Roundup: Is Kristin Scott Thomas quitting movies?

Posted by · 4:52 am · February 4th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Kristin Scott Thomas claims that she “cannot cope with another film,” and is thus ending her big-screen career. Also: Mark Harris and Cameron Crowe remember Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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Roundup: Scorsese's open letter on film's bright future

Posted by · 4:18 am · January 8th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Martin Scorsese writes an open letter to his daughter in which he waxes lyrical about the future film. Meanwhile, Armond White denies allegations that he heckled Steve McQueen at the NYFCC Awards.

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'12 Years a Slave,' Alfonso Cuarón win Vancouver critics prizes

Posted by · 8:00 pm · January 7th, 2014

The Vancouver Film Critics Circle has hopped on the “12 Years a Slave”/Alfonso Cuarón bandwagon, but I’m mostly interested in that Best Actor win for Oscar Isaac. After the guy couldn’t get arrested on the circuit, he’s finally landed a couple of wins, first from the National Society of Film Critics over the weekend and today with the Vancouver crowd. “Inside Llewyn Davis” also won the group’s screenplay prize.

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'12 Years a Slave' named best film of the year by Alliance of Women Film Journalists

Posted by · 1:32 pm · December 19th, 2013

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists has crowned “12 Years a Slave” the years Best Film and given Ridley Scott’s “The Counselor” a shellacking. The latter film “won” three awards: the AWFJ Hall Of Shame Award, the Actress Most in Need Of A New Agent award (Cameron Diaz) and the Movie You Wanted To Love But Just Couldn’t Award.

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'12 Years a Slave' wins four from Houston film critics

Posted by · 1:10 pm · December 15th, 2013

Also handing out awards today was the Houston Film Critics Society. The group also went with “12 Years a Slave,” bringing the film’s Best Picture tally up to six, for those keeping score at home. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sandra Bullock picked up top acting honors, while Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong’o maintained their impressive dominance in the supporting ranks.

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'12 Years a Slave' leads 2013 Online Film Critics Society nominees

Posted by · 9:29 am · December 9th, 2013

The Online Film Critics Society has announced 2013 nominees and once again, “12 Years a Slave” is a dominating force on the regional circuit. The film picked up a field-leading eight nominations. The Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis” and Spike Jonze’s “Her” were a few steps behind with six apiece. The line-up includes passion for Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises” and Johnnie To’s “Drug War.”

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Firsts and disqualifications as a record 76 countries enter foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 11:45 am · October 7th, 2013

Chad enters, but Agnieszka Holland won’t compete for the Czech Republic.

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Denmark's 'The Hunt, Italy's 'The Great Beauty' join foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 9:31 am · September 26th, 2013

Two high-profile Cannes hits join the field as the deadline nears.

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Swedish cinema sings on key at Way Out West fest

Posted by · 8:05 am · August 19th, 2013

Major local productions jostle with the likes of Alicia Keys for audience attention.

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Denmark's Oscar choice between 'The Hunt,' 'The Act of Killing' and 'Northwest'

Posted by · 4:05 pm · August 15th, 2013

The Mads Mikkelsen drama is the safe bet, but the controversial doc would turn heads.

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Is Mads Mikkelsen in 'The Hunt' an Oscar outsider to consider?

Posted by · 5:30 pm · July 15th, 2013

He’s got the reviews and now the celebrity, but will the Danish film get noticed?

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With 'Blue is the Warmest Color' out of the running, a look ahead to the foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 11:30 am · July 1st, 2013

‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ won’t be competing this year, but what will?

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'Amour' and 'The Master' lead London Critics' Circle nominations

Posted by · 6:15 am · December 18th, 2012

‘Beasts,’ ‘Pi’ fend off ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ in Film of the Year field

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A postcard from Malta: Celebration and solemnity at the European Film Awards

Posted by · 1:53 pm · December 2nd, 2012

Europe’s Oscars capture a rich film culture at a crossroads.

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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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London fest prioritizes the people over the premieres

Posted by · 6:52 pm · October 13th, 2012

‘Frankenweenie,’ ‘Rust & Bone,’ ‘The Hunt’ among the festival’s hits so far.

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