Roundup: Connecticut continues to bother 'Lincoln'

Posted by · 5:00 am · February 18th, 2013

Also: The global dominance of ‘Life of Pi,’ and an imaginary Oscar for ‘Argo’.

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'Argo,' 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Sugar Man,' 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' win WGA Awards

Posted by · 6:45 pm · February 17th, 2013

Chalk up another for Ben Affleck’s steamroller.

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Oscar Guide 2013: Best Writing – Adapted Screenplay

Posted by · 7:35 am · February 15th, 2013

‘Argo,’ ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ square off.

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Roundup: Kushner goes to bat for the competition

Posted by · 6:40 am · February 15th, 2013

Also: Ephron to receive WGA tribute, and why Hollywood needs to be stricter.

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'Argo' wins the USC Scripter Award

Posted by · 8:43 pm · February 9th, 2013

In yet another surprise (though I guess there should be none by now with this film), “Argo” has picked up an interesting win en route to the Oscars. Journalist Joshua Bearman (article, “The Great Escape”), author Antonio Mendez (book, “The Master of Disguise”) and screenwriter Chris Terrio (“Argo”) have taken the USC Scripter Award over some heated competition.

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Roundup: Inside the minds of three Oscar voters

Posted by · 6:00 am · February 8th, 2013

Also: The politics of the In Memoriam montage, and ‘Lincoln’ vs. Connecticut

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Roundup: On the humbler supporting stars of 2012

Posted by · 5:00 am · February 4th, 2013

Also: Guessing the win tally for ‘Argo,’ and trailer trickery

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Roundup: Kushner honored with WGA's Selvin Award

Posted by · 7:00 am · January 29th, 2013

Also: Michael Moore on ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and Dr Ruth’s Oscar night tips.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 102 — Oscar nominations and the BFCA Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 11:40 am · January 11th, 2013

In today’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss last night’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards as well as the nominations for the 85th annual Academy Awards.

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The critics choose embarrassment

Posted by · 8:43 pm · January 10th, 2013

I apologized to BFCA president Joey Berlin after this evening’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for being frank about it, but I couldn’t tell a lie: this year’s show was an embarrassment. Appalling, I’d go so far to say.

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Roundup: Why Abe isn't gay (or straight) in 'Lincoln'

Posted by · 6:45 am · November 15th, 2012

Also: Women vying for foreign Oscar, and Channing Tatum’s first 2012 award

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Yes, Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' has a big date with Oscar

Posted by · 12:20 pm · October 17th, 2012

The director’s 27th theatrical feature is a marvel of design and performance.

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