The Writers Guild of America (WGA) handed out top film honors to the screenplays of “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “The Imitation Game” Saturday night. On the television side, “Louie” and “True Detective” were favorites, winning two prizes each.
'The Grand Budapest Hotel' edges out 'Boyhood' at 2015 Writers Guild Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:44 pm · February 14th, 2015
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Writers Guild members prefer Marvel bubble gum to PTA/Pynchon
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:02 am · January 7th, 2015
The Writers Guild of America announced nominees in the film categories Wednesday. A number of ineligible titles made for a list that could differ quite a bit from the Academy’s.
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Off the Carpet: Waiting on the guilds as 'War Horse' hits the box office running
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:33 pm · December 26th, 2011
The sleigh bells have been silenced, the decorations are ready to be stored another year and the online Christmas spirit is giving way once again to the power of snark. And as we enter the lull between holidays, I glance at the box office and see good news for Disney…
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'Artist,' 'Tinker,' 'Shame' and 'Marilyn' among contenders not eligible for WGA
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:52 pm · December 2nd, 2011
As happens every year, a list of potential Oscar nominees is ineligible for WGA consideration due to a number of issues (signatory concerns, paperwork avoidance, etc.). This year, though, the list seems particularly long.
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