You might not be aware of it, but the competition is already formally under way in Oscar’s most perennially problematic category, Best Foreign Language Film. For almost two weeks now, official Academy screenings of the longlisted contenders in the race have been in progress, and will continue through January, until all 65 titles have been […]
THE LONG SHOT: Mind your language
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:38 pm · October 28th, 2009
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Foreign film news and notes — 40 films so far
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:21 pm · September 24th, 2009
ANOTHER UPDATE: Thanks to emails for keeping me on track here, but there are some titles I failed to mention. The number is up to 40 now. EARLIER: Anne Thompson is reporting that Denmark has submitted “Terribly Happy.” And Nat has Mexico’s entry as “Backyard.” Make it 31 films. STILL EARLIER: Guy is so much […]
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