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Inside the Critics Choice Movie Awards: What You Didn't See on TV

January 11, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 19 weeks ago

The social scene between commercials, the blown kisses, and Eva Longoria kneeling before George Clooney. The top untelevised moments from inside the rapid fire show.

  

How Do You Pronounce Quvenzhane Wallis? (Exclusive Video)

January 10, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 19 weeks ago

Newly crowned Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis stares down the camera and tells everyone how to get it right.

  

Oscar Analysis: Yes, 'Lincoln' Is on Top, But Watch Out for 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Life of Pi'

January 10, 2013 By Steve Pond 19 weeks ago

With Kathryn Bigelow, Ben Affleck and Tom Hooper not nominated, Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" is the big winner -- but David O. Russell and Ang Lee are coming on strong, too

  

Oscar Predictions: Can James Bond Crash the Party When 8 is Enough?

January 8, 2013 By Steve Pond 19 weeks ago

In an accelerated and unsettled year, six movies look in good shape while a number of others scramble for the available slots; here's who we think is in and out

  

Golden Globes Party Week 2013: Brace For a Champagne Tsunami

January 8, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 19 weeks ago

Everyone's in town, newly minted Oscar nominees (and the snubbed), and the top places to party from Thursday through Sunday.

  

Party in Palm Springs: Richard Gere and Bradley Cooper in His Birthday Suit

January 7, 2013 By Mikey Glazer 19 weeks ago

Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Ben Affleck, Martin Sheen and Ang Lee make the scene at the Palm Springs Film Festival gala

  

'Argo' Is Tops With Online Film Critics Society

January 7, 2013 By Steve Pond 19 weeks ago

Ben Affleck's "Argo" is named best picture and best adapted screenplay by Online Film Critics Society; "The Master" wins awards for Paul Thomas Anderson and Philip Seymour Hoffman

  

Sally Field's Killer Speech is the Talk of Palm Springs Gala

January 6, 2013 By Steve Pond 19 weeks ago

Guests at the Palm Springs Film Fest gala honoring Bradley Cooper, Helen Mirren, Naomi Watts and others left buzzing about Sally Field's marvelous acceptance speech

  

'Argo,' 'Lincoln,' 'Zero Dark Thirty' Score Writers Guild Nominations

January 4, 2013 By Steve Pond 20 weeks ago

With several top contenders disqualified by WGA rules, the guild opts for a slate that also includes "Looper," "Life of Pi" and "The Master"

  

Art Directors Nominate 'Karenina,' 'Lincoln,' Ignore 'Moonrise Kingdom'

January 2, 2013 By Steve Pond 20 weeks ago

"The Master" also passed over; "Argo," "Zero Dark Thirty," "Django Unchained" and "Les Miserables" are among other films tapped 

  

'Lincoln,' 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Les Miz' Land Producers Guild Nominations

January 2, 2013 By Steve Pond 20 weeks ago

"Silver Linings Playbook," "Argo," "Life of Pi," "Django Unchained" and "Skyfall" are also in the running for top movie award from the Producers Guild of America; "The Master" isn't

  

Ben Affleck & Chris Terrio Dissect 'Argo' - and Defend Some Untruths

December 27, 2012 By Steve Pond 21 weeks ago

"Argo" director Ben Affleck and screenwriter Chris Terrio combined humor with heart-thumping adventure for their tale of six Americans’ escape from Iran

  

Controversy Aside, 'Zero Dark Thirty' Continues to Capture Critics' Awards (Updated)

December 18, 2012 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

As more critics' awards are announced, Kathryn Bigelow's controversial "Zero Dark Thirty" continues to pick up top honors; Daniel Day-Lewis dominates acting category

  

Golden Globe Awards Nominations: The Complete List

December 13, 2012 By Brent Lang 23 weeks ago

The full list of contenders for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards

  

'Lincoln,' 'Argo' Get Jump on Awards Rivals at Box Office

December 10, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 23 weeks ago

Analysis: "Argo" and "Lincoln" have blown past box office expectations and one is positioned to cash in when the Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe nominations come out this week

  

AFI Honors 'Argo,' 'Lincoln' and 'Zero Dark Thirty,' Snubs 'The Master'

December 10, 2012 By Steve Pond 23 weeks ago

American Film Institute's list of top 10 films also includes "Silver Linings Playbook," "Life of Pi," "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Django Unchained"

  

'Argo' Actors Get a Palm Springs Honor to Go With Their Oscar Buzz

December 5, 2012 By Steve Pond 24 weeks ago

Palm Springs Film Fest gala singles out Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin and other members of the "Argo" team for Ensemble Performance Award

  

'Les Miz,' 'Zero Dark Thirty' Upset the Oscar Race - But Is One the Big Winner?

November 26, 2012 By Steve Pond 25 weeks ago

Two of the year's most hotly-awaited films, Tom Hooper's "Les Miserables" and Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty," have the potential to upset an already unsettled Oscar race

  

Ben Affleck to Receive Award from Santa Barbara Film Fest

November 13, 2012 By Greg Gilman 27 weeks ago

Ben Affleck will be honored with the Modern Master Award at the 28th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

  

'Skyfall' Nears $90M in Bond's Biggest Box-Office Bow Ever

November 11, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 27 weeks ago

Daniel Craig is the most bankable Bond ever as Sony's "Skyfall" debuts in U.S. with $87.8M and adds another $89M from overseas. "Wreck-It Ralph" is No. 2 with $33M

  

At $49M, 'Wreck-It Ralph' Gets Boost From Storm Regions; Domestic Box Office Soars 15 Percent

November 4, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 28 weeks ago

The debut of "Wreck-It Ralph" was the best ever for Disney Animation; "Flight" also scored with $25 million

  

'Argo' Works, From a Tehran, D.C. and Hollywood Perspective

October 30, 2012 By Janet Janjigian 29 weeks ago

Guest blog: A former D.C. journalist who was based at the embassy in Tehran and went on to become a Hollywood studio exec says "Argo" gets it right

  

'Argo' Rises to No. 1 as 'Cloud Atlas' Fails to Ignite at Box Office

October 28, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 29 weeks ago

In its third week, Ben Affleck's "Argo' tops the box office with $12M as "Cloud Atlas" and "Hotel Transylvania" follow at $9.5M

  

'Cloud Atlas': Moviegoers Shrug So 'Argo' Is Winning Box Office

October 27, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 29 weeks ago

"Argo" is on pace for No. 1 with $13M in its third week.  The Tom Hanks sci-fi saga "Cloud Atlas" is looking at $10M, "Silent Hill: Revelation 3D" at $9.5M " as "Chasing Mavericks" and "Fun Size" fizzle

  

'Cloud Atlas' No Lock To Rock Box Office, But 'Argo' May

October 25, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 30 weeks ago

"Argo," back for its third week, will battle "Cloud Atlas" for No. 1. Debuting "Silent Hill: Revelation 3D," "Fun Size" and "Chasing Mavericks" all vie for young crowds

  

Former Iranian Hostage: 'Argo' Isn't Entirely Accurate, But So What?

October 22, 2012 By Steve Pond 30 weeks ago

Audiences shouldn't worry about the factual errors and omissions in "Argo," says former CIA officer and Iranian hostage William Daugherty

  
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