'Les Misérables' leads Phoenix critics' nods

Posted by · 4:00 pm · December 11th, 2012

‘The Avengers’ manages a Best Picture nomination.

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'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'Moonrise Kingdom' lead Indie Spirit noms

Posted by · 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: Kicking the habit, seeing the light

Posted by · 7:51 am · October 15th, 2012

Looking for meaning in the season as the 50th annual NYFF comes to a close.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 91 — 'Not Fade Away' drops on NYFF and surveying Best Supporting Actor

Posted by · 8:00 am · October 12th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the New York Film Festival Centerpiece selection, “Not Fade Away,” take a look at small films looking to get a foothold this season and survey the Best Supporting Actor field.

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Interview: Mary Elizabeth Winstead on relating to toxicity in 'Smashed'

Posted by · 9:26 am · October 11th, 2012

Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead has been developing quite the career for herself in the commercial sector. Parts in “Final Destination 3,” “Black Christmas,” “Grindhouse,” “Live Free or Die Hard,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “The Thing” have been a slow build for the actress, right up to this summer’s “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” But while she’s always showed a spark that promised more, it didn’t really hit full bloom until James Ponsoldt’s “Smashed” premiered at Sundance back in January.

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Off the Carpet: When to strike

Posted by · 6:14 pm · September 25th, 2012

Early-year releases and 2013 bum-ups find room to maneuver this season.

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