A look back at 1992 and the first annual MTV Movie Awards

Posted by · 11:16 am · June 3rd, 2012

You know, day-glo, En Vogue, Rodney King, “You can’t handle the truth,” etc.

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'Albert Nobbs,' 'Beginners' and 'Weekend' feature in Gay & Lesbian critics nominations

Posted by · 7:03 pm · January 10th, 2012

The Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has announced its list of nominees this year, and out front with two mentions apiece were “Albert Nobbs,” “Beginners” and “Weekend.”

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Alliance of Women Film Journalists go with 'The Artist,' Hazanavicius

Posted by · 8:37 am · January 10th, 2012

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists has revealed its list of winners in 30 (!) categories after announcing a slate of nominees recently. The big winner in the traditional categories was “The Artist,” which won Best PIcture and Best Director.

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Bella versus 'Bellflower'

Posted by · 7:46 am · November 21st, 2011

It’s possible that two more divergent explorations of the agony and the ecstasy of love could be found. Possible. But the synchronistic release of the micro-budgeted, darkly masculine, fantasy of love “Bellflower” vs. the blockbusting female fantasy “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” warrants a mention and a brief examination.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 70 — 'Tintin,' Governors Awards, 'Iron Lady' and Gervais back for more

Posted by · 7:59 am · November 18th, 2011

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss Steven Spielberg’s “The Adventures of Tintin,” which closed AFI Fest last week, last weekend’s Governors Awards ceremony, Meryl Streep and “The Iron Lady,” “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” and much more.

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