As I look over the last week of activity, believe me, I’m as over-inundated with “Inception” talk as the next guy. But it is the film that captured a collective imagination throughout the country this weekend and, therefore, it has been a mainstay on the front page. I purposely held the latest Oscar column until […]
OFF THE CARPET: ‘Inception’ to the rule?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:00 pm · July 19th, 2010
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‘Tree of Life’ alone in Apparition stable
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:53 pm · June 30th, 2010
Things looked so upbeat for fledgling distribution outfit Apparition when they started out last year. Masterminded by former Picturehouse head Bob Berney, the company was christened with the acquisition of one of 2009’s best films, Jane Campion’s “Bright Star.” A classy roster of titles followed, including “The Young Victoria,” “Fair Game,” “The Runaways” and, most […]
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1/27 Oscarweb Round-up
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 3:06 pm · January 27th, 2009
A late installment today. Relaxing. • Kvetching over the “Dark Knight” slight, with stats to assist. “The Reader” is officially the worst reviewed Best Picture nominee since 2000 and the lowest grossing as well. [Film.com] • The ‘Slumdog’ smear sure is relentless. It’s just sad to see smart reporters like Dennis Lim taking the bait […]
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