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Spike Jonze and 'Her' Win National Board of Review Top Awards
4 December 2013 10:34 AM, PST | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The National Board of Review have announced the winners of the 2013 awards. Spike Jonze's "Her," the story of a man (Joaquin Phoenix) who falls in love with the voice of his computer's operating system, has been named Best Film of 2013, with Jonze winning Best Director. "Spike Jonze is one of the most talented and visionary filmmakers working today," said Annie Schulhof, Nbr President. "In Her, he explores the age-old themes of love and human connection in a completely fresh and innovative way. It is an outstanding achievement that is sure to become a new classic." The news comes a day after The New York Film Critics Circle named David O. Russell's "American Hustle" the best film of 2013. Once again, "12 Years a Slave," "Gravity" and "Inside Llewyn Davis" were largely shut out of the top awards (although "Gravity" won the Creative Innovation in Filmmaking Award" and the Coen Brothers won Best Original Screenplay). Interestingly, »
- Paula Bernstein
'Breaking Bad,' 'Orange is the New Black' Nab Multiple WGA Award Nominations
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The WGA Awards announced the 2014 nominees for television writing, with "Breaking Bad" and "Orange is the New Black" doing particularly well in their respective final and first seasons. The ceremony will take place February 1st in New York and Los Angeles, at the Edison Ballroom and the Jw Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live. The film nominees will be announced January 3rd. Drama Series Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC The Good Wife, Written by Meredith Averill, Leonard Dick, Keith Eisner, Jacqueline Hoyt, Ted Humphrey, Michelle King, Robert King, Erica Shelton Kodish, Matthew Montoya, J.C. Nolan, Luke Schelhaas, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Craig Turk, Julie Wolfe; CBS Homeland, Written by Henry Bromell, William E. Bromell, Alexander Cary, Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Barbara Hall, Patrick Harbinson, Chip Johannessen, Meredith Stiehm, Charlotte Stoudt, James Yoshimura; Showtime House »
- Alison Willmore
The 15 Best Film Scores Of 2013
52 minutes ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Even as frequent soundtrack listeners, it's only at the end of the year, when we come to take stock of the various scores that have passed through our ear canals over the previous twelve months, that it's possible to get a measure of the state of composition for film. Which is to say that, having spent the last few days relistening to some of the major scores of 2013, it's been a fantastic year. From industry veterans working on megabudget tentpoles to major rock bands teaming with acclaimed auteurs to low-key indie types making their soundtrack debut with tiny overlooked pictures, there's been a breadth and depth to the film music of 2013 that, as a site that started off focusing on that side of things, has made us very happy indeed. As such, it proved nearly impossible to pick our favorites, let alone to put them in any kind of order. »
- The Playlist Staff
No Comment Two (The Invention of Facts)
55 minutes ago | MUBI | See recent MUBI news »
I started writing this piece a little over two years ago when, wondering if this was a debate whose terms I wanted to propagate, I thought twice. After the recent Godard retro in New York, however, thinking thrice, I've decided not to think about it again. With very special thanks to Sam Engel, Matthew Flanagan, Danny Kasman, Andy Rector, Gina Telaroli, who provided so much of the source code for this piece. There's no greater fount of wisdom in the world for a guy to plagiarize.
And so:
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“Pauvres choses! Elles n’ont que le nom qu’on leur impose.”
“Poor things! They have nothing but the name imposed upon them.” — Film Socialisme
“You can stick your little pins in that voodoo doll.
Very sorry baby, doesn’t look like me at all.” — Leonard Cohen, “Tower of Song”
"Three Jewish characters, it's a lot for a single film. The fourth »
- David Phelps
What Do You Do When Your Funding Falls Through? PROXiMITY
1 hour ago | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
What do you do when the funding for your short movie falls through? Make a different short movie! That’s what Ryan Connolly of Film Riot did after a large portion of the funding he was counting on for his big-budget short film project Outsiders fell through just days before shooting was to begin. In a similar situation most people would probably spend a week or so re-evaluating their life choices. But since they had the gear and the people had already flown in, Connolly decided instead to come up with, and shoot, a different short. The result is PROXiMITY, an […] »
- Michael Murie
Oscar Isaac Talks Going From Punk To Folk With 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' Upcoming Films 'A Most Violent Year & 'Ex Machina'
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While he doesn't create his own obstacles to success that Llewyn Davis might, Oscar Isaac likely related to being perpetually on the cusp of stardom before landing the lead role in the latest from the Coen brothers. With films like "Robin Hood," "Drive," "Che" and "The Bourne Legacy" filling his CV, and experience working with filmmakers like Ridley Scott (twice), Steven Soderbergh, Nicolas Winding Refn and more, it's clear to anyone who caught those performances that it was just a matter of time until Isaac got the opportunity to show what he could do with a leading part. And luckily for him and us, the Coens did just that by putting him front and center of "Inside Llewyn Davis" (our review). Wearied but never defeated, not always making the best choices but never unlikeable, folk singer Llewyn Davis spends a week trying to keep his personal life in order while »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Watch: Lana Del Rey's Bizarre & Strange 27-Minute Short Film 'Tropico'
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Oh right, Lana Del Rey. The hugely hyped pop star didn't quite take off the way the blogosphere predicted she would when she dropped Born To Die last year, but the music world loves nothing more than a good comeback story. And it seems like she's going for broke this time out. The singer has dropped an absolutely bonkers 27-minute short film entitled "Tropico," which riffs on Bible stories in the most strange, surreal and bizarre way possible. So, of course, it's a must watch. Anthony Mandler, attached to direct Daniel Radcliffe in "Tokyo Vice," is at the helm. [Pitchfork] »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Watch: 'Is This Really What You Think of Women?' Indie Filmmakers Ask Mainstream Media
1 hour ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The people at The Representation Project have just released a video that takes a look at how women were portrayed in the media in 2013. While there were a number of popular films and television shows with female leads and women professionals received more recognition for the work they do in certain ways (like more directing Emmy nominations than any other year), the whole picture isn't pretty. Read More: Gender Inequality in Film: In Infographic Form The indie filmmakers at The Representation Project produced the 2011 Sundance doc "Miss Representation" about women and the media. Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom created the organization after the success of the film. »
- Indiewire
Nymphomaniac Set for March and April Us Release
1 hour ago | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
The latest surprise twist in Nymphomaniac‘s marathon marketing campaign is not one of the visual variety. Well, not yet. Magnolia Pictures announced today its Us theatrical and VOD release dates for Nymphomaniac: Part One and Nymphomaniac: Part Two. Forgoing the festival circuit, the first part of von Trier’s latest provocation will be available on demand March 6, 2014, and in theaters March 21, 2014, with Part Two released on VOD April 3, 2014, and theatrically, April 18, 2014. Nymphomaniac: Part One unfolds as Seligman (Stellan Skarsgård) discovers a beaten Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) in an alley way, and takes her into his home […] »
- Sarah Salovaara
Watch: 30-Minute Conversation Between Michel Gondry & Linguist/Philosopher Noam Chomsky
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Michel Gondry’s latest film, the Noam Chomsky documentary “Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy," made its theatrical premiere just over two weeks ago. The movie combines Gondry’s unique, whimsical style of animation with a series of conversations the director had with Chomsky. One of our own writers was quite smitten with the film, describing it as “a reverse 'Drunk History'—surreal, humorous visualizations of sober ideas with their own internal logic.” Thankfully, the film’s release allowed for the chance to see Michael Gondry and Noam Chomsky together once again in a 30-minute chat during last month’s NYC Doc Festival. The discussion was put together by Democracy Now! and moderated by Anthony Arnove. Together, Gondry and Chomsky talk about how they originally met, how Chomsky comes up with his process of exploring ideas, and they also speak candidly about their educational achievements (or lack thereof). Like the film, »
- Ken Guidry
'American Hustle' is Flashy, Funky and Full of Unforgettable Performances: A Recap of the Reviews So Far
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
With David O. Russell's "American Hustle" a mere week away from being released, reviews of the "Goodfellas"-esque crime and corruption drama have been steadily pouring in. While the film's structure and narrative have generally earned good though not necessarily great reviews, the cast including Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence, have almost universally attracted praise and Oscar talk with the spotlight edging slightly closer to Bale and Lawrence. "American Hustle" will be released theatrically December 13. Here's a recap of the reviews so far: Eric Kohn, Indiewire: Russell turns the pursuit of the American dream into the ultimate escapism. Despite the flashy period details, "American Hustle" maintains an appeal that's resolutely modern. Justin Chang, Variety: You've seen smoother, more elegant con movies than "American Hustle," but probably none quite so big-hearted or so rudely, insistently entertaining. As directed by that master »
- Ramzi De Coster
“I Can’t Hate Anyone Unless I Love Them:” Drew Tobia, Eleanore Pienta and Rachel Wolther on See You Next Tuesday
2 hours ago | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
Once in a while, a film comes across your radar that plays so perfectly to your sensibilities, it seems someone handcrafted it with you in mind. These sorts of films are usually small, personal endeavors, that — preference-pending — are too niche for mass audiences, and struggle to find the complimentary festival or forum that will realize their loaded potential. Drew Tobia’s See You Next Tuesday is the lastest entry in this unjustly underground canon. A cult hit in the making if there ever was one, See You Next Tuesday concerns Mona, a pregnant, loudmouthed, lonesome and unhinged grocery store cashier, inhabited by the utterly uninhibited […] »
- Sarah Salovaara
The Coen Brothers Say They're Also Working On A "Musical Comedy"
2 hours ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
With "Inside Llewyn Davis" opening tomorrow, it seems folks are already eager to find out what the Coen Brothers might do next. Thankfully, they generally don't take too long between pictures and usually have a few ideas on the boil. Earlier this week we learned they have some kind of "sandal movie" set in ancient Rome brewing (perhaps they've revisited their once mooted "Hail Caesar"—about a '20s theater group putting on a production of "Julius Casear"—that at one point had George Clooney linked to star?) and now they've teased something else they've got cooking. Chatting with Vulture, the sibling pair once again finished each other's sentences, all while hinting at yet another music based flick. "But one of the two things we're writing right now, it's not a musical per se …" Ethan said, with Joel adding, "… but it has what might be considered more traditional musical numbers. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Critic's Picks: The Top 10 Films of 2013 According to Indiewire's Film Critic
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Let's be honest: No overview of the year in cinema can fully convey its range. Each year, hundreds of movies make their way into theaters, television and digital platforms, while countless others crop up at festivals around the world. Top 10 lists are particularly strange, fickle ways of reducing that dense onslaught into a more comprehensible package. But anyone bitter or clueless enough to dismiss 2013 or any other year as a particularly week one for the medium clearly didn't experience enough of it. And yet: This was a weak year for blockbusters. "Gravity" and the forthcoming "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" provided the top spectacles among mainstream releases, mainly by using special effects as storytelling devices rather than pure smoke and mirrors to bury other shortcomings. However, if Hollywood product sagged more than usual, the year was especially strong in virtually every other respect. My own list of favorites released this year, »
- Eric Kohn
Lars von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac' Divided in Two, Sets U.S. Theatrical And VOD Release Dates
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Get ready for some nympho action. Lars von Trier's controversial "Nymphomaniac" will be released as two feature length films in March and April in the Us, respectively, the film's distributor Magnolia Pictures announced today. The films will be available on VOD before hitting theaters. "Nymphomaniac: Part One" will open in theaters on March 21, 2014, and be available On Demand as of March 6, 2014. "Nymphomaniac: Part Two" will open in theaters on April 18, 2014 and be available On Demand as of April 3, 2014. According to Magnolia, "Nymphomaniac: Part One" is the story of Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who is discovered badly beaten in an alley by an older bachelor, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgard), who takes her into his home. As he tends to her wounds, she recounts the erotic story of her adolescence and young-adulthood (portrayed in flashback by Stacy Martin). "Part One" also stars Shia Labeouf, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, »
- Indiewire
Lars von Trier's Two-Part 'Nymphomaniac' Going VOD First, Followed By Theatrical As U.S. Release Dates Set
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It's coming. (Sorry). Magnolia Pictures has officially set the U.S. release dates for each installment of Lars Von Trier's two part sex epic "Nymphomaniac," and you'll be able to watch it in the comfort of your own home right away. Following the successful template of their release of "Melancholia," Magnolia will drop "Nymphomaniac: Part One" On Demand on March 6, 2014 followed by "Nymphomaniac: Part Two" going digital a month later on April 3,2014. But don't fear, if you want to see Shia Labeouf naked on the biggest screen possible, the theatrical dates will quickly follow on March 21, 2014 and April 18, 2014 for each part, respectively. Again, this rollout plan worked very well for Magnolia with Lars Von Trier's end of the world flick, so why mess with a good thing? Either way, you'll get the movie in the flavor you want. Official press release below: New York (December 5, 2013) – Magnolia Pictures announced today the U. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
5 Daily Tech Stories That Filmmakers (and Film Fans) Must Read: Docs on Sale in iTunes, 'Veronica Mars' Movie and More
3 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
1. Docs on Sale: Documentaries, including a few that made the short list for next year's Academy Awards -- "Blackfish," "Stories We Tell," and "Cutie and the Boxer" -- are on sale to purchase in the iTunes store for under $10. "Dirty Wars" is also on sale to rent for just 99 cents. Check it out here. 2. Veronica Mars: A year after the "Veronica Mars" movie launched its historic Kickstarter campaign, raising a record-setting $5.7 million and sparking many debates about the future of crowdfunding, news has come that the resulting feature will open in theaters in March. Read more here. 3. Film Preservation: Depressing news: Yesterday, we covered the report from the National Film Preservation Board that a startling amount of silent films from 1912-1929 have been lost due to decay (or destroyed by fire) or neglect. 4. Hal Hartley: Good news: The indie director's Kickstarter campaign for "Ned Rifle," the third in »
- Paula Bernstein
New Pics From 'Transformers: Age Of Extinction,' Mark Wahlberg Says He's Signed For 3 Films, Michael Bay Open For More
3 hours ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Despite saying last summer that “Transformers: Age Of Extinction” would be his last at-bat, it seems Michael Bay’s having a great time on set and may have changed his mind about walking away from the hugely successful franchise. And he may not be alone in continuing the saga of giant robots and rampant product placement. In an interesting roundtable discussion THR held with some notable producers behind awards contenders (watch the whole thing here), Mark Wahlberg talked about the difficulties of signing up actors and renegotiating as a franchise gets successful. While the actor-producer at first explained all the problems getting the “Entourage” movie off the ground—“Everybody’s saying it was all about money. It wasn’t, necessarily”—he also talked about his own experiences as an actor at the mercy of other producers, saying “You know ‘Transformers,’ I definitely had to sign up for three. Does that mean we’ll make three? »
- Cain Rodriguez
Emile Hirsch Dishes on John Belushi Biopic at 'Lone Survivor' Awards Lunch
3 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The same day it was named as one of the National Board of Review's top 10 films of the year, "Lone Survivor" was celebrated with a luncheon yesterday in New York, hosted by Universal Pictures. Emile Hirsch, one the film's ensemble players, learned of the good news via his co-star in the film, Mark Wahlberg. "This means so, so much," Hirsch told Indiewire, clearly moved by the honor. "More than any film out there, this is about something that's going on now. It's relevant, it's in the news." Based on The New York Times bestselling true story of the same name, Peter Berg's powerful film follows four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative who are ambushed by the enemy in the mountains of Afghanistan. Hirsch plays one of the real-life Seal members, alongside Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch and Ben Foster, all of whom were in attendance, »
- Nigel M Smith
The 7 Indie Films You Must See This December
3 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The final weeks of 2013 are upon, and while that also means the weather outside is a bit frightening (at least for a good half of America), what better reason to hit the warmth of the movie theater? While the studios are bringing out their big guns for December -- from "American Hustle" to "Her" to "Saving Mr. Banks" to "The Wolf of Wall Street" -- there's plenty en route from indie and specialty distributors that's just as deserving of your time. As an extension of our fall indie preview, Indiewire is offering the last of four monthly fall "must-see" lists to make cinematic decision-making amidst this alleged month or months as easy as possible. From the latest from the Coen brothers to another sure fire bet for Meryl Streep to nab an Oscar nominations, here's 7 films you should definitely try and see this December: 1. Inside Llewyn Davis (December 6) Director: »
- Indiewire
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