'Man of Steel' grounded by Best Visual Effects Oscar bake-off list

Posted by · 1:32 pm · December 5th, 2013

Sorry, it’s a little ridiculous that “Man of Steel” — I don’t care WHAT you think of the film otherwise — was left off the Academy’s list of seven bake-off finalists for Best Visual Effects. But these things are often about politics, and I imagine there was plenty of that at play here.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Thor: The Dark World'

Posted by · 12:56 pm · November 8th, 2013

The Marvel superhero sequel has been out for over a week internationally, and hits US screens today. Now, it’s your turn to share your thoughts on the hammer-wielding god’s return.

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Taking stock of the Best Visual Effects race during the summer blockbuster season

Posted by · 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.

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Chris O'Dowd on 'The Sapphires,' making it in America and why he's no Ken doll

Posted by · 11:32 am · March 21st, 2013

From ‘Bridesmaids’ to ‘Girls,’ the Irish comedian’s star is in rapid ascendancy.

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