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The National Board of Review – Awards Season is Officially Open
Like I said on my earlier post, winning at the NBR doesn’t necessarily mean winning come Oscar night. But it does help jump-start a film or a performance into the race and often is a good look at what...
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Winter’s Bone, The King’s Speech Lead Detroit Film Critics Society Nominations
Most of these are pretty expected. The biggest surprises are no nomination for either Annette Bening or Julianne Moore for The Kids Are All Right and no Inception or The Town for Best Ensemble. I’m...
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S.F. Film Critics Jump On “The Social Network” Bandwagon
Yet another win for The Social Network, David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin. I’m excited to see John Hawkes for Best Supporting Actor! I will be heading the #JohnHawkesForOscar campaign on Twitter, btw....
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“Winter’s Bone” Named Best Film By San Diego Film Critics
This is the first critic group to name Winter’s Bone best film over The Social Network. They also named Jennifer Lawrence Best Actress and John Hawkes Best Supporting Actor. Also Colin Farrell was...
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For Your Consideration: John Hawkes In “Winter’s Bone”
Last year I concentrated my efforts on getting a Best Picture nomination for The Hangover. Clearly, that campaign failed. Regardless, I am rallying around one dark horse contender again: John Hawkes in...
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“The Social Network” Best Film, But “Winter’s Bone” Leads Detroit Film Critics
Best Picture: The Social Network Best Director: Danny Boyle, 127 Hours Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone Best Actor: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale,...
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State of the Race, Updated Precursors Chart
Still seeing several frontrunners – The Social Network for Best Picture, David Fincher for Best Director and Christian Bale for Best Supporting Actor in The Fighter. Best Actress seems to be split...
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Cinema Fanatic’s Favorite Fifteen Films of 2010
So we’ve gotten to the end of the year, which, of course, means end-of-the-year lists. I don’t think 2010 was the worst year ever, but it pales in comparison to 2009. Last year I was in love with so...
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Oscar Vault Monday – Winter’s Bone, 2010 (dir. Debra Granik)
I remember when I first saw this film last fall it was just after Noirvember (wherein I watched about 40 or so film noir classics) and I could feel how Winter’s Bone was akin to those great thrillers....
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Movie Quote of the Day – Winter’s Bone, 2010 (dir. Debra Granik)
Megan: What are we ever gonna do with you, baby girl? Ree: Kill me I guess. Megan: That idea’s been said already. Got any others? Ree: Help me. Ain’t nobody said that idea yet, have they?
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52 Films By Women To Stream On Netflix and Amazon Prime
To help people with their 52 Films By Women challenge this year I thought I’d put together a list of some of my favorite films directed by women that are easily accessible on Netflix and Amazon Prime....
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