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'Philomena' and 'Before Midnight' top Women Film Critics Circle awards

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:04 am · December 16th, 2013

After a colorful list of nominations last week (check them out here if you missed them), the Women Film Critics Circle has deemed “Philomena” the best film of 2013…about women. The film picked up two other awards as well (the only other two for which it was nominated, in fact, making it a sweeper). “Before Midnight” also scored a hat trick.

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Women Film Critics Circle falls for 'Augustine,' 'Enough Said' and 'Winnie Mandela'

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:26 am · December 9th, 2013

The Women Film Critics Circle has spoken up and, as ever, offered some interesting color in a precursor circuit that seems to be all about a few particular names. This is certainly an opinionated and thorough list of contenders. “Augustine,” “Enough Said” and “Winnie Mandela” led the way with mentions, though “Mother of George,” “Philomena” and “Hannah Arendt” were favorites as well.

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On the dismissive attitude toward indie Oscar hopefuls

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:21 pm · August 7th, 2013

I was thinking recently about something that really agitates me when it comes to the awards season, which is this notion that certain accomplishments are instinctively relegated to the “indie” bin of the Independent Spirit Awards or the Gotham Awards, like some ghetto of would-be Oscar contenders.

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Tell us what you thought of 'The Bling Ring'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:37 am · June 21st, 2013

Sofia Coppola’s latest goes on wide release today.

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Cannes 2013 review roundup

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:26 am · May 27th, 2013

The 66th annual Cannes Film Festival is officially over as the winners and losers make their way home from the south of France. Will we be talking about these films during the Oscar season? Time will tell. But for now, a quick cheat sheet of our take on the festivities.

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Cannes Review: Sofia Coppola flips the celebrity mirror in taut, smart 'The Bling Ring'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:30 am · May 16th, 2013

Un Certain Regard opener is worthy of a Competition slot.

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10 most anticipated films debuting at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival

Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:50 am · May 15th, 2013

Gregory Ellwood and Guy Lodge run down the most anticipated films at this year’s Cannes Film Festival including “Only God Forgives,” “The Immigrant,” “Behind the Candelabra,” ‘The Bling Ring” and more.

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