Critics’ Choice Showers ‘Birdman,’ ‘Budapest’ and ‘Boyhood’ with Noms for 20th Annual Awards
“Birdman,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Boyhood” lead the pack in the just-announced nominations for the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards voted on by members of the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Historically, the awards–which will be broadcast live on A&E on January 15, 2015 with Michael Strahan hosting– are the most accurate predictor of the films and talent that will also receive Oscar nods. With 13...
Christian Bale as Moses Powers ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’
The opulence, sophistication and the sheer spectacle of ancient Egypt as the backdrop for one of the most resonant tales in the Old Testament is brought to vivid, 3-D life by director Ridley Scott in “Exodus: Gods and Kings.” It’s the story of Moses, played evocatively here by Christian Bale, who was raised into a life of Egyptian privilege and “knighthood” before learning he is actually the son of Hebrew slaves and is exiled to the...
Breaking the Code: Benedict Cumberbatch Shines in ‘The Imitation Game’
Opening in just four New York and Los Angeles theaters over the Thanksgiving weekend to extremely strong box office, “The Imitation Game” is clearly making its mark as a Best Picture contender. Set mainly during World War II, but going back in time to the 1930s and forward into the 1950s, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the genius mathematician Alan Turing working to break a secret Nazi communications code called Enigma for...
Redmayne, Jones Reach for the Stars in ‘The Theory of Everything’
As we move deeper into the heart of awards season, you will be hearing more and more about British actors Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, and for very good reason. In “The Theory of Everything,” both are equal parts spellbinding, charismatic and heartbreaking as they portray the time and space of a relationship that not only shaped two individuals and their families but the entire universe of astrophysics. As the legendary,...
Primetime Emmy Awards: The Past is Prelude to a ‘Bad’ Night in TV History
With the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards now down in the history books, the television industry’s highest honors will be remembered as an awards show that was all about “in with the old and out with the new.” With repeat program winners in the marquee drama and comedy series categories, it also turns out that every lead actor and actress whose name was announced for their work in those shows has other Emmys at home to keep their new ones...