'Philomena' and 'Before Midnight' top Women Film Critics Circle awards

Posted by · 10:04 am · December 16th, 2013

After a colorful list of nominations last week (check them out here if you missed them), the Women Film Critics Circle has deemed “Philomena” the best film of 2013…about women. The film picked up two other awards as well (the only other two for which it was nominated, in fact, making it a sweeper). “Before Midnight” also scored a hat trick.

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Women Film Critics Circle falls for 'Augustine,' 'Enough Said' and 'Winnie Mandela'

Posted by · 9:26 am · December 9th, 2013

The Women Film Critics Circle has spoken up and, as ever, offered some interesting color in a precursor circuit that seems to be all about a few particular names. This is certainly an opinionated and thorough list of contenders. “Augustine,” “Enough Said” and “Winnie Mandela” led the way with mentions, though “Mother of George,” “Philomena” and “Hannah Arendt” were favorites as well.

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Firsts and disqualifications as a record 76 countries enter foreign Oscar race

Posted by · 11:45 am · October 7th, 2013

Chad enters, but Agnieszka Holland won’t compete for the Czech Republic.

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Roundup: Deneuve honored by European Film Awards

Posted by · 6:09 am · September 26th, 2013

Also: Ranking Ron Howard’s oeuvre, and is this Lubezki’s year?

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Roundup: Putting the brakes on '12 Years a Slave'

Posted by · 3:13 am · September 16th, 2013

Also: Is the film made to engender white guilt?

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Saudi Arabia makes history with 'Wadjda' in foreign Oscar race, Dutch enter 'Borgman'

Posted by · 6:30 pm · September 13th, 2013

Looks like the race might have a new frontrunner.

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'Mother, I Love You,' 'Short Term 12' and 'Wadjda' among LA Film Fest winners

Posted by · 3:30 pm · June 23rd, 2013

Chinese auteur Tsai Ming-liang won the short film award.

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'Only God Forgives' wins top honors at Sydney Film Fest

Posted by · 11:45 am · June 17th, 2013

The divisive thriller beat Sarah Polley’s ‘Stories We Tell,’ among others.

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'Frances Ha,' 'Hyde Park on Hudson' and more set for 39th Telluride Film Festival

Posted by · 9:47 am · August 30th, 2012

I’ve just landed at the airport and gotten a look at the fresh-off-the-presses release announcing the line-up for the 39th annual Telluride Film Festival. As I await the shuttle into Telluride for my fourth-straight SHOW, and as many of my Los Angeles brethren board the charter flight into Montrose here, let’s dig in and see what’s in store.

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