Hollywood
Why Can’t China Win an Oscar?
With Zhang Yimou in 2013 at a reception for the Flowers Of War Early this month, the American academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences revealed the list of films from 85…
Golden Globes
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Boyhood is the biggest Globes winner as honours are split
With so many categories at the Golden Globes, not least the split between dramas on the one side and comedies and musicals on the other, the chances of a clean sweep is…
News
Strong British presence at Globe nominations dominated by Birdman
A day after the Screen Actors Guild announced its nominations, the Golden Globes have confirmed the media satire Birdman as the front-runner for this year’s awards season, with seven nominations, including Best…
Blog
Second week for The Wolf in the UK
Holding on to the top spot is black comedy The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio, which has brought in £3,608,968 in its second weekend on top.
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Wolfing up the top spot in the UK
Straight to the top spot last weekend was Martin Scorsese’s latest film, The Wolf of Wall Street, the true story of Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, a wealthy stockbroker living the…
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12 Years a Slave to top spot in UK
Straight to the top spot is British-American epic historical drama film, 12 Years a Slave which made £2,511,349 on its opening weekend.
Cinema
Do journalists make good guests at the Globes?
My film journalism usually involves reviewing films and reporting on festivals and awards from around the world.
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Globes set up Oscar race between American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave and Gravity
David O Russell’s 1970s crime caper American Hustle has won the most awards at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, taking the Best Film in the Comedy and Musical category as well…
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American Hustles the Hobbit it to the UK top spot
Knocking The Hobbit off the top spot on its opening weekend is crime comedy-drama, American Hustle which opened to £3,632,094 in the UK.
News
12 Years a Slave and American Hustle dominate Golden Globes nominations
With such an eclectic and crowded year, the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association were spoiled for choice when they picked their honorees.