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Oscar Nominees Share Their Favorite Films of the Year (Video)

Awards
 February 24, 2013 By Jonathan Ratliff and Lucas Shaw 16 weeks ago

What were the favorite movies of the Oscar nominees this year? The answers might surprise you (and bet you've never heard of Benh Zeitlin's pick)

  

'Silver Linings Playbook' Dominates the Indie Spirit Awards

Awards
 February 23, 2013 By Steve Pond 16 weeks ago

David O. Russell's Oscar nominee wins four awards, including Best Feature; "The Sessions" takes two acting prizes

  

'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Borrowed Obama's Grassroots Strategy to Land Young Star Quvenzhane Wallis

Movies
 October 24, 2012 By Jordan Riefe 34 weeks ago

From canvassing the countryside for amateur actors to turning baby pigs into mythological creatures, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" odd path to indie-film glory

  

The Oscar Race: So Far, It's Looking Beastly

Awards | Oscars
 August 29, 2012 By Steve Pond 42 weeks ago

Of the films released so far this year, "Beasts of the Southern Wild" looks like the strongest Oscar contender; "The Dark Knight Rises" faces obstacles

  

Can 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Go From Film-Festival Sensation to Commercial Hit?

Movies
 June 26, 2012 By Steve Pond 51 weeks ago

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" may be one of the year's most exciting and singular movie experiences, but Benh Zeitlin's film faces real challenges at the box office

  

Benh Zeitlin on 'Beasts of the Southern Wild': 'We Want to Create New Myths'

Movies
 June 26, 2012 By Steve Pond 51 weeks ago

Benh Zeitlin, director of the year's biggest indie sensation, says "Beasts of the Southern Wild" creates new stories for a culture on the verge of extinction

  

Cannes 2012: Where's the Excitement?

Movies
 May 22, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Day 7: Three movies that weren't ready in time for Cannes steal the spotlight from the movies that did make it to the festival

  

Cannes 2012: In Praise of Its Treatment of Women (Onscreen, at Least)

Movies
 May 18, 2012 By Sasha Stone 1 year ago

Cannes may not have chosen any women directors, but films like "Beasts of the Southern Wild" and "Beyond the Hills" speak with strong female voices

  

'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Rips Through Sundance

Movies
 January 20, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Benh Zeitlin's deranged and touching Delta drama drew the festival's most raucous fans -- and some buyers, too

  
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