'The Master' named 2012's best in Sight & Sound critics' poll

Posted by · 4:00 pm · December 2nd, 2012

‘Tabu’ and ‘Amour’ take medal positions in poll of over 90 international critics.

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Tech Support: 'Anna Karenina,' 'Snow White and the Huntsman' and 'A Royal Affair' feature in Best Costume Design

Posted by · 6:29 am · November 29th, 2012

Oscar night is known for its glamor. “Who are you wearing” becomes a popular question to ask nominees as they make their way down the red carpet. But on screen, clothes do more than make actors look good. They certainly do that, but they also tell us something about the characters who wear them. They reveal things, telling the story visually like every other element of a production.

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Off the Carpet: The Oscar bait got good

Posted by · 7:07 am · November 26th, 2012

They looked good on paper AND the screen in 2012.

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Roundup: Helen Hunt to receive Spotlight Award at Palm Springs fest

Posted by · 4:12 am · November 16th, 2012

Also: American Cinematheque honors Ben Stiller, and celebrating ‘Argo’ attire

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Roundup: Oscar hopeful 'A Royal Affair' wins big at AFI Fest

Posted by · 6:21 am · November 9th, 2012

Also: THR’s actors’ roundtable, and Virginia loves ‘Lincoln’

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Christoph Waltz elevated to the Best Actor race for 'Django Unchained'

Posted by · 11:30 am · November 8th, 2012

He’ll compete with co-star Jamie Foxx for a spot in a crowded race.

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Tech Support: 'Argo,' 'Les Mis' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' feature in the race for Best Film Editing

Posted by · 7:49 am · November 8th, 2012

Other contenders include ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Flight’

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Roundup: Hollywood's stake in the election

Posted by · 6:05 am · November 6th, 2012

Also: Budweiser wants out of ‘Flight,’ and the many film faces of Lincoln

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Tech Support: 'Anna Karenina,' 'Les Mis' and 'Lincoln' lead the race for Best Production Design

Posted by · 8:14 am · November 1st, 2012

Other contenders include ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ as period, fantasy and contemporary mix it up.

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Roundup: Phoenix keeps riding the truth train

Posted by · 5:00 am · November 1st, 2012

Also: Gearing up for AFI Fest, and is ‘Cloud Atlas’ still a Best Pic player?

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The Long Shot: A hazy shade of winter

Posted by · 3:55 pm · October 31st, 2012

Should the annual December glut of prestige fare be discouraged?

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Off the Carpet: Eye of the storm

Posted by · 10:10 am · October 29th, 2012

With a chunk of the season’s reveals behind us, there’s plenty more to come.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 93 — 'Cloud Atlas' opens as the Wachowskis make the rare press rounds

Posted by · 7:00 am · October 26th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the weekend’s big opener, “Cloud Atlas,” the International Documentary Association nominees and the screenplay categories.

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The Long Shot: Pseu-pseu-studio

Posted by · 3:38 pm · October 24th, 2012

What counts as a ‘studio movie’ in the Oscar race these days?

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'Bernie,' 'Beasts' and 'Moonrise' get a boost from 2012 Gotham nominations

Posted by · 8:16 am · October 18th, 2012

The awards season is “officially” under way today as the first awards show of the season has announced its list of nominees.

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Roundup: Phoenix on why awards season is 'bullshit'

Posted by · 1:58 am · October 18th, 2012

Also: R.I.P. Koji Wakamatsu, and Mendes talks Bond

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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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