Nine double-dipping Oscar nominees have multiple shots on goal this year

Posted by · 12:22 pm · January 11th, 2013

Another year, another set of Oscar nominees. And while all are lucky to be in the mix, some are twice as lucky. There are always a few double dippers each year, individuals recognized in multiple categories or, sometimes, twice in the same category. So who’s in the club this time around?

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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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'Skyfall,' 'Best Exotic,' 'Ted' join the usual in ACE Eddie nominations

Posted by · 5:00 am · January 11th, 2013

The American Cinema Editors (ACE) decided there was no rush and chose to hold its announcement for nominations honoring excellence in filmmaking until after the Oscar nominations landed. This despite being ready to announce on Tuesday. I applaud them for that. Just because the Academy says “jump” doesn’t mean you have to.

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Tech Support: 'Life of Pi' and 'Lincoln' lead the crafts category nominations

Posted by · 12:04 pm · January 10th, 2013

And they’re here. Another year come and another set of nominees in the Academy’s crafts categories, highlighting the invaluable contributions to our movies by behind-the-lines, “below the line” artists.

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'Lincoln' leads, 'Pi' and 'Silver Linings' surge as the Academy serves up a few surprises

Posted by · 6:22 am · January 10th, 2013

Three DGA nominees miss the cut for Best Director

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Tech Support: Paul N.J. Ottosson on the subtly explosive soundscapes of 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Posted by · 12:25 pm · January 9th, 2013

The Oscar-winning sound designer takes an organic approach to action.

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'Lincoln' wins with Iowa critics

Posted by · 9:03 am · January 9th, 2013

“Lincoln” has picked up a third Best Picture critics prize, landing the Iowa Film Critics Association award for the year’s best film. Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones were also singled out for the biopic, while Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty”) and Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables”) rounded out the acting honors.

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Tech Support: Final predictions for Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing

Posted by · 7:45 am · January 9th, 2013

This is part two of our pre-nominations wrap-up. We’ll be looking at Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing.

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What will BAFTA add to the conversation?

Posted by · 3:53 pm · January 8th, 2013

The British Academy announces its nominations tomorrow morning.

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DGA nominees reactions

Posted by · 1:17 pm · January 8th, 2013

All of this morning’s nominees have released statements reacting to their good fortune today. The work ranges from CIA thrillers to journo-cinema, Presidential epics to bombastic musicals, and a little 3D razzle dazzle thrown in for good measure.

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Tech Support: Final predictions for Makeup, Score, Song, Production Design, Visual Effects

Posted by · 7:24 am · January 8th, 2013

So here we go. After several months of previewing the contenders, it’s time to predict the nominees for the 85th Annual Academy Awards in the crafts categories.

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Alliance of Women Film Journalists opts for 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Posted by · 5:02 am · January 8th, 2013

‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ notches up three wins.

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'The Hobbit,' 'Lincoln' surprise with Cinema Audio Society nominations

Posted by · 4:00 am · January 8th, 2013

The Cinema Audio Society has announced nominees for this year’s awards honoring excellence in sound mixing.

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'Zero Dark Thirty' wins big with Vancouver critics

Posted by · 6:00 pm · January 7th, 2013

Just as “Argo” had pulled it to a tie, “Zero Dark Thirty” takes another step out ahead of the critics awards haul with Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Screenplay honors from the Vancouver Film Critics Circle. Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams won awards for their performances in “The Master.”

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Online Film Critics Society goes with 'Argo,' PTA

Posted by · 9:14 am · January 7th, 2013

The Online Film Critics have jumped on the increasingly-strong “Argo” bandwagon and handed the film its Best Picture prize for 2012. Paul Thomas Anderson nabbed Best Director after his film, “The Master,” led the way with nominations. Philip Seymour Hoffman was also recognized for his work in the film. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jessica Chastain won top acting honors and Anne Hathaway picked up yet another prize for her performance in “Les Misérables.”

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'Amour' wins top honors from National Society of Film Critics

Posted by · 12:17 pm · January 5th, 2013

Michael Haneke’s film also takes Best Director and Actress.

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'Anna Karenina,' 'Cloud Atlas,' 'Skyfall' among Art Directors Guild nominees

Posted by · 7:56 pm · January 2nd, 2013

The Art Directors Guild has announced nominees for excellence in production design. A wide cross-section of work was selected, though high-profile exclusions include “The Master,” “Django Unchained” and “Moonrise Kingdom.”

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Previewing the WGA Award nominees

Posted by · 6:15 pm · January 2nd, 2013

Don’t expect the Academy to mirror them too closely.

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