We’re about a week late in wising up to the Denver Film Critics Society’s list of winners this year but, well, better late than never. “Gravity” was the big winner, taking prizes for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Score and Best Sci-Fi/Horror Film. The acting categories all went to the frontrunners save Best Supporting Actress, which went to “American Hustle’s” Jennifer Lawrence rather than “12 Years a Slave’s” Lupita Nyong’o. Steve McQueen’s slavery drama, which was nominated for seven awards, received no trophies.
'Gravity' wins big with Denver critics
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:58 pm · January 22nd, 2014
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Off the Carpet: Could David O. Russell finally strike Oscar gold with frizzy 'American Hustle?'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:37 am · December 23rd, 2013
The precursor film awards circuit seems to have rallied around “12 Years a Slave” as the year’s consensus pick, but could it be “American Hustle” that becomes the most generally agreeable movie of the year for the Academy?
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Kristopher Tapley's top 10 films of 2013
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:30 am · December 16th, 2013
HitFix Editor-at-Large Kristopher Tapley runs down his top 10 films including “Out of the Furnace,” “Spring Breakers,” “The Place Beyond the Pines” and “Gravity.”
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
The best ensembles of 2013
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:36 pm · December 11th, 2013
With the Screen Actors Guild having spoken on the year’s ensemble work, we’re reminded that 2013 was an exemplary year for great cast performances. HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley offers up his 11 best.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Tech Support: A tight race beyond 'Gravity' for Best Visual Effects features hobbits, Jaegers and men of steel
Posted by gerardkennedy · 10:43 am · October 17th, 2013
This year’s race for Best Visual Effects Oscar may already be over as “Gravity” seems undeniable, but the race for nominations is much more up in the air.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Jay Baruchel on 'Goon' sequel, when Batman met Commissioner Gordon on 'Robocop' and more
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:18 pm · September 11th, 2013
A highly entertaining conversation with Jay Baruchel about working with one of his icons, Kurt Russell, in “The Art of the Steal,” when Batman met Commissioner Gordon on the “Robocop” set, the enduring love of “Goon” (sequel on the way) and, most importantly, does he really dislike Los Angeles?
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Tell us what you thought of 'The World's End'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:00 am · August 23rd, 2013
Will you raise a glass to Edgar Wright’s apocalyptic bar-crawl comedy?
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Taking stock of the Best Visual Effects race during the summer blockbuster season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:04 am · July 9th, 2013
We’re right in the middle of the blockbuster movie season so it seems now would be a nice opportunity to look at the race for Best Visual Effects.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
James Franco goes the crowdfunding route – but it's not all about him
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:40 am · June 18th, 2013
Franco will foster new talent on a planned trilogy based on his own short stories
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Tell us what you thought of 'This is the End'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:28 pm · June 11th, 2013
Seth Rogen and friends face the apocalypse today.
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
With 'After Earth' bombing at the box office, that old question: Is the clock running out on movie stars?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:50 am · June 1st, 2013
The concept of movie stardom is evolving. People go to the theaters to see their favorite brands rather than their favorite actors. But is it really as simple as that? Or is the promise of the surprise hit still enough to lend hope to original concepts and creative thinking?
Filed in: HitFix · In Contention
Archives