Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Chloë Grace Moretz, Eddie Murphy and Margot Robbie to Present At 87th Oscars®
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Chloë Grace Moretz, Eddie Murphy and Margot Robbie will be presenters at this year’s Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, 2015 live on ABC.
Ejiofor received his first Oscar® nomination last year for his lead performance in “12 Years a Slave.” He previously appeared in such features as “Salt” (2010), “American Gangster” (2007), “Children of Men” (2006) and “Dirty Pretty Things” (2003). His upcoming films include “Z for Zachariah” and “Triple Nine.”
Evans made his directorial debut in Toronto this year with “Before We Go.” He starred in 2014’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” reprising the role of the patriotic superhero he played in “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011) and “Marvel’s The Avengers” (2012). His other film credits include “Snowpiercer” (2014), “Puncture” (2011), “Sunshine” (2007) and “Fantastic Four” (2005). He will appear next in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”
Johnson will star in “Fifty Shades of Grey,” which opens this month. She’s appeared in such hits as “The Five-Year Engagement,” “21 Jump Street” and “The Social Network.” Johnson will next be seen in the upcoming films “A Bigger Splash” and “Black Mass.”
Lopez can currently be seen in the thriller “The Boy Next Door.” Her other feature credits include “An Unfinished Life” (2005), “Monster in Law” (2005), “The Wedding Planner” (2001) and “Out of Sight” (1998). She stars opposite Viola Davis in “Lila & Eve,” which premiered last month at the Sundance Film Festival and she will voice ‘Lucy’ in the upcoming animated film “Home.”
Moretz most recently starred in “Dark Shadows” (2012), “The Equalizer” (2014) and “If I Stay” (2014). She previously appeared in such features as “Carrie” (2013), “Hugo” (2011), “Kick-Ass” (2010) and “Let Me In” (2010). She will next appear in “The Fifth Wave.”
Murphy received an Oscar nomination for his supporting role in the 2006 film “Dreamgirls.” He has starred in such features as “Bowfinger” (1999), “The Nutty Professor” (1996), “Coming to America” (1988), “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984) and “48 Hrs.” (1982), and has lent his voice talents to all four of the “Shrek” animated features to date. He will next be seen in the independent drama “Cook.”
Robbie is best known for her breakout role in “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) and can next be seen starring in Warner Bros' “Focus.” She is currently in production on Paramount's “Untitled Tina Fey Project." Her upcoming films include “Z for Zachariah,” “Tarzan" and “Suicide Squad."
The 87th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscars, produced by Zadan and Meron, also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Negromancer News Bits and Bites for August 24th to August 30th 2014 - Update #15
NEWS:
From TheWrap: Team behind 22 Jump Street to reboot old ABC television series, "The Greatest American Hero," for television.
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From DeadlineHollywood: A&E cancels its most popular scripted television series, "Longmire."
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From DeadlineHollywood: Emma Roberts is set for the horror-thriller "February."
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From TheHuffingtonPost: See Miley Cyrus' bathing suit for the cover of V Magazine. You can't swim with that!
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From the AP via Yahoo: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly, secretly married in the France on Saturday, August 23, 2014.
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From TheHollywoodReporter: A complete list of winners at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
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From the WashingtonPost: Fix the Emmys?
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From PostandCourier: Emma Stone set to make Broadway debut in "Cabaret."
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From TheTelegraph: Idris Elba and Chiwetel Ejiofor renew awards "rivalry" at tonight's (Monday, August 25, 2014) 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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From TheVox: "True Blood" never figured out what it wanted its vampires to be
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From YahooMusic: Amber Rose's chain-link dress at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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From TheWrap: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is not gone, nor is it forgotten. It stole the August 22nd to 24th, 2014 weekend box office, according to early estimates. It returns to #1 after spending two weeks at #2 behind Paramount's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot, which is at #2 for this weekend. Guardians won the box office for its debut weekend, before the Turtles returned to cinemas. Guardians is also the #1 box-office hit of the Summer 2014, moving past Transformers: Age of Extinction.
The teen-oriented, If I Stay, opens at #3, according to early estimates and could end up battling the Turtles for #2, when the finally tally comes about sometime Monday afternoon. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," a sequel to the 2004 film, Sin City, is likely a bomb with its $6.6 million debut.
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From BleedingCool: With all the good news Marvel is getting, I thought that I'd bring back this classic bit of bad press.
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From TheWrap: Five Freaky Facts about the Fractured Summer Box Office.
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From YahooCelebrity: "Sleepy Hollow" actor, Orlando Jones, puts a powerful twist on the "ice bucket" challenge. Call it "Bullet Bucket Challenge."
STAR WARS:
From HuffingtonPost: Episode VII cast members take "ice bucket challenge," including Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford.
COMIC BOOKS - Movies and Comics:
From EW InsideMovies: Marvel still trying to talk Joaquin Phoenix into portraying the title character in their planned "Doctor Strange" film. It's a close call, apparently.
From Yahoo: Images from the set of "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
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From CinemaBlend: Rumors, spoilers, and speculation about "Captain America 3."
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From YahooMovies: See Evangeline Lilly's "wasp-y" haircut for "Ant-Man."
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From The Hollywood Reporter via YahooMovies: "Ant-Man" adds new cast members: Rapper T.I., John Slatterly, Judy Greer, and Bobby Cannavale.
OBITS:
From Variety: Actor, director, and producer, Sir Richard Attenborough died today, Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was 90 years old. In 1982, Attenborough won two Oscars for producing and directing the 1982 film, Gandhi. [Sir Ben Kingsley won the best actor for playing the title role.] Attenborough was probably best known for playing park creator John Hammond in the 1993 film, Jurassic Park, and in the sequel, The Lost World.
Attenborough's other directorial efforts included Cry Freedom, Chaplin, and Shadowlands. In the 1960s, he won a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe for his acting.
Attenborough chronicled his 20 year struggle to make Gandhi (which won 8 Oscars) in the book, In Search of Gandhi. Negromancer sends condolences to Attenborough's family and friends. R.I.P. Sir Richard.
TRAILERS AND PREVIEWS:
From 20thCenturyFox: First official trailer for Alexandre Aja's The Pyramid.
MISC:
From GMA via Yahoo: A great story about two men who were friends as boys in Ottawa, Canada, who found out six decades later that they were brothers.
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From TheVox: This pie chart GIF shows how we have paid for music over the last 30 years.
Friday, July 11, 2014
STARZ Celebrates 11 Emmy Nominations for the 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards
STARZ Receives a Network Record of 11 Emmy® Award Nominations Including “The White Queen” for Outstanding Miniseries and Chiwetel Ejiofor for Lead Actor in a Miniseries
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STARZ miniseries and original series were nominated for a network record of 11 Emmy® nominations this morning at the 66th Primetime Emmy® nomination announcement at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood, Calif. The network garnered one nomination in the Outstanding Miniseries category for its original miniseries, “The White Queen” and Chiwetel Ejiofor received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for “Dancing on the Edge.”
“We proudly congratulate our nominees on being recognized for their exceptional achievements.”
"We thank the Television Academy for honoring five of our programs with a total of 11 nominations, which represents a new record for our network," said Starz CEO, Chris Albrecht. "We proudly congratulate our nominees on being recognized for their exceptional achievements."
Complete nominations include:
“The White Queen”
Outstanding Mini Series
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Movie
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score)
“Dancing on the Edge”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
“Black Sails”
Outstanding Special and Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Outstanding Sound Editing
Outstanding Main Title Design
“Da Vinci’s Demons”
Outstanding Special and Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
“Magic City”
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
About Starz
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television channels (Starz Networks), global content distribution (Starz Distribution) and animated television and movie production (Starz Animation), www.starz.com.
Starz Networks is a leading provider of premium subscription video programming through the flagship STARZ® and ENCORE® pay TV networks which showcase premium original programming and movies to U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. As of March 31, 2014, STARZ and ENCORE serve a combined 56.3 million subscribers, including 21.9 million at STARZ, and 34.4 million at ENCORE, making them the largest pair of premium flagship channels in the U.S. STARZ® and ENCORE®, along with Starz Networks’ third network MOVIEPLEX®, air over 1,000 movies monthly across 17 linear networks, complemented by On Demand and authenticated online offerings through STARZ PLAY, ENCORE PLAY, and MOVIEPLEX PLAY. Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires entertainment content, distributing it to consumers globally on DVD, digital formats and traditional television. Starz Distribution’s home video, digital media and worldwide distribution business units distribute original programming content produced by Starz, as well as entertainment content for itself and third parties. Starz Animation produces animated TV and movie content for studios, networks, distributors and audiences worldwide.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STARZ miniseries and original series were nominated for a network record of 11 Emmy® nominations this morning at the 66th Primetime Emmy® nomination announcement at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood, Calif. The network garnered one nomination in the Outstanding Miniseries category for its original miniseries, “The White Queen” and Chiwetel Ejiofor received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for “Dancing on the Edge.”
“We proudly congratulate our nominees on being recognized for their exceptional achievements.”
"We thank the Television Academy for honoring five of our programs with a total of 11 nominations, which represents a new record for our network," said Starz CEO, Chris Albrecht. "We proudly congratulate our nominees on being recognized for their exceptional achievements."
Complete nominations include:
“The White Queen”
Outstanding Mini Series
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Movie
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score)
“Dancing on the Edge”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
“Black Sails”
Outstanding Special and Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Outstanding Sound Editing
Outstanding Main Title Design
“Da Vinci’s Demons”
Outstanding Special and Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
“Magic City”
Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
About Starz
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television channels (Starz Networks), global content distribution (Starz Distribution) and animated television and movie production (Starz Animation), www.starz.com.
Starz Networks is a leading provider of premium subscription video programming through the flagship STARZ® and ENCORE® pay TV networks which showcase premium original programming and movies to U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. As of March 31, 2014, STARZ and ENCORE serve a combined 56.3 million subscribers, including 21.9 million at STARZ, and 34.4 million at ENCORE, making them the largest pair of premium flagship channels in the U.S. STARZ® and ENCORE®, along with Starz Networks’ third network MOVIEPLEX®, air over 1,000 movies monthly across 17 linear networks, complemented by On Demand and authenticated online offerings through STARZ PLAY, ENCORE PLAY, and MOVIEPLEX PLAY. Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires entertainment content, distributing it to consumers globally on DVD, digital formats and traditional television. Starz Distribution’s home video, digital media and worldwide distribution business units distribute original programming content produced by Starz, as well as entertainment content for itself and third parties. Starz Animation produces animated TV and movie content for studios, networks, distributors and audiences worldwide.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
"12 Years a Slave," Beyonce Lead 2014 "BET Awards" - Winners Announced
Young Money, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams and August Alsina Win Big at The “BET Awards” ‘14
Epic Evening Features Performances by Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj, Yolanda Adams and More
50Th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Bill Receives the 2014 Humanitarian Award Presented by State Farm®
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It was a night full of electrifying performances, emotional speeches and unforgettable moments at the “BET Awards” '14 -- also known as the "Black World Cup," according to hilarious host Chris Rock -- which aired live from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE on Sunday, June 29.
Pharrell Williams opened the show with an energetic rendition of "Come Get It Bae" surrounded by a bevy of cheerleaders, and was joined by surprise performer and fellow Virginia native, the amazing Missy Elliott, who brought the crowd to their feet to "Pass That Dutch." Williams became a familiar face on the stage after winning both "Best Male R&B/Pop Artist" and "Video of the Year," and again coming on to present music icon Lionel Richie with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Young Money and Beyoncé took home the most trophies with three awards, as did acclaimed film “12 Years A Slave” which swept the film award categories. Pharrell Williams and August Alsina each won two awards.
The tribute to Richie included a presentation of classics "Hello" and "Still" by John Legend and a pulsating rendition of "Brick House" by Ledisi. Just before Richie came on stage to accept his award, Yolanda Adams delivered a soulful, inspired performance of "Jesus Is Love," bringing the crowd to its feet (and some to tears!) and prompting Richie to admit he was "glad [he] sang the song first." Richie showed off his own skills when he sat at the piano and serenaded the audience with "Easy," then got the crowd dancing along to "All Night Long."
Chris Brown made a triumphant return to the “BET Awards” stage that drew a standing ovation. He proved he hasn't missed a beat delivering an incredible performance of "Loyal," which was amped up even more with appearances by Lil Wayne, Tyga and Travis Barker.
Always one to get the crowd going, Lil Wayne got the mosh pit popping with "Krazy" and "Believe Me." Jennifer Hudson showed off her incredibly powerful pipes during a performance of "Walk It Out" and debut of her new single "It's Your World" as a disco roller derby swirled around her. One of today's hottest rising stars, Jhené Aiko joined John Legend on stage for one of the most impressive performances of the evening.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first album, Usher performed an action-packed medley of his biggest hits, including "Yeah!" "Confessions," "Caught Up" and "Love In This Club," which drew a standing ovation. Nicki Minaj gave an dramatic Alice In Wonderland-inspired performance of "Chi-Raq" and "Pills N Potions," filling the stage with oversized mushrooms, a contemporary dancer and a white rabbit.
T.I. showed off his lyrical prowess with "No Mediocre," while Iggy Azalea wowed the crowd with her skills with her hit single "Fancy." Fan and crowd favorite August Alsina, whose earlier performance alongside Trey Songz and Chris Brown drew squeals from all of the ladies in the house, took home the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award. Robin Thicke gave a mesmerizing performance of "Forever Love," while surprise performers Troop, Color Me Badd and Silk scored huge cheers, as each group took the stage for their biggest hits for a '90s throwback medley of "All I Do Is Think of You," "I Wanna Sex You Up" and "Freak Me."
Presenter Kerry Washington, making her first television appearance since giving birth to daughter Isabelle in April, got in on the night's fun with co-presenter Kevin Hart, who tried to convince the crowd that he was, in fact, Oliver Pope, a reference to Kerry's alter-ego Olivia Pope on her hit show "Scandal."
Taking a cue from Ellen DeGeneres' pizza delivery at this year's Oscar® Awards, Rock provided the audience with a delivery of Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles, which they accepted with enthusiasm. Rock had the crowd laughing throughout the night, thanks to his riffs on a range of hot topics, from Donald Sterling to Jay-Z and Solange to Dr. Dre and the Beats/Apple deal.
A taped performance of Beyoncé and Jay-Z of "Partition" capped the epic night, which delivered on its promise to be the hottest ticket in town. The "BET Awards" '14 drew the biggest names in music, entertainment and sports, with appearances by Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer, Regina Hall, Larenz Tate, Bow Wow, Keshia Chante, Eva Marcille, Terrence Jenkins, Keyshia Cole, Mike Tyson, Nick Cannon, Zendaya, DeSean Jackson, Boris Kodjoe, Gary Owen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chadwick Boseman, Tyrese and Nate Parker.
Tim King (Founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies) and Denzel Thompson (a 19-year-old founder and manager of a successful community urban farm and garden) were recognized as the 2014 Shine-A-Light recipients.
The “BET Awards” is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers and athletes in 19 categories.
In addition to all of these incredible moments, the complete list of “BET Awards” ’14 winners is:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Pharrell Williams
Best Group
Young Money
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Video Director of the Year
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
August Alsina
Best Gospel Artist
Tamela Mann
Best Actress
Lupita Nyong’o
Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
YoungStars Award
KeKe Palmer
Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ - I Luv This
Centric Award
Jhené Aiko – The Worst
Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Best International Act: UK
Krept & Konan
FANdemonium Award
Beyoncé
BET.com/BETAwards (http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html) is the official site for the “BET Awards” ’14 and features all the incredible content from this year’s show. Join the conversation on social media by following BET’s multiple social media platforms dedicated to the BET Awards:
On Twitter & Instagram: @BETAwards, Use hashtag: #BETAwards
On Facebook: facebook.com/TheBETAwards
On Tumblr: betawards.tumblr.com
The “BET Awards” ’14 took place along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® in Los Angeles from June 27-29th. The show will premiere on BET's international network Tuesday, July 1 at 8:00 p.m. GMT.
Encore viewings of the show will air on BET on:
Monday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.* (immediately followed by the post-show)
Saturday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m.*
Thursday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.*
Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials and Lynne Harris Taylor, BET’s Vice President of Specials, will serve as Executive Producers for the “BET Awards,” along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
*All times ET/PT
ABOUT “BET AWARDS”
The BET AWARDS is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The BET AWARDS franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.
ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
ABOUT JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT:
Jesse Collins Entertainment is a full service television and film production company founded by entertainment industry veteran Jesse Collins. For more than a decade, Collins, the company’s CEO, has played an integral role in producing some of television’s most memorable moments in music entertainment. Formerly Executive Producer/EVP of Cossette Productions, Collins has produced ground-breaking and award winning television programming including the BET Awards, the GRAMMY Awards, BET Honors, The UNCF Evening of Stars and the BET Hip Hop Awards. Collins currently executive produces “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” (now going into its 3rd hit season) alongside industry Icons Stan Lathan and Ralph Farquhar; and has worked with superstar talent such as Will Smith, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Prince, Mariah Carey and many more.
Follow us @BET_PR
Epic Evening Features Performances by Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj, Yolanda Adams and More
50Th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Bill Receives the 2014 Humanitarian Award Presented by State Farm®
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It was a night full of electrifying performances, emotional speeches and unforgettable moments at the “BET Awards” '14 -- also known as the "Black World Cup," according to hilarious host Chris Rock -- which aired live from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE on Sunday, June 29.
Pharrell Williams opened the show with an energetic rendition of "Come Get It Bae" surrounded by a bevy of cheerleaders, and was joined by surprise performer and fellow Virginia native, the amazing Missy Elliott, who brought the crowd to their feet to "Pass That Dutch." Williams became a familiar face on the stage after winning both "Best Male R&B/Pop Artist" and "Video of the Year," and again coming on to present music icon Lionel Richie with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Young Money and Beyoncé took home the most trophies with three awards, as did acclaimed film “12 Years A Slave” which swept the film award categories. Pharrell Williams and August Alsina each won two awards.
The tribute to Richie included a presentation of classics "Hello" and "Still" by John Legend and a pulsating rendition of "Brick House" by Ledisi. Just before Richie came on stage to accept his award, Yolanda Adams delivered a soulful, inspired performance of "Jesus Is Love," bringing the crowd to its feet (and some to tears!) and prompting Richie to admit he was "glad [he] sang the song first." Richie showed off his own skills when he sat at the piano and serenaded the audience with "Easy," then got the crowd dancing along to "All Night Long."
Chris Brown made a triumphant return to the “BET Awards” stage that drew a standing ovation. He proved he hasn't missed a beat delivering an incredible performance of "Loyal," which was amped up even more with appearances by Lil Wayne, Tyga and Travis Barker.
Always one to get the crowd going, Lil Wayne got the mosh pit popping with "Krazy" and "Believe Me." Jennifer Hudson showed off her incredibly powerful pipes during a performance of "Walk It Out" and debut of her new single "It's Your World" as a disco roller derby swirled around her. One of today's hottest rising stars, Jhené Aiko joined John Legend on stage for one of the most impressive performances of the evening.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first album, Usher performed an action-packed medley of his biggest hits, including "Yeah!" "Confessions," "Caught Up" and "Love In This Club," which drew a standing ovation. Nicki Minaj gave an dramatic Alice In Wonderland-inspired performance of "Chi-Raq" and "Pills N Potions," filling the stage with oversized mushrooms, a contemporary dancer and a white rabbit.
T.I. showed off his lyrical prowess with "No Mediocre," while Iggy Azalea wowed the crowd with her skills with her hit single "Fancy." Fan and crowd favorite August Alsina, whose earlier performance alongside Trey Songz and Chris Brown drew squeals from all of the ladies in the house, took home the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award. Robin Thicke gave a mesmerizing performance of "Forever Love," while surprise performers Troop, Color Me Badd and Silk scored huge cheers, as each group took the stage for their biggest hits for a '90s throwback medley of "All I Do Is Think of You," "I Wanna Sex You Up" and "Freak Me."
Presenter Kerry Washington, making her first television appearance since giving birth to daughter Isabelle in April, got in on the night's fun with co-presenter Kevin Hart, who tried to convince the crowd that he was, in fact, Oliver Pope, a reference to Kerry's alter-ego Olivia Pope on her hit show "Scandal."
Taking a cue from Ellen DeGeneres' pizza delivery at this year's Oscar® Awards, Rock provided the audience with a delivery of Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles, which they accepted with enthusiasm. Rock had the crowd laughing throughout the night, thanks to his riffs on a range of hot topics, from Donald Sterling to Jay-Z and Solange to Dr. Dre and the Beats/Apple deal.
A taped performance of Beyoncé and Jay-Z of "Partition" capped the epic night, which delivered on its promise to be the hottest ticket in town. The "BET Awards" '14 drew the biggest names in music, entertainment and sports, with appearances by Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer, Regina Hall, Larenz Tate, Bow Wow, Keshia Chante, Eva Marcille, Terrence Jenkins, Keyshia Cole, Mike Tyson, Nick Cannon, Zendaya, DeSean Jackson, Boris Kodjoe, Gary Owen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chadwick Boseman, Tyrese and Nate Parker.
Tim King (Founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies) and Denzel Thompson (a 19-year-old founder and manager of a successful community urban farm and garden) were recognized as the 2014 Shine-A-Light recipients.
The “BET Awards” is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers and athletes in 19 categories.
In addition to all of these incredible moments, the complete list of “BET Awards” ’14 winners is:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Pharrell Williams
Best Group
Young Money
Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Video of the Year
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Video Director of the Year
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
August Alsina
Best Gospel Artist
Tamela Mann
Best Actress
Lupita Nyong’o
Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
YoungStars Award
KeKe Palmer
Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ - I Luv This
Centric Award
Jhené Aiko – The Worst
Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Best International Act: UK
Krept & Konan
FANdemonium Award
Beyoncé
BET.com/BETAwards (http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html) is the official site for the “BET Awards” ’14 and features all the incredible content from this year’s show. Join the conversation on social media by following BET’s multiple social media platforms dedicated to the BET Awards:
On Twitter & Instagram: @BETAwards, Use hashtag: #BETAwards
On Facebook: facebook.com/TheBETAwards
On Tumblr: betawards.tumblr.com
The “BET Awards” ’14 took place along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® in Los Angeles from June 27-29th. The show will premiere on BET's international network Tuesday, July 1 at 8:00 p.m. GMT.
Encore viewings of the show will air on BET on:
Monday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.* (immediately followed by the post-show)
Saturday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m.*
Thursday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.*
Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials and Lynne Harris Taylor, BET’s Vice President of Specials, will serve as Executive Producers for the “BET Awards,” along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
*All times ET/PT
ABOUT “BET AWARDS”
The BET AWARDS is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The BET AWARDS franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is BET's #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.
ABOUT BET NETWORKS
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
Matthew McConaughey Wins 2014 "Best Actor" Oscar
Performance by an actor in a leading role:
Matthew McConaughey in “Dallas Buyers Club” WINNER
Nominees:
Christian Bale in “American Hustle”
Bruce Dern in “Nebraska”
Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street”
Chiwetel Ejiofor in “12 Years a Slave”
Matthew McConaughey in “Dallas Buyers Club” WINNER
Nominees:
Christian Bale in “American Hustle”
Bruce Dern in “Nebraska”
Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street”
Chiwetel Ejiofor in “12 Years a Slave”
Friday, February 28, 2014
2013 Women Film Critics Circle Awards - Complete List
The Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC) is an association of women film critics, who are involved in print, radio, online and TV broadcast media. Founded in 2004, this group is the first women critics’ organization in the United States.
2013 Women Film Critics Circle Awards:
BEST MOVIE ABOUT WOMEN: Philomena
RUNNER UP: Mother Of George
BEST MOVIE BY A WOMAN: Enough Said, Nicole Holofcener
RUNNER UP: Inch' Allah, Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette
BEST WOMAN STORYTELLER [Screenwriting Award]: Julie Delpy: Before Midnight
RUNNER UP: Nicole Holofcener, Enough Said
BEST ACTRESS: Judi Dench: Philomena
RUNNER UP: Barbara Sukowa: Hannah Arendt
BEST ACTOR: Chiwetel Ejiofor: 12 Years A Slave
RUNNER UP: Michael B. Jordan: Fruitvale Station
BEST YOUNG ACTRESS: Onata Aprile: What Maisie Knew
RUNNER UP: Waad Mohammed: Wadjda
BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS: Melissa McCarthy: The Heat
RUNNER UP: Greta Gerwig, Frances Ha
BEST FOREIGN FILM BY OR ABOUT WOMEN: Wadjda
RUNNER UP: Inch' Allah
BEST FEMALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: Philomena
RUNNER UP: Girls In The Band
WORST FEMALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: The Bling Ring
RUNNER UP: Machete Kills
BEST MALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: 12 years A Slave: Chiwetel Ejiofor
RUNNER UP: Enough Said: James Gandolfini
WORST MALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: Only God Forgives
RUNNER UP: Out Of The Furnace
BEST DOCUMENTARY BY OR ABOUT WOMEN: Stories We Tell
RUNNER UP: Girls In The Band
BEST SCREEN COUPLE: Before Midnight: Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke
BEST THEATRICALLY UNRELEASED MOVIE BY OR ABOUT WOMEN: Hellen Mirren in Phil Spector
RUNNER UP: Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
BEST EQUALITY OF THE SEXES: Before Midnight
RUNNER UP: Enough Said
BEST ANIMATED FEMALES: Frozen
RUNNER UP: The Croods
BEST FAMILY FILM: The Wind Rises
RUNNER UP: Black Nativity
WOMEN'S WORK/BEST ENSEMBLE: Ginger & Rosa
RUNNER UP TIE: Winnie Mandela and August: Osage County
*SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS*
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
EMMA THOMPSON: For her eclecticism in switching from period films to fantasy genre, to contemporary settings. And embodying all kinds of women with raw and pure interpretations.
ACTING AND ACTIVISM AWARD
CHARLIZE THERON: For her work for The Global Fund, and for starting the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. Which educates young people about HIV/AIDS
COURAGE IN FILMMAKING
LAURA POITRAS: For bringing the Edward Snowden NSA revelations to light, driven into exile in Germany for doing so, and currently making a documentary about it.
*ADRIENNE SHELLY AWARD: (A film that most passionately opposes violence against women): Augustine
RUNNER UP: Lovelace
*JOSEPHINE BAKER AWARD: For best expressing the woman of color experience in America: 12 Years A Slave
RUNNER UP: Go For Sisters
*KAREN MORLEY AWARD: For best exemplifying a woman’s place in history or society, and a courageous search for identity: Winnie Mandela
RUNNER UP: Wadjda
COURAGE IN ACTING: [Taking on unconventional roles that radically redefine the images of women on screen]: Soko: Augustine
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN AWARD [Performance by a woman whose exceptional impact on the film dramatically, socially or historically, has been ignored]
Sandra Bullock: Gravity
BEST SONG: “Would You Bleed For Love” Jennifer Hudson, Winnie Mandela
MOMMIE DEAREST WORST SCREEN MOM OF THE YEAR AWARD:
*Kristin Scott Thomas - Only God Forgives
JUST KIDDING AWARD: Best Male Images In A Movie: Last Vegas
*WFCC HALL OF SHAME*
Blue is the Warmest Color: I went in knowing almost nothing except general buzz but I hated the sex scenes which were way too long and midway thru I couldn’t wait to flee the theater. Coming out I read how many takes Kechiche required and I was thoroughly repulsed. Who was this for? Then I read the graphic novel and discovered that critical plot points were deleted. Like the fact that Adele’s parents find her in bed with Emma which is why she has to move out — and I was enraged. A three hour movie, and Kechiche is so busy salivating over his actresses that he can’t bother telling a coherent story. Hype for this film makes me nauseous!
Blue is the Warmest Color: It's so obvious a dude with a fetish directed this, it's not only unappealing, it's creepy. His overcompensating hubris isn't worth the praise this is receiving.
The Canyons: Women depicted as powerless and manipulative. Plus, the acting is horrid.
Captain Phillips: The whole might of the USA coming down on 3 starving Somalis?! Repulsive. When the obscenely beefy SEALS arrived and the audience started to cheer, I felt I was watching a “macho” director brainwash audience members into blindly accepting the worst stereotypes of jingoistic male behavior.
Dallas Buyers Club: Shame on Dallas Buyers Club for completely ignoring the LGBT as a group who drove the fight against AIDS to the forefront. The only time gays were mentioned was to let Matthew McConaughey's homophobic redneck character get a laugh at the expense of Jared Leto's transsexual character. The film made it seem as if the whole AIDS community stood on the shoulders of Ron Woodruff when in fact, groups like Act Up were starting the war for proper testing and more drugs way before Ron entered into the picture. It completely demeaned the backdrop Dallas Buyers Club was utilizing for their own characterizing "hero" agenda. Also the film took an extreme opinion against the AZT drug in favor for a plot line when in fact it was helping some patients. The only saving grace was Jared Leto's fantastic performance but unfortunately it wasn't enough.
Enough Already: Why is it that when actresses and even screen goddesses hit a certain age, they're all cast as nags, loons and shrews. No matter how accomplished any of these films may be, the tally of older actress shrewish nags on board is really high this year, as usual. Including Oprah Winfrey in The Butler, Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in August: Osage County, Cate Blanchett and Sally Hawkins in Blue Jasmine, June Squibb in Nebraska, Kristin Scott Thomas in Only God Forgives, and Julianne Moore in Carrie. Refreshing exceptions being Judi Dench in Philomena, Yolonda Ross in Go For Sisters, and Mary Steenburgen in Last Vegas.
Gravity: The women in this group make meaningful choices each year so they speak for me in these areas, the lone exception being Sandra Bullock's performance in Gravity. She's a fine actress, but I found the character to be whiny, cowardly, and full of the wrong stuff - a damsel in distress who needed a man (even if it was just her imagination) to pull her out of danger. I can hardly believe they'd send someone so panicky into space. Give me Sigourney Weaver any day.
Les Salauds [Bastards]: All of the women in this film are depicted as complicit in their own oppression and exploitation. Though it’s a patriarchal system that they exist within, they refuse to fight for themselves or each other, even when a minor is involved. The indictment then is not of the men but of the women. I found this problematic and disappointing from Denis.
Spring Breakers: No depth, little plot and a pitiful depiction of today's college kids. Gratuitous in nothing more than flesh and violence. A grossly and dangerously skewed depiction of young women and their values in today's America.
*Please Note: The WFCC Top Ten Hall Of Shame represents the ‘don’t tell me to shut up’ sidebar contribution of individual members, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the entire Circle. Or may even dissent from an awarded nomination. Also, members may be objecting to particular characters in a film, and not the entire movie. Clarification: If an aspect of the movie is intentionally negative to make a point, rather than offensive, that is not under consideration for this category.
*ADRIENNE SHELLY AWARD: Adrienne Shelly was a promising actress and filmmaker who was brutally strangled in her apartment in 2006 at the age of forty by a construction worker in the building, after she complained about noise. Her killer tried to cover up his crime by hanging her from a shower rack in her bathroom, to make it look like a suicide. He later confessed that he was having a “bad day.” Shelly, who left behind a baby daughter, had just completed her film Waitress, which she also starred in, and which was honored at Sundance after her death.
*JOSEPHINE BAKER AWARD: The daughter of a laundress and a musician, Baker overcame being born black, female and poor, and marriage at age fifteen, to become an internationally acclaimed legendary performer, starring in the films Princess Tam Tam, Moulin Rouge and Zou Zou. She also survived the race riots in East St. Louis, Illinois as a child, and later expatriated to France to escape US racism. After participating heroically in the underground French Resistance during WWII, Baker returned to the US where she was a crusader for racial equality. Her activism led to attacks against her by reporter Walter Winchell who denounced her as a communist, leading her to wage a battle against him. Baker was instrumental in ending segregation in many theaters and clubs, where she refused to perform unless integration was implemented.
*KAREN MORLEY AWARD: Karen Morley was a promising Hollywood star in the 1930s, in such films as Mata Hari and Our Daily Bread. She was driven out of Hollywood for her leftist political convictions by the Blacklist and for refusing to testify against other actors, while Robert Taylor and Sterling Hayden were informants against her. And also for daring to have a child and become a mother, unacceptable for female stars in those days. Morley maintained her militant political activism for the rest of her life, running for Lieutenant Governor on the American Labor Party ticket in 1954. She passed away in 2003, unrepentant to the end, at the age of 93.
http://wfcc.wordpress.com/
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2013 Women Film Critics Circle Awards:
BEST MOVIE ABOUT WOMEN: Philomena
RUNNER UP: Mother Of George
BEST MOVIE BY A WOMAN: Enough Said, Nicole Holofcener
RUNNER UP: Inch' Allah, Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette
BEST WOMAN STORYTELLER [Screenwriting Award]: Julie Delpy: Before Midnight
RUNNER UP: Nicole Holofcener, Enough Said
BEST ACTRESS: Judi Dench: Philomena
RUNNER UP: Barbara Sukowa: Hannah Arendt
BEST ACTOR: Chiwetel Ejiofor: 12 Years A Slave
RUNNER UP: Michael B. Jordan: Fruitvale Station
BEST YOUNG ACTRESS: Onata Aprile: What Maisie Knew
RUNNER UP: Waad Mohammed: Wadjda
BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS: Melissa McCarthy: The Heat
RUNNER UP: Greta Gerwig, Frances Ha
BEST FOREIGN FILM BY OR ABOUT WOMEN: Wadjda
RUNNER UP: Inch' Allah
BEST FEMALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: Philomena
RUNNER UP: Girls In The Band
WORST FEMALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: The Bling Ring
RUNNER UP: Machete Kills
BEST MALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: 12 years A Slave: Chiwetel Ejiofor
RUNNER UP: Enough Said: James Gandolfini
WORST MALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: Only God Forgives
RUNNER UP: Out Of The Furnace
BEST DOCUMENTARY BY OR ABOUT WOMEN: Stories We Tell
RUNNER UP: Girls In The Band
BEST SCREEN COUPLE: Before Midnight: Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke
BEST THEATRICALLY UNRELEASED MOVIE BY OR ABOUT WOMEN: Hellen Mirren in Phil Spector
RUNNER UP: Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
BEST EQUALITY OF THE SEXES: Before Midnight
RUNNER UP: Enough Said
BEST ANIMATED FEMALES: Frozen
RUNNER UP: The Croods
BEST FAMILY FILM: The Wind Rises
RUNNER UP: Black Nativity
WOMEN'S WORK/BEST ENSEMBLE: Ginger & Rosa
RUNNER UP TIE: Winnie Mandela and August: Osage County
*SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS*
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
EMMA THOMPSON: For her eclecticism in switching from period films to fantasy genre, to contemporary settings. And embodying all kinds of women with raw and pure interpretations.
ACTING AND ACTIVISM AWARD
CHARLIZE THERON: For her work for The Global Fund, and for starting the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. Which educates young people about HIV/AIDS
COURAGE IN FILMMAKING
LAURA POITRAS: For bringing the Edward Snowden NSA revelations to light, driven into exile in Germany for doing so, and currently making a documentary about it.
*ADRIENNE SHELLY AWARD: (A film that most passionately opposes violence against women): Augustine
RUNNER UP: Lovelace
*JOSEPHINE BAKER AWARD: For best expressing the woman of color experience in America: 12 Years A Slave
RUNNER UP: Go For Sisters
*KAREN MORLEY AWARD: For best exemplifying a woman’s place in history or society, and a courageous search for identity: Winnie Mandela
RUNNER UP: Wadjda
COURAGE IN ACTING: [Taking on unconventional roles that radically redefine the images of women on screen]: Soko: Augustine
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN AWARD [Performance by a woman whose exceptional impact on the film dramatically, socially or historically, has been ignored]
Sandra Bullock: Gravity
BEST SONG: “Would You Bleed For Love” Jennifer Hudson, Winnie Mandela
MOMMIE DEAREST WORST SCREEN MOM OF THE YEAR AWARD:
*Kristin Scott Thomas - Only God Forgives
JUST KIDDING AWARD: Best Male Images In A Movie: Last Vegas
*WFCC HALL OF SHAME*
Blue is the Warmest Color: I went in knowing almost nothing except general buzz but I hated the sex scenes which were way too long and midway thru I couldn’t wait to flee the theater. Coming out I read how many takes Kechiche required and I was thoroughly repulsed. Who was this for? Then I read the graphic novel and discovered that critical plot points were deleted. Like the fact that Adele’s parents find her in bed with Emma which is why she has to move out — and I was enraged. A three hour movie, and Kechiche is so busy salivating over his actresses that he can’t bother telling a coherent story. Hype for this film makes me nauseous!
Blue is the Warmest Color: It's so obvious a dude with a fetish directed this, it's not only unappealing, it's creepy. His overcompensating hubris isn't worth the praise this is receiving.
The Canyons: Women depicted as powerless and manipulative. Plus, the acting is horrid.
Captain Phillips: The whole might of the USA coming down on 3 starving Somalis?! Repulsive. When the obscenely beefy SEALS arrived and the audience started to cheer, I felt I was watching a “macho” director brainwash audience members into blindly accepting the worst stereotypes of jingoistic male behavior.
Dallas Buyers Club: Shame on Dallas Buyers Club for completely ignoring the LGBT as a group who drove the fight against AIDS to the forefront. The only time gays were mentioned was to let Matthew McConaughey's homophobic redneck character get a laugh at the expense of Jared Leto's transsexual character. The film made it seem as if the whole AIDS community stood on the shoulders of Ron Woodruff when in fact, groups like Act Up were starting the war for proper testing and more drugs way before Ron entered into the picture. It completely demeaned the backdrop Dallas Buyers Club was utilizing for their own characterizing "hero" agenda. Also the film took an extreme opinion against the AZT drug in favor for a plot line when in fact it was helping some patients. The only saving grace was Jared Leto's fantastic performance but unfortunately it wasn't enough.
Enough Already: Why is it that when actresses and even screen goddesses hit a certain age, they're all cast as nags, loons and shrews. No matter how accomplished any of these films may be, the tally of older actress shrewish nags on board is really high this year, as usual. Including Oprah Winfrey in The Butler, Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in August: Osage County, Cate Blanchett and Sally Hawkins in Blue Jasmine, June Squibb in Nebraska, Kristin Scott Thomas in Only God Forgives, and Julianne Moore in Carrie. Refreshing exceptions being Judi Dench in Philomena, Yolonda Ross in Go For Sisters, and Mary Steenburgen in Last Vegas.
Gravity: The women in this group make meaningful choices each year so they speak for me in these areas, the lone exception being Sandra Bullock's performance in Gravity. She's a fine actress, but I found the character to be whiny, cowardly, and full of the wrong stuff - a damsel in distress who needed a man (even if it was just her imagination) to pull her out of danger. I can hardly believe they'd send someone so panicky into space. Give me Sigourney Weaver any day.
Les Salauds [Bastards]: All of the women in this film are depicted as complicit in their own oppression and exploitation. Though it’s a patriarchal system that they exist within, they refuse to fight for themselves or each other, even when a minor is involved. The indictment then is not of the men but of the women. I found this problematic and disappointing from Denis.
Spring Breakers: No depth, little plot and a pitiful depiction of today's college kids. Gratuitous in nothing more than flesh and violence. A grossly and dangerously skewed depiction of young women and their values in today's America.
*Please Note: The WFCC Top Ten Hall Of Shame represents the ‘don’t tell me to shut up’ sidebar contribution of individual members, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the entire Circle. Or may even dissent from an awarded nomination. Also, members may be objecting to particular characters in a film, and not the entire movie. Clarification: If an aspect of the movie is intentionally negative to make a point, rather than offensive, that is not under consideration for this category.
*ADRIENNE SHELLY AWARD: Adrienne Shelly was a promising actress and filmmaker who was brutally strangled in her apartment in 2006 at the age of forty by a construction worker in the building, after she complained about noise. Her killer tried to cover up his crime by hanging her from a shower rack in her bathroom, to make it look like a suicide. He later confessed that he was having a “bad day.” Shelly, who left behind a baby daughter, had just completed her film Waitress, which she also starred in, and which was honored at Sundance after her death.
*JOSEPHINE BAKER AWARD: The daughter of a laundress and a musician, Baker overcame being born black, female and poor, and marriage at age fifteen, to become an internationally acclaimed legendary performer, starring in the films Princess Tam Tam, Moulin Rouge and Zou Zou. She also survived the race riots in East St. Louis, Illinois as a child, and later expatriated to France to escape US racism. After participating heroically in the underground French Resistance during WWII, Baker returned to the US where she was a crusader for racial equality. Her activism led to attacks against her by reporter Walter Winchell who denounced her as a communist, leading her to wage a battle against him. Baker was instrumental in ending segregation in many theaters and clubs, where she refused to perform unless integration was implemented.
*KAREN MORLEY AWARD: Karen Morley was a promising Hollywood star in the 1930s, in such films as Mata Hari and Our Daily Bread. She was driven out of Hollywood for her leftist political convictions by the Blacklist and for refusing to testify against other actors, while Robert Taylor and Sterling Hayden were informants against her. And also for daring to have a child and become a mother, unacceptable for female stars in those days. Morley maintained her militant political activism for the rest of her life, running for Lieutenant Governor on the American Labor Party ticket in 1954. She passed away in 2003, unrepentant to the end, at the age of 93.
http://wfcc.wordpress.com/
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Utah Film Critics Choose "Gravity" as the Best Picture of 2013
The Utah Film Critics Association is an organization of cinema journalists affiliated with publications, broadcasting stations, and online media based in the state of Utah. The group meets every December to votr on the Utah Film Critics Association Awards.
2013 Utah Film Critics Association Award winners:
Best Picture: "Gravity"
(Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity"
(Runner-up: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave")
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Oscar Isaac, "Inside Llewyn Davis")
Best Actress: Adèle Exarchopoulos, "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: [tie] Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine" and Sandra Bullock, "Gravity")
Best Supporting Actor: Bill Nighy, "About Time"
(Runner-up: Michael Fassbender, "12 Years a Slave")
Best Supporting Actress: Scarlett Johansson, "Her"
(Runner-up: Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "Before Midnight"
(Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Original Screenplay: "The World's End"
(Runner-up: "The Way, Way Back")
Best Cinematography: "Gravity"
(Runner-up: "Inside Llewyn Davis")
Best Animated Feature: "Frozen"
(Runner-up: [tie] "From Up on Poppy Hill" and "The Wind Rises")
Best Non-English Language Feature: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: "The Past")
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2013 Utah Film Critics Association Award winners:
Best Picture: "Gravity"
(Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity"
(Runner-up: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave")
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Oscar Isaac, "Inside Llewyn Davis")
Best Actress: Adèle Exarchopoulos, "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: [tie] Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine" and Sandra Bullock, "Gravity")
Best Supporting Actor: Bill Nighy, "About Time"
(Runner-up: Michael Fassbender, "12 Years a Slave")
Best Supporting Actress: Scarlett Johansson, "Her"
(Runner-up: Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "Before Midnight"
(Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Original Screenplay: "The World's End"
(Runner-up: "The Way, Way Back")
Best Cinematography: "Gravity"
(Runner-up: "Inside Llewyn Davis")
Best Animated Feature: "Frozen"
(Runner-up: [tie] "From Up on Poppy Hill" and "The Wind Rises")
Best Non-English Language Feature: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: "The Past")
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"12 Years a Slave" Captures Southeastern Film Critics Awards
The Southeastern Film Critics Association (SEFCA) is a professional organization of more than 40 film journalists working in the print, radio and online media, representing the Southeastern section of the United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Since 1992, SEFCA seeks to “promote the art of film criticism, the ethics of journalism and the camaraderie of peers among professionals working in the print, radio and online media in the Southeast.”
2013 SEFCA Winners:
Top 10
1. "12 Years a Slave"
2. "Gravity"
3. "American Hustle"
4. "Her"
5. "Inside Llewyn Davis"
6. "Nebraska"
7. "Dallas Buyers Club"
8. "Philomena"
9. "Captain Phillips"
10. "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club")
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine" (Runner-up: Judi Dench, "Philomena")
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club" (Runner-up: Michael Fassbender, "12
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle")
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: Alfonso Cuaròn, "Gravity")
Best Ensemble: "American Hustle" (Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: "Philomena")
Best Original Screenplay: "American Hustle" (Runner-up: "Her")
Best Documentary: "The Act of Killing" (Runners-up: "Blackfish," "Muscle Shoals")
Best Foreign Language Film: "The Hunt" (Runner-up: "Blue is the Warmest Color")
Best Animated Film: "Frozen" (Runner-up: "The Wind Rises")
Best Cinematography: "Gravity" (Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Gene Wyatt Award: Jeff Nichols, "Mud" (Runner-up: Greg "Freddy" Cammalier, "Muscle Shoals")
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2013 SEFCA Winners:
Top 10
1. "12 Years a Slave"
2. "Gravity"
3. "American Hustle"
4. "Her"
5. "Inside Llewyn Davis"
6. "Nebraska"
7. "Dallas Buyers Club"
8. "Philomena"
9. "Captain Phillips"
10. "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club")
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine" (Runner-up: Judi Dench, "Philomena")
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club" (Runner-up: Michael Fassbender, "12
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle")
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: Alfonso Cuaròn, "Gravity")
Best Ensemble: "American Hustle" (Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "12 Years a Slave" (Runner-up: "Philomena")
Best Original Screenplay: "American Hustle" (Runner-up: "Her")
Best Documentary: "The Act of Killing" (Runners-up: "Blackfish," "Muscle Shoals")
Best Foreign Language Film: "The Hunt" (Runner-up: "Blue is the Warmest Color")
Best Animated Film: "Frozen" (Runner-up: "The Wind Rises")
Best Cinematography: "Gravity" (Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Gene Wyatt Award: Jeff Nichols, "Mud" (Runner-up: Greg "Freddy" Cammalier, "Muscle Shoals")
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"12 Years a Slave" Dominates St. Louis Film Critics Awards
The St. Louis Film Critics is an association of professional film critics operating in metropolitan St. Louis and adjoining areas of Missouri and Illinois. Founded in late 2004, the group’s goals (according to the website) are to serve the interests of local film critics, and to promote an appreciation for cinema both as an art form and for its societal, cultural and historical context and impact.
The eligibility requirements for a SLFC Award, according to the group’s website: a film must have been shown in the greater St. Louis area in a theater or at a film festival or series, or made available to SLFC members by screening or screener during the past year. Films opening in limited run elsewhere for Oscar qualification but which will open in the St. Louis area early in the next year are eligible.
2013 SLFC Awards:
Best Film: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "American Hustle")
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity")
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club")
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine"
(Runner-up: Meryl Streep, "August: Osage County")
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club"
(Runner-up: Will Forte, "Nebraska")
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: June Squibb, "Nebraska")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Philomena")
Best Original Screenplay: "Her"
(Runner-up: "American Hustle")
Best Art Direction: "The Great Gatsby"
(Runner-up: "Her")
Best Cinematography: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Gravity")
Best Musical Score: "Her"
(Runners-up: "Gravity," "Nebraska")
Best Soundtrack: "Inside Llewyn Davis"
(Runner-up: "Frozen")
Best Animated Film: "Frozen"
(Runner-up: "The Wind Rises")
Best Non-English Language Film: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: "Wadjda")
Best Documentary: "Blackfish"
(Runners-up: "The Act of Killing," "Stories We Tell")
Best Art House or Festival Film: "Short Term 12"
(Runners-up: "Blue is the Warmest Color," "Frances Ha")
Best Comedy: (tie) "Enough Said" and "The World's End"
Best Scene (favorite movie scene or sequence): "12 Years a Slave" — The hanging scene
(Runner-up: "Gravity" — The opening tracking shot)
www.stlfilmcritics.org
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The eligibility requirements for a SLFC Award, according to the group’s website: a film must have been shown in the greater St. Louis area in a theater or at a film festival or series, or made available to SLFC members by screening or screener during the past year. Films opening in limited run elsewhere for Oscar qualification but which will open in the St. Louis area early in the next year are eligible.
2013 SLFC Awards:
Best Film: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "American Hustle")
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity")
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club")
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine"
(Runner-up: Meryl Streep, "August: Osage County")
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club"
(Runner-up: Will Forte, "Nebraska")
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: June Squibb, "Nebraska")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Philomena")
Best Original Screenplay: "Her"
(Runner-up: "American Hustle")
Best Art Direction: "The Great Gatsby"
(Runner-up: "Her")
Best Cinematography: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Gravity")
Best Musical Score: "Her"
(Runners-up: "Gravity," "Nebraska")
Best Soundtrack: "Inside Llewyn Davis"
(Runner-up: "Frozen")
Best Animated Film: "Frozen"
(Runner-up: "The Wind Rises")
Best Non-English Language Film: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: "Wadjda")
Best Documentary: "Blackfish"
(Runners-up: "The Act of Killing," "Stories We Tell")
Best Art House or Festival Film: "Short Term 12"
(Runners-up: "Blue is the Warmest Color," "Frances Ha")
Best Comedy: (tie) "Enough Said" and "The World's End"
Best Scene (favorite movie scene or sequence): "12 Years a Slave" — The hanging scene
(Runner-up: "Gravity" — The opening tracking shot)
www.stlfilmcritics.org
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Oklahoma Film Critics Love "Her" as Best of 2013
The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) is the statewide group of professional film critics. OFCC members are Oklahoma-based movie critics who write for print, broadcast and online outlets that publish or post reviews of current film releases.
The OFCC announced its 8th annual awards list in early January of 2014.
The OFCC 2013 Film Awards:
Best Film: "Her"
Top 10 Films:
“Her”
“American Hustle”
“12 Years a Slave
“Gravity”
“Inside Llewyn Davis”
“Captain Philips”
“The Wolf of Wall Street”
“All Is Lost”
“Dallas Buyers Club”
“Prisoners”
Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron, “Gravity”
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, “12 Years a Slave”
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine”
Best Animated Film: “Frozen”
Best Body of Work: Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club,” “Mud,” “The Wolf of Wall Street”)
Best Documentary: “The Act of Killing”
Best First Feature: “Fruitvale Station," Ryan Coogler
Best Foreign Language Film: “The Hunt”
Best Guilty Pleasure: “Iron Man 3”
Not-So-Obviously Worst Movie: “August: Osage County”
Obviously Worst Movie: “Grown Ups 2”
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, "Her"
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, "12 Years a Slave”
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club”
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, “American Hustle”
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The OFCC 2013 Film Awards:
Best Film: "Her"
Top 10 Films:
“Her”
“American Hustle”
“12 Years a Slave
“Gravity”
“Inside Llewyn Davis”
“Captain Philips”
“The Wolf of Wall Street”
“All Is Lost”
“Dallas Buyers Club”
“Prisoners”
Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron, “Gravity”
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, “12 Years a Slave”
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine”
Best Animated Film: “Frozen”
Best Body of Work: Matthew McConaughey (“Dallas Buyers Club,” “Mud,” “The Wolf of Wall Street”)
Best Documentary: “The Act of Killing”
Best First Feature: “Fruitvale Station," Ryan Coogler
Best Foreign Language Film: “The Hunt”
Best Guilty Pleasure: “Iron Man 3”
Not-So-Obviously Worst Movie: “August: Osage County”
Obviously Worst Movie: “Grown Ups 2”
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, "Her"
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, "12 Years a Slave”
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club”
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, “American Hustle”
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Houston Film Critics Name "12 Years a Slave" Their Best Picture of 2013
The Houston Film Critics Society was founded in 2007. It is a not-for-profit organization of print, broadcast and Internet film critics based in the Greater Metropolitan Houston area.
2013 Houston Film Critics Society winners (in bold) nominees:
Best Picture:
"All is Lost"
"American Hustle"
"Before Midnight"
"Dallas Buyers Club"
"Fruitvale Station"
"Gravity"
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"Nebraska"
"Saving Mr. Banks"
"12 Years a Slave" WINNER
Best Director:
Joel and Ethan Coen, "Inside Llewyn Davis"
Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity" WINNER
Paul Greengrass, "Captain Phillips"
Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
Alexander Payne, "Nebraska"
Best Actor:
Christian Bale, "American Hustle"
Bruce Dern, "Nebraska"
Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave" WINNER
Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club"
Mads Mikkelsen, "The Hunt"
Robert Redford, "All is Lost"
Best Actress:
Sandra Bullock, "Gravity" WINNER
Judi Dench, "Philomena"
Brie Larson, "Short Term 12"
Meryl Streep, "August: Osage County"
Emma Thompson, "Saving Mr. Banks"
Best Supporting Actor:
Barkhad Abdi, "Captain Phillips"
Michael Fassbender, "12 Years A Slave"
James Gandolfini, "Enough Said"
Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club" WINNER
Matthew McConaughey, "Mud"
Best Supporting Actress:
Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle"
Lupita Nyong’o, "12 Years A Slave" WINNER
Octavia Spencer, "Fruitvale Station"
June Squibb, "Nebraska"
Oprah Winfrey, "Lee Daniels’ The Butler"
Best Screenplay:
"American Hustle"
"Before Midnight"
"Her"
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"12 Years A Slave" WINNER
Best Animated Film:
"The Croods"
"Despicable Me 2"
"Frozen" WINNER
"Monsters University"
"The Wind Rises"
Best Cinematography:
"All Is Lost
"Gravity" WINNER
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"Prisoners"
"12 Years A Slave"
Best Documentary:
"The Act of Killing"
"Blackfish"
"Inequality for All"
"Stories We Tell"
"20 Feet from Stardom" WINNER
Best Foreign Language Film:
"Blue is the Warmest Color"
"The Grandmaster"
"The Hunt" WINNER
"Wadjda"
"The Wind Rises"
Best Original Score:
"Gravity" WINNER
"Her"
"Man of Steel"
"Saving Mr. Banks"
"12 Years a Slave"
Best Original Song:
"I See Fire” from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
"Let It Go” from "Frozen"
"The Moon Song” from "Her"
"Please Mr. Kennedy" from Inside Llewyn Davis" (Written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, T Bone Burnett, Justin Timberlake, Joel & Ethan Coen; sung by Justin Timberlake, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver) WINNER
"Young and Beautiful" from "The Great Gatsby"
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2013 Houston Film Critics Society winners (in bold) nominees:
Best Picture:
"All is Lost"
"American Hustle"
"Before Midnight"
"Dallas Buyers Club"
"Fruitvale Station"
"Gravity"
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"Nebraska"
"Saving Mr. Banks"
"12 Years a Slave" WINNER
Best Director:
Joel and Ethan Coen, "Inside Llewyn Davis"
Alfonso Cuarón, "Gravity" WINNER
Paul Greengrass, "Captain Phillips"
Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
Alexander Payne, "Nebraska"
Best Actor:
Christian Bale, "American Hustle"
Bruce Dern, "Nebraska"
Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave" WINNER
Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club"
Mads Mikkelsen, "The Hunt"
Robert Redford, "All is Lost"
Best Actress:
Sandra Bullock, "Gravity" WINNER
Judi Dench, "Philomena"
Brie Larson, "Short Term 12"
Meryl Streep, "August: Osage County"
Emma Thompson, "Saving Mr. Banks"
Best Supporting Actor:
Barkhad Abdi, "Captain Phillips"
Michael Fassbender, "12 Years A Slave"
James Gandolfini, "Enough Said"
Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club" WINNER
Matthew McConaughey, "Mud"
Best Supporting Actress:
Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle"
Lupita Nyong’o, "12 Years A Slave" WINNER
Octavia Spencer, "Fruitvale Station"
June Squibb, "Nebraska"
Oprah Winfrey, "Lee Daniels’ The Butler"
Best Screenplay:
"American Hustle"
"Before Midnight"
"Her"
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"12 Years A Slave" WINNER
Best Animated Film:
"The Croods"
"Despicable Me 2"
"Frozen" WINNER
"Monsters University"
"The Wind Rises"
Best Cinematography:
"All Is Lost
"Gravity" WINNER
"Inside Llewyn Davis"
"Prisoners"
"12 Years A Slave"
Best Documentary:
"The Act of Killing"
"Blackfish"
"Inequality for All"
"Stories We Tell"
"20 Feet from Stardom" WINNER
Best Foreign Language Film:
"Blue is the Warmest Color"
"The Grandmaster"
"The Hunt" WINNER
"Wadjda"
"The Wind Rises"
Best Original Score:
"Gravity" WINNER
"Her"
"Man of Steel"
"Saving Mr. Banks"
"12 Years a Slave"
Best Original Song:
"I See Fire” from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
"Let It Go” from "Frozen"
"The Moon Song” from "Her"
"Please Mr. Kennedy" from Inside Llewyn Davis" (Written by Ed Rush, George Cromarty, T Bone Burnett, Justin Timberlake, Joel & Ethan Coen; sung by Justin Timberlake, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver) WINNER
"Young and Beautiful" from "The Great Gatsby"
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Friday, February 21, 2014
"Gravity" Lifts 2013 Central Ohio Film Critics Awards
The Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA) was founded in 2002 and is made up of film critics based in Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding areas. Its membership currently consists of more than 25 print, radio, television, and new media critics. Each January, COFCA votes on a number of awards, recognizing excellence in the film industry.
The 12th Annual Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards, honoring the best in film for 2013, were announced on January 2, 2014.
2013 Central Ohio Film Critics Awards:
Best Film
1. Gravity
2. Her
3. American Hustle
4. Frances Ha
5. The Wolf of Wall Street
6. 12 Years a Slave
7. Inside Llewyn Davis
8. Before Midnight
9. Upstream Color
10. Nebraska
Best Director
• Alfonso Cuarón - (Gravity)
• Runner-Up: Spike Jonze - (Her)
Best Actor
• Chiwetel Ejiofor - (12 Years a Slave)
• Runner-Up: Matthew McConaughey - (Dallas Buyers Club)
Best Actress
• Adèle Exarchopoulos - (Blue is the Warmest Color (La vie d’Adèle))
• Runner-Up: Brie Larson - (Short Term 12)
Best Supporting Actor
• James Franco - (Spring Breakers)
• Runner-Up: Jared Leto - (Dallas Buyers Club)
Best Supporting Actress
• Jennifer Lawrence - (American Hustle)
• Runner-Up: Lupita Nyong’o - (12 Years a Slave)
Best Ensemble
• American Hustle
• Runner-Up: The Wolf of Wall Street
Actor of the Year (for an exemplary body of work):
• Matthew McConaughey - (Dallas Buyers Club, Mud, and The Wolf of Wall Street)
• Runner-Up: Jennifer Lawrence - (American Hustle and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire)
Breakthrough Film Artist
• Adèle Exarchopoulos - (Blue is the Warmest Color (La vie d’Adèle)) - (for acting)
• Runner-Up: Brie Larson - (Don Jon, Short Term 12, and The Spectacular Now) - (for acting)
Best Cinematography
• Emmanuel Lubezki - (Gravity)
• Runner-Up: Hoyte Van Hoytema - (Her)
Best Adapted Screenplay
• Terence Winter - (The Wolf of Wall Street)
• Runner-Up: John Ridley - (12 Years a Slave)
Best Original Screenplay
• Spike Jonze - (Her)
• Runner-Up: Destin Daniel Cretton - (Short Term 12)
Best Score
• Arcade Fire - (Her)
• Runner-Up: Steven Price - (Gravity)
Best Documentary
• The Act of Killing
• Runner-Up: Stories We Tell
Best Foreign Language Film
• The Wind Rises (Kaze tachinu)
• Runner-Up: Blue is the Warmest Color (La vie d’Adèle)
Best Animated Film
• The Wind Rises (Kaze tachinu)
• Runner-Up: Frozen
Best Overlooked Film
• Short Term 12
• Runner-Up: Mud
http://www.cofca.org/
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The 12th Annual Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards, honoring the best in film for 2013, were announced on January 2, 2014.
2013 Central Ohio Film Critics Awards:
Best Film
1. Gravity
2. Her
3. American Hustle
4. Frances Ha
5. The Wolf of Wall Street
6. 12 Years a Slave
7. Inside Llewyn Davis
8. Before Midnight
9. Upstream Color
10. Nebraska
Best Director
• Alfonso Cuarón - (Gravity)
• Runner-Up: Spike Jonze - (Her)
Best Actor
• Chiwetel Ejiofor - (12 Years a Slave)
• Runner-Up: Matthew McConaughey - (Dallas Buyers Club)
Best Actress
• Adèle Exarchopoulos - (Blue is the Warmest Color (La vie d’Adèle))
• Runner-Up: Brie Larson - (Short Term 12)
Best Supporting Actor
• James Franco - (Spring Breakers)
• Runner-Up: Jared Leto - (Dallas Buyers Club)
Best Supporting Actress
• Jennifer Lawrence - (American Hustle)
• Runner-Up: Lupita Nyong’o - (12 Years a Slave)
Best Ensemble
• American Hustle
• Runner-Up: The Wolf of Wall Street
Actor of the Year (for an exemplary body of work):
• Matthew McConaughey - (Dallas Buyers Club, Mud, and The Wolf of Wall Street)
• Runner-Up: Jennifer Lawrence - (American Hustle and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire)
Breakthrough Film Artist
• Adèle Exarchopoulos - (Blue is the Warmest Color (La vie d’Adèle)) - (for acting)
• Runner-Up: Brie Larson - (Don Jon, Short Term 12, and The Spectacular Now) - (for acting)
Best Cinematography
• Emmanuel Lubezki - (Gravity)
• Runner-Up: Hoyte Van Hoytema - (Her)
Best Adapted Screenplay
• Terence Winter - (The Wolf of Wall Street)
• Runner-Up: John Ridley - (12 Years a Slave)
Best Original Screenplay
• Spike Jonze - (Her)
• Runner-Up: Destin Daniel Cretton - (Short Term 12)
Best Score
• Arcade Fire - (Her)
• Runner-Up: Steven Price - (Gravity)
Best Documentary
• The Act of Killing
• Runner-Up: Stories We Tell
Best Foreign Language Film
• The Wind Rises (Kaze tachinu)
• Runner-Up: Blue is the Warmest Color (La vie d’Adèle)
Best Animated Film
• The Wind Rises (Kaze tachinu)
• Runner-Up: Frozen
Best Overlooked Film
• Short Term 12
• Runner-Up: Mud
http://www.cofca.org/
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Monday, February 17, 2014
"12 Years a Slave" Wins "Best Film" at 2014 BAFTAs - Complete List
by Leroy Douresseaux
"12 Years a Slave" Wins "Best Film"
The British equivalent of the Oscars is the EE British Academy Film Awards (also known as the BAFTAs). The 67th British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. The ceremony was hosted by Stephen Fry and broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD.
Gravity was the leading winner with 6 awards, including “Best Director” (Alfonso Cuarón) and “Best British Film” (a designation that was and still is controversial in some circles). American Hustle won three prizes, including “Best Supporting Actress” for Jennifer Lawrence.
According to what I’ve read, the night wore on, and 12 Years a Slave was not winning in categories it was expected win (adapted screenplay, supporting actress, and even supporting actor). Some thought that the film would not win any awards, but towards the end of the show, the film picked up the big wins. First, there was “Best Actor” for Chiwetel Ejiofor. Then, when it seemed like Gravity and maybe American Hustle would win “Best Film,” 12 Years a Slave escaped with the trophy (going to producers Anthony Katagas, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Steve McQueen.
In the non-competitive awards, director Peter Greenaway was honored with “Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema” and Helen Mirren won “The Fellowship,” the highest honor the Academy can bestow.
2014 / 67th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) winners (for the year in film, 2013):
Best Film: 12 Years a Slave
Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
Best Supporting Actor: Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle
Best British Film: Gravity
Best Debut By a British Writer, Director or Producer: Kieran Evans
Best Original Screenplay: American Hustle
Best Adapted Screenplay: Philomena
Best Film Not In The English Language: The Great Beauty
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing
Best Original Film Score: Gravity
Best Cinematography: Gravity
Best Editing: Rush
Best Sound: Gravity
Best Animated Film: Frozen
Best Visual Effects: Gravity
Best Makeup and Hair: American Hustle
Best Production Design: The Great Gatsby
Best Costumes: The Great Gatsby
Best Short Film: Room 8
Best Animated Short: Sleeping With The Fishes
BAFTA Rising Star Award: Will Poulter
Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema in 2014: Peter Greenaway
The Fellowship: Helen Mirren
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"12 Years a Slave" Wins "Best Film"
The British equivalent of the Oscars is the EE British Academy Film Awards (also known as the BAFTAs). The 67th British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. The ceremony was hosted by Stephen Fry and broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD.
Gravity was the leading winner with 6 awards, including “Best Director” (Alfonso Cuarón) and “Best British Film” (a designation that was and still is controversial in some circles). American Hustle won three prizes, including “Best Supporting Actress” for Jennifer Lawrence.
According to what I’ve read, the night wore on, and 12 Years a Slave was not winning in categories it was expected win (adapted screenplay, supporting actress, and even supporting actor). Some thought that the film would not win any awards, but towards the end of the show, the film picked up the big wins. First, there was “Best Actor” for Chiwetel Ejiofor. Then, when it seemed like Gravity and maybe American Hustle would win “Best Film,” 12 Years a Slave escaped with the trophy (going to producers Anthony Katagas, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Steve McQueen.
In the non-competitive awards, director Peter Greenaway was honored with “Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema” and Helen Mirren won “The Fellowship,” the highest honor the Academy can bestow.
2014 / 67th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) winners (for the year in film, 2013):
Best Film: 12 Years a Slave
Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
Best Supporting Actor: Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle
Best British Film: Gravity
Best Debut By a British Writer, Director or Producer: Kieran Evans
Best Original Screenplay: American Hustle
Best Adapted Screenplay: Philomena
Best Film Not In The English Language: The Great Beauty
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing
Best Original Film Score: Gravity
Best Cinematography: Gravity
Best Editing: Rush
Best Sound: Gravity
Best Animated Film: Frozen
Best Visual Effects: Gravity
Best Makeup and Hair: American Hustle
Best Production Design: The Great Gatsby
Best Costumes: The Great Gatsby
Best Short Film: Room 8
Best Animated Short: Sleeping With The Fishes
BAFTA Rising Star Award: Will Poulter
Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema in 2014: Peter Greenaway
The Fellowship: Helen Mirren
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Saturday, February 15, 2014
"12 Years a Slave" Has Record Night at Black Reel Awards
by Leroy Douresseaux
The evening of Thursday, February 13, 2014 in the Nation’s Capital (Washington D.C., for some of you), the 14th Annual Black Reel Awards ceremony took place. The Black Reel Awards handed out their prizes for the finest accomplishments and achievements of African-Americans and people of the African Diaspora in feature and independent films and television in 2013.
The runaway winner of the night was 12 Years a Slave. Directed by Steve McQueen, the film is a harrowing story of a free black man who is kidnapped from his Northern home and family and forced into more than a decade of slavery. The film won 8 awards, besting previous record-holder, Precious, which won 7 Black Reel Awards out of 10 nominations at the 2010 awards.
12 Years a Slave’s wins included “Outstanding Motion Picture,” “Outstanding Actor” for Chiwetel Ejiofor (who also won “Outstanding TV Movie Actor” for Dancing on the Edge), “Outstanding Supporting Actress” for newcomer Lupita Nyong’o (who also won “Outstanding Female Breakthrough Performance”), “Outstanding Director” for Steve McQueen, “Outstanding Screenplay” for John Ridley, “Outstanding Ensemble,” and “Outstanding Score,” an apparently unexpected win for maestro Hans Zimmer.
Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series was awarded to Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, which also an earned an “Outstanding Director, TV Movie” award for Spike Lee.
2014 / 14th BLACK REEL AWARDS WINNERS (for the year in film and television 2013):
Outstanding Motion Picture
12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Actress
Danai Gurira | Mother of George
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Barkhad Abdi | Captain Phillips
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Lupita Nyong’o | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Director
Steve McQueen | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Screenplay
John Ridley | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Documentary
20 Feet From Stardom | Morgan Neville
Outstanding Ensemble
12 Years a Slave | Francine Maiser
Outstanding Foreign Film
War Witch | Canada
Outstanding Score
Hans Zimmer | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Original Song
“Desperation” by Judith Hill | 20 Feet From Stardom
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male
Barkhad Abdi | Captain Phillips
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female
Lupita Nyong’o | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Voice Performance
Samuel L. Jackson | Turbo
Outstanding Independent Feature
Blue Caprice | Alexandre Moors
Outstanding Independent Documentary
The New Black | Yoruba Richen
Outstanding Independent Short
Black Girl in Paris | Kiandra Parks
Outstanding Television Documentary
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley | Whoopi Goldberg
Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series
Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth
Outstanding TV Movie Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor | Dancing on Edge
Outstanding TV Movie Actress
Anika Noni Rose | The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie
Omari Hardwick | Being Mary Jane
Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie
Octavia Spencer | Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Outstanding Director, TV Movie
Spike Lee | Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth
Outstanding Screenplay, TV Movie
Mara Brock Akil | Being Mary Jane
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http://blackreelawards.wordpress.com/
The evening of Thursday, February 13, 2014 in the Nation’s Capital (Washington D.C., for some of you), the 14th Annual Black Reel Awards ceremony took place. The Black Reel Awards handed out their prizes for the finest accomplishments and achievements of African-Americans and people of the African Diaspora in feature and independent films and television in 2013.
The runaway winner of the night was 12 Years a Slave. Directed by Steve McQueen, the film is a harrowing story of a free black man who is kidnapped from his Northern home and family and forced into more than a decade of slavery. The film won 8 awards, besting previous record-holder, Precious, which won 7 Black Reel Awards out of 10 nominations at the 2010 awards.
12 Years a Slave’s wins included “Outstanding Motion Picture,” “Outstanding Actor” for Chiwetel Ejiofor (who also won “Outstanding TV Movie Actor” for Dancing on the Edge), “Outstanding Supporting Actress” for newcomer Lupita Nyong’o (who also won “Outstanding Female Breakthrough Performance”), “Outstanding Director” for Steve McQueen, “Outstanding Screenplay” for John Ridley, “Outstanding Ensemble,” and “Outstanding Score,” an apparently unexpected win for maestro Hans Zimmer.
Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series was awarded to Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, which also an earned an “Outstanding Director, TV Movie” award for Spike Lee.
2014 / 14th BLACK REEL AWARDS WINNERS (for the year in film and television 2013):
Outstanding Motion Picture
12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Actress
Danai Gurira | Mother of George
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Barkhad Abdi | Captain Phillips
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Lupita Nyong’o | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Director
Steve McQueen | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Screenplay
John Ridley | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Documentary
20 Feet From Stardom | Morgan Neville
Outstanding Ensemble
12 Years a Slave | Francine Maiser
Outstanding Foreign Film
War Witch | Canada
Outstanding Score
Hans Zimmer | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Original Song
“Desperation” by Judith Hill | 20 Feet From Stardom
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male
Barkhad Abdi | Captain Phillips
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female
Lupita Nyong’o | 12 Years a Slave
Outstanding Voice Performance
Samuel L. Jackson | Turbo
Outstanding Independent Feature
Blue Caprice | Alexandre Moors
Outstanding Independent Documentary
The New Black | Yoruba Richen
Outstanding Independent Short
Black Girl in Paris | Kiandra Parks
Outstanding Television Documentary
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley | Whoopi Goldberg
Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series
Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth
Outstanding TV Movie Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor | Dancing on Edge
Outstanding TV Movie Actress
Anika Noni Rose | The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
"12 Years a Slave" Named "Film of the Year" by London Critics' Circle
by Amos Semien
The London Film Critics’ Circle is part of a larger organization, The Critics’ Circle, which makes an annual award for Services to the Arts. This circle is comprised of the five sections: dance, drama, film, music, and visual arts.
The Critics’ Circle Film Section held its annual awards on Sunday night, February 2, 2014 at the May Fair Hotel. The 34th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards featured sponsorship by The May Fair, Beluga, Novikov, Cameo, Audi, Innerplace and Publicity Media.
The big winner at the ceremony was 12 Years a Slave, which won awards for “Film of the Year,” “Actor of the Year” (Chiwetel Ejiofor), and “Supporting Actress of the Year” (Lupita Nyong'o). The film's director, Steve McQueenc was on hand to collect the awards.
The Selfish Giant won two awards, “British Film of the Year” and “Young British Performer of the Year” (Conner Chapman). Actor John Hurt introduced Gary Oldman who was presented with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film.
Full list of winners 2014 / 34th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards (for the year in film 2013):
Film of the Year: 12 Years a Slave
Foreign-language Film of the Year: Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Documentary of the Year: The Act of Killing
British Film of the Year: The Selfish Giant
Director of the Year: Alfonso Cuarón - Gravity
Screenwriter of the Year: Ethan Coen & Joel Coen - Inside Llewyn Davis
Actor of the Year: Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
Actress of the Year: Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Supporting Actor of the Year: Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
Supporting Actress of the Year: Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slave
British Actor of the Year: James McAvoy - Filth / Trance / Welcome to the Punch
British Actress of the Year: Judi Dench - Philomena
Young British Performer of the Year: Conner Chapman - The Selfish Giant
Breakthrough British Filmmaker: Jon S Baird - Filth
Technical Achievement Award: Gravity - Tim Webber, special effects
Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film: Gary Oldman
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http://www.criticscircle.org.uk/
The London Film Critics’ Circle is part of a larger organization, The Critics’ Circle, which makes an annual award for Services to the Arts. This circle is comprised of the five sections: dance, drama, film, music, and visual arts.
The Critics’ Circle Film Section held its annual awards on Sunday night, February 2, 2014 at the May Fair Hotel. The 34th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards featured sponsorship by The May Fair, Beluga, Novikov, Cameo, Audi, Innerplace and Publicity Media.
The big winner at the ceremony was 12 Years a Slave, which won awards for “Film of the Year,” “Actor of the Year” (Chiwetel Ejiofor), and “Supporting Actress of the Year” (Lupita Nyong'o). The film's director, Steve McQueenc was on hand to collect the awards.
The Selfish Giant won two awards, “British Film of the Year” and “Young British Performer of the Year” (Conner Chapman). Actor John Hurt introduced Gary Oldman who was presented with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film.
Full list of winners 2014 / 34th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards (for the year in film 2013):
Film of the Year: 12 Years a Slave
Foreign-language Film of the Year: Blue Is the Warmest Colour
Documentary of the Year: The Act of Killing
British Film of the Year: The Selfish Giant
Director of the Year: Alfonso Cuarón - Gravity
Screenwriter of the Year: Ethan Coen & Joel Coen - Inside Llewyn Davis
Actor of the Year: Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
Actress of the Year: Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Supporting Actor of the Year: Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
Supporting Actress of the Year: Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slave
British Actor of the Year: James McAvoy - Filth / Trance / Welcome to the Punch
British Actress of the Year: Judi Dench - Philomena
Young British Performer of the Year: Conner Chapman - The Selfish Giant
Breakthrough British Filmmaker: Jon S Baird - Filth
Technical Achievement Award: Gravity - Tim Webber, special effects
Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film: Gary Oldman
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
Indiana Film Journalists Choose "12 Years a Slave" as 2013's Best
by Amos Semien
Last year, the Indiana Film Journalist Association surprised many when they picked Safety Not Guaranteed as the "Best Film" of 2012. This time, they went with the familiar and named 12 Years a Slave as the "Best Film" of 2013. The film's director, Steve McQueen, also earned "Best Director" honors.
The Indiana Film Journalist Association (IFJA) is a film critics’ organization only formed in recent years. It seeks to promote film criticism in the state of Indiana and also gives out its annual awards in December.
The full list of 2013 Indiana Film Journalist Association Awards:
Best Film: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Her")
Other Finalists (alphabetical)
"All is Lost"
"Before Midnight"
"Captain Phillips"
"Frances Ha"
"Mud"
"Prisoners"
"Spring Breakers"
"The Wolf of Wall Street"
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Spike Jonze, "Her")
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club")
Best Actress: Adèle Exarchopoulos, "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: Brie Larson, "Short Term 12")
Best Supporting Actor: Barkhad Abdi, "Captain Phillips"
(Runner-up: Jeremy Renner, "American Hustle")
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle"
(Runner-up: June Squibb, "Nebraska")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "Before Midnight"
(Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Original Screenplay: "Her"
(Runner-up: "Rush")
Best Musical Score: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Rush")
Best Animated Feature: "Frozen"
(Runner-up: "The Wind Rises")
Best Foreign Language Film: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: "The Grandmaster")
Best Documentary: "The Act of Killing"
(Runner-up: "Stories We Tell")
Original Vision Award: "Her"
(Runner-up: "Gravity")
The Hoosier Award: Andrew Cohn and Davy Rothbart, "Medora"
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Last year, the Indiana Film Journalist Association surprised many when they picked Safety Not Guaranteed as the "Best Film" of 2012. This time, they went with the familiar and named 12 Years a Slave as the "Best Film" of 2013. The film's director, Steve McQueen, also earned "Best Director" honors.
The Indiana Film Journalist Association (IFJA) is a film critics’ organization only formed in recent years. It seeks to promote film criticism in the state of Indiana and also gives out its annual awards in December.
The full list of 2013 Indiana Film Journalist Association Awards:
Best Film: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Her")
Other Finalists (alphabetical)
"All is Lost"
"Before Midnight"
"Captain Phillips"
"Frances Ha"
"Mud"
"Prisoners"
"Spring Breakers"
"The Wolf of Wall Street"
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Spike Jonze, "Her")
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club")
Best Actress: Adèle Exarchopoulos, "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: Brie Larson, "Short Term 12")
Best Supporting Actor: Barkhad Abdi, "Captain Phillips"
(Runner-up: Jeremy Renner, "American Hustle")
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle"
(Runner-up: June Squibb, "Nebraska")
Best Adapted Screenplay: "Before Midnight"
(Runner-up: "12 Years a Slave")
Best Original Screenplay: "Her"
(Runner-up: "Rush")
Best Musical Score: "12 Years a Slave"
(Runner-up: "Rush")
Best Animated Feature: "Frozen"
(Runner-up: "The Wind Rises")
Best Foreign Language Film: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
(Runner-up: "The Grandmaster")
Best Documentary: "The Act of Killing"
(Runner-up: "Stories We Tell")
Original Vision Award: "Her"
(Runner-up: "Gravity")
The Hoosier Award: Andrew Cohn and Davy Rothbart, "Medora"
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Friday, January 10, 2014
Black Film Critics Name "12 Years a Slave" Best Picture of 2013
by Amos Semien
The Black Film Critics Circle named 12 Years a Slave the "Best Picture" of 2013. The film claimed six BRCC awards, including "Best Director" (Steve McQueen) and "Best Actor" (Chiwetel Ejiofor). Going against the 2013 awards pack, the BFCC named Brie Larson as "Best Actress" for Short Term 12.
The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) was founded in 2010 and is a membership organization comprised of film critics of color from daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, magazines, radio, television and qualifying on-line publications.
2013 Black Film Critics Circle Awards:
Best Picture: "12 Years a Slave"
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
Best Actress: Brie Larson, "Short Term 12"
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club"
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, "12 Years a Slave"
Best Adapted Screenplay: "12 Years a Slave"
Best Original Screenplay: "American Hustle"
Best Cinematography: "Gravity"
Best Animated Film: "Frozen"
Best Documentary: "20 Feet from Stardom"
Best Foreign Film: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
Best Ensemble: "12 Years a Slave"
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The Black Film Critics Circle named 12 Years a Slave the "Best Picture" of 2013. The film claimed six BRCC awards, including "Best Director" (Steve McQueen) and "Best Actor" (Chiwetel Ejiofor). Going against the 2013 awards pack, the BFCC named Brie Larson as "Best Actress" for Short Term 12.
The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) was founded in 2010 and is a membership organization comprised of film critics of color from daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, magazines, radio, television and qualifying on-line publications.
2013 Black Film Critics Circle Awards:
Best Picture: "12 Years a Slave"
Best Director: Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave"
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years a Slave"
Best Actress: Brie Larson, "Short Term 12"
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club"
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, "12 Years a Slave"
Best Adapted Screenplay: "12 Years a Slave"
Best Original Screenplay: "American Hustle"
Best Cinematography: "Gravity"
Best Animated Film: "Frozen"
Best Documentary: "20 Feet from Stardom"
Best Foreign Film: "Blue is the Warmest Color"
Best Ensemble: "12 Years a Slave"
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Monday, December 30, 2013
Florida Film Critics Choose "12 Years a Slave"
by Amos Semien
12 Years a Slave is the Florida Film Critics Circle "Best Picture" of 2013. That honor is one of six won by the film including two notices for Lupita Nyong'o.
The Florida Film Critics Circle (FFCC) was founded in 1996 is comprised of writers from various state-based publications.
Complete list of 2013 FFCC Award winners:
Best Picture: 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: American Hustle
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Joaquin Phoenix – Her
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett – Blue Jasmine
Runner-up: Judi Dench – Philomena
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto – Dallas Buyers Club
Runner-up: Michael Fassbender – 12 Years a Slave
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Jennifer Lawrence – American Hustle
Best Director: Steve McQueen – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Alfonso Cuaron – Gravity
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Terence Winter – The Wolf of Wall Street
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze – Her
Runner-up: David O. Russell & Eric Singer – American Hustle
Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki – Gravity
Runner-up: Bruno Delbonnel – Inside Llewyn Davis
Best Visual Effects: Gravity
Runner-up: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Best Art Direction/Production Design: The Great Gatsby
Runner-up: American Hustle
Best Foreign Language: Blue is the Warmest Color
Runner-up: The Hunt
Best Animated Film: Frozen
Runner-up: The Wind Rises
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing
Runner-up: Blackfish
Pauline Kael Breakout Award: Lupita Nyong’o – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Michael B. Jordan – Fruitvale Station
Golden Orange:
Dana Keith of the Miami Beach Cinematheque for his tireless championing of foreign, independent and alternative film in South Florida for more than 20 years.
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12 Years a Slave is the Florida Film Critics Circle "Best Picture" of 2013. That honor is one of six won by the film including two notices for Lupita Nyong'o.
The Florida Film Critics Circle (FFCC) was founded in 1996 is comprised of writers from various state-based publications.
Complete list of 2013 FFCC Award winners:
Best Picture: 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: American Hustle
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Joaquin Phoenix – Her
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett – Blue Jasmine
Runner-up: Judi Dench – Philomena
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto – Dallas Buyers Club
Runner-up: Michael Fassbender – 12 Years a Slave
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Jennifer Lawrence – American Hustle
Best Director: Steve McQueen – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Alfonso Cuaron – Gravity
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Terence Winter – The Wolf of Wall Street
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze – Her
Runner-up: David O. Russell & Eric Singer – American Hustle
Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki – Gravity
Runner-up: Bruno Delbonnel – Inside Llewyn Davis
Best Visual Effects: Gravity
Runner-up: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Best Art Direction/Production Design: The Great Gatsby
Runner-up: American Hustle
Best Foreign Language: Blue is the Warmest Color
Runner-up: The Hunt
Best Animated Film: Frozen
Runner-up: The Wind Rises
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing
Runner-up: Blackfish
Pauline Kael Breakout Award: Lupita Nyong’o – 12 Years a Slave
Runner-up: Michael B. Jordan – Fruitvale Station
Golden Orange:
Dana Keith of the Miami Beach Cinematheque for his tireless championing of foreign, independent and alternative film in South Florida for more than 20 years.
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Monday, December 23, 2013
Kansas City Film Critics Choose "12 Years a Slave" 2013's Best Film
by Amos Semien
The Kansas City Film Critics Circle named director Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave the "Best Film" of 2013. McQueen shared the "Robert Altman Award for Best Director" with Alfonso Cuaron (for the film Gravity). Cuaron has been a favorite of many critics groups this year.
Founded in 1967, The Kansas City Film Critics Circle (KCFCC) says that it is the "second oldest professional film critics" association in the United States" (behind the New York Film Critics Circle). The organization is composed of media film critics in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The KCFCC’s awards are named for the group’s founder, James Loutzenhiser, who died in November 2001.
On Sunday, December 15th, 2013, the Kansas City Film Critics Circle announced the winners of its 47th annual awards.
2013 Loutzenhiser Awards:
Best Film: 12 Years a Slave
Robert Altman Award for Best Director – Tie: Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity & Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, Gravity
Best Supporting Actor: Michael Fassbender, 12 Years a Slave
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, Her
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, 12 Years a Slave
Best Animated Film – Tie: Despicable Me 2 & Frozen
Best Foreign Film: Blue Is the Warmest Color (France)
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing
Vince Koehler Award for Best Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film: Her
http://www.kcfcc.org/
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The Kansas City Film Critics Circle named director Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave the "Best Film" of 2013. McQueen shared the "Robert Altman Award for Best Director" with Alfonso Cuaron (for the film Gravity). Cuaron has been a favorite of many critics groups this year.
Founded in 1967, The Kansas City Film Critics Circle (KCFCC) says that it is the "second oldest professional film critics" association in the United States" (behind the New York Film Critics Circle). The organization is composed of media film critics in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The KCFCC’s awards are named for the group’s founder, James Loutzenhiser, who died in November 2001.
On Sunday, December 15th, 2013, the Kansas City Film Critics Circle announced the winners of its 47th annual awards.
2013 Loutzenhiser Awards:
Best Film: 12 Years a Slave
Robert Altman Award for Best Director – Tie: Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity & Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, Gravity
Best Supporting Actor: Michael Fassbender, 12 Years a Slave
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, Her
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, 12 Years a Slave
Best Animated Film – Tie: Despicable Me 2 & Frozen
Best Foreign Film: Blue Is the Warmest Color (France)
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing
Vince Koehler Award for Best Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film: Her
http://www.kcfcc.org/
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
Austin Film Critics Dance with "Her" as 2013's Best Film
by Amos Semien
The Austin Film Critics Association named Spike Jonze's Her as the "Best Film" of 2013, one of three wins for the film. 12 Years a Slave also received three honors from the group and finished second on the group's top ten films of 2013 list.
The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) describes itself as “a group dedicated to supporting the best in film, whether at the international, national, or local level.” The group includes Austin-based members who write for such publications, television media, and websites as Ain't It Cool News, the Austin American-Statesman, the Austin Chronicle, CNN, Fandango, Film.com, Film School Rejects, Fox News, MSN Movies, Movies.com, among others.
2012 AFCA Awards:
Best Film: Her (Spike Jonze)
Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actress: Brie Larson, Short Term 12
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, Her
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, 12 Years a Slave
Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki, Gravity
Best Score: Arcade Fire, Her
Best Foreign Language Film: Blue is the Warmest Color (Abdellatif Kechiche)
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing (Joshua Oppenheimer)
Best Animated Film: Frozen (Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee)
Best First Film: Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler)
Breakthrough Artist: Brie Larson, Short Term 12
Best Austin Film: Before Midnight (Richard Linklater)
Special Honorary Award: Scarlett Johansson, for her outstanding voice performance in Her
AFCA 2013 Top Ten Films:
1. Her
2. 12 Years a Slave
3. Gravity
4. The Wolf of Wall Street
5. Inside Llewyn Davis
6. Short Term 12
7. Mud
8. Before Midnight
9. Dallas Buyers Club
10. Captain Phillips
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The Austin Film Critics Association named Spike Jonze's Her as the "Best Film" of 2013, one of three wins for the film. 12 Years a Slave also received three honors from the group and finished second on the group's top ten films of 2013 list.
The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) describes itself as “a group dedicated to supporting the best in film, whether at the international, national, or local level.” The group includes Austin-based members who write for such publications, television media, and websites as Ain't It Cool News, the Austin American-Statesman, the Austin Chronicle, CNN, Fandango, Film.com, Film School Rejects, Fox News, MSN Movies, Movies.com, among others.
2012 AFCA Awards:
Best Film: Her (Spike Jonze)
Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity
Best Actor: Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave
Best Actress: Brie Larson, Short Term 12
Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club
Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave
Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, Her
Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, 12 Years a Slave
Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki, Gravity
Best Score: Arcade Fire, Her
Best Foreign Language Film: Blue is the Warmest Color (Abdellatif Kechiche)
Best Documentary: The Act of Killing (Joshua Oppenheimer)
Best Animated Film: Frozen (Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee)
Best First Film: Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler)
Breakthrough Artist: Brie Larson, Short Term 12
Best Austin Film: Before Midnight (Richard Linklater)
Special Honorary Award: Scarlett Johansson, for her outstanding voice performance in Her
AFCA 2013 Top Ten Films:
1. Her
2. 12 Years a Slave
3. Gravity
4. The Wolf of Wall Street
5. Inside Llewyn Davis
6. Short Term 12
7. Mud
8. Before Midnight
9. Dallas Buyers Club
10. Captain Phillips
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