts,’ ‘Bernie,’ and ‘Keep the Lights On’ round out the top category.
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Off the Carpet: The Oscar bait got good
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:07 am · November 26th, 2012
They looked good on paper AND the screen in 2012.
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Roundup: On the power of the critical pan
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:48 am · November 26th, 2012
Also: ‘Silver Linings’ vs. the heavier contenders, and ‘Sugar Man’ wins again
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Roundup: What are your favorite Thanksgiving movies?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:00 am · November 22nd, 2012
Also: The year in film music, and Winslet’s royal appointment
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Is Jessica Chastain poised to steal Oscar from Best Actress frontrunner Jennifer Lawrence?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:33 pm · November 20th, 2012
Remember last year when Jessica Chastain was everywhere? She could be back in a big way this season with “Zero Dark Thirty.”
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