‘Joker’ Filmmakers Explore Some of its Mysteries
It’s already one of the most talked-about films of the year, and after the prohibition of reporters asking any questions on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “Joker” two weeks ago, the filmmakers are doing a lot of talking about it. “Joker,” based on DC Comics characters created by Bob Kane and starring the sure-to-be-nominated Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, hit theaters October 4 and topped the box office again this...
Broadcast Film Critics Elect Lincoln With a Record 13 Nods
“Lincoln” is clearly the film to beat at the 2013 Critics Choice Movie Awards. The Steven Spielberg-directed historical epic chronicling the assassinated president’s last few months in office garnered a record-breaking 13 nominations from the Broadcast Film Critics Association in categories including best film, director, lead actor for star Daniel Day-Lewis, supporting actress for Sally Field, who plays his wife, supporting...
LA Film Critics J’adore ‘Amour’ and ‘The Master’
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has bucked early awards season trends by naming the French film “Amour” as best picture and showering “The Master” with a slew of prizes, including runner-up for best picture, helmer Paul Thomas Anderson as best director, star Joaquin Phoenix as best actor, Amy Adams as best supporting actress, and David Frank and Jack Fisk for production design. Another surprise, LAFCA anointed Dwight...
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