2014: the year in movie superlatives

Posted by · 10:30 am · December 31st, 2014

Wrapping up the year, a look at the best of the best across a wide spectrum of film categories, those recognized by the Academy and otherwise.

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'Birdman' and genre love from Las Vegas film critics

Posted by · 12:44 pm · December 18th, 2014

The Las Vegas Film Critics Society is the latest regional critics group to unveil award winners for 2014, and it was “Birdman” that came away the biggest hit with seven awards, including Best Picture.

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Chicago critics board the 'Boyhood' bandwagon

Posted by · 7:51 pm · December 15th, 2014

The Chicago Film Critics Association announced 2014 superlatives Monday night and it was “Boyhood” coming out on top. Also, in what must have been a heartwarming moment during the announcement dinner, “Life Itself” won Best Documentary.

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Did Oscar return to the Sundance Film Festival this year?

Posted by · 1:43 pm · January 29th, 2014

Did the 2015 awards season sprout in Park City this year? We take a look at some of the possibilities.

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