The Awards Circuit Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34074544964682511362009-11-29T01:32:13.971-05:00The Awards Circuit BlogThe Journey to Victory Begins HereClayton Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579286727951387234thetrilogy911@hotmail.comBlogger2484125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-46670518863884053792009-11-29T00:22:00.004-05:002009-11-29T00:28:14.630-05:00Behold our Early Reviews of Up in the Air, The Lovely Bones, and Everybody's Fine, along with a review of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee!

Yes, we have a trio of early reviews here at The Awards Circuit that aren't available in many other places. If you're curious about the Oscar chances for either Up in the Air, The Lovely Bones, or Everybody's Fine, you'd do well to read those reviews. Also, we have a new review up of the new release/Oscar hopeful indie flick The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. All these reviews can be found here,

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-79090702603072979732009-11-29T00:09:00.003-05:002009-11-29T00:22:32.949-05:00A couple of new clips from Up in the Air...

To get you through the week till the film actually comes out:-I'm seeing the film on Wednesday and absolutely can't wait...thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-66969795906589303712009-11-29T00:03:00.003-05:002009-11-29T00:08:27.436-05:00Woody Allen manages to nab a First Lady for his next film...

...which will be partially shot in French it seems (so no, it's not Michelle Obama, it's the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy). Variety and The Hollywood Reporter both have the story, so check either of those two links to get a feel for what Woody is up to next.-Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-6937890781132389102009-11-28T06:32:00.001-05:002009-11-28T06:34:19.431-05:00Academy Idol 3: Group 1 RESULTS

Did your favorite not make it? Make a bid for the Wildcard round. Comment.

Clayton Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579286727951387234thetrilogy911@hotmail.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-30734636706190961462009-11-28T03:07:00.002-05:002009-11-28T03:10:48.974-05:00Ever wanted your own movie studio?

According to this article in Variety, MGM can be yours for a paltry couple of billion bucks (in this economy, it's a bargain!), so let the bidding begin!

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-58352348153511576012009-11-28T03:04:00.003-05:002009-11-28T03:07:18.499-05:00Curious how Best Picture is shaping up according to the Gurus of Gold? Well, just look...

I meant to put this up a few days ago, but Turkey Day threw me off, so apologies. In any event, how do the Gurus compare to your predicted 10 nominees?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-89412265268627740162009-11-28T00:23:00.002-05:002009-11-28T00:26:01.948-05:00In case you thought you'd have a full year before you had to hate The Twilight Saga more...

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-48119227899958474512009-11-27T04:03:00.003-05:002009-11-27T04:12:14.327-05:00Our second article on the upcoming NBR awards is up on the Main Page, along with some new reviews!

Yes, this black friday is a day for updates at The Awards Circuit, two updates to be exact. The first one is the second in our NBR article series, in which one aspect of the National Board of Review's awards are broken down and analyzed. This article focuses on the Best Actor and Actress race, and can be read here. Be sure to let us know what you think of the articles!We also have three new

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-38440561552435393342009-11-27T01:19:00.005-05:002009-11-27T01:24:04.368-05:00Today's Posters: Greenberg, The Book of Eli, Salt, and The Spy Next Door

Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-30517730386224749042009-11-26T23:54:00.003-05:002009-11-27T00:10:25.319-05:00Hollywood Reporter Ranks the top 10 Movies of the Decade

The List. 10. The White Ribbon9. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly8. Cache7. Divine Intervention6. Far From Heaven5. 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days4. The Fog of War3. No Country for Old Men2. United 931. Letters from Iwo Jima. . . Is it me, or is this list a little bit off? I wish there was a more objective way to determine what movies are the best. Nonetheless, I'd like to hear your top tens of the

Keith Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810328279526050036KeithLucas1@gmail.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-37705621467008944962009-11-26T16:23:00.002-05:002009-11-26T16:29:38.375-05:00The first official word on Invictus arrives...

...and it's positive, but not a rave. The review is found here from Newsweek and David Ansen, who also has a look at some other big upcoming movies like Up in the Air, Crazy Heart, The Last Station, and A Single Man. As for Invictus, this is the most positive thing I've heard about the flick yet, but it's still early, so Clint could be back in Oscar's favor sooner than you think.-Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-8796068219354260552009-11-26T00:14:00.002-05:002009-11-26T00:16:19.740-05:00Happy Turkey Day from all of us at The Awards Circuit!

The entire staff wants to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving. Whether you go see a movie, gather with the family, or just watch the Lions lose, remember to enjoy.-Don't eat too much turkey folks!

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-80120086338962898512009-11-26T00:06:00.001-05:002009-11-26T00:13:01.898-05:00A new trailer for Youth in Revolt

Since it features a Thanksgiving scene, I felt it was apt:Youth in Revolt Trailer #2Trailer Park | MySpace Video -Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-51145793667770884542009-11-25T22:37:00.001-05:002009-11-25T22:39:17.437-05:00Broadcast Film Critics Assocation expands Categories

Here's the full list:BEST PICTUREBEST ACTORBEST ACTRESSBEST SUPPORTING ACTORBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSBEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESSBEST ACTING ENSEMBLEBEST DIRECTINGBEST WRITING (Original Screenplay)BEST WRITING (Adapted Screenplay)BEST CINEMATOGRAPHYBEST ART DIRECTIONBEST EDITINGBEST COSTUME DESIGNBEST MAKEUPBEST VISUAL EFFECTSBEST SOUNDBEST ANIMATED FEATUREBEST ACTION MOVIEBEST COMEDYBEST PICTURE MADE

Clayton Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579286727951387234thetrilogy911@hotmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-39442533389286847212009-11-25T17:55:00.002-05:002009-11-25T17:59:03.248-05:00Academy Idol: Group 1 VOTING CLOSED

Results video will be up on Friday! Who do you think made it in? Reminder: Top Original, Top Adapted, next highest vote-getter advance to the Top 12. After the 3 groups' round of voting, each staff writer and I will pick 2 films each for the Wild Card Round. The top three overall vote-getters will complete the Top 12. Any wild card picks you can think of? (These can be films that you think

Clayton Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579286727951387234thetrilogy911@hotmail.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-1692919161789454052009-11-25T15:35:00.002-05:002009-11-25T15:40:44.313-05:00The first in our series of articles on the NBR awards debuts, along with an early review of Brothers!

Yes, the two updates to The Awards Circuit are good ones indeed. First of all, we begin our focus on the National Board of Review with an article that focuses on the Best Picture and Best Director race. It's an excellent read, so go here and read it. Keep your eye out for our next article in the series in a few days, that one focusing on the Lead Actor and Actress races!We also have a new

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-54222529921095167882009-11-25T00:30:00.001-05:002009-11-25T00:34:34.253-05:00Trailer for The Last Station

Behold: -Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-83006062878193769002009-11-25T00:28:00.001-05:002009-11-25T00:30:46.327-05:00The cavalcade of Nine posters continues!

I think this one tells you a lot about the character...thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-33734744360438469822009-11-25T00:25:00.003-05:002009-11-25T00:28:36.255-05:00Judd Apatow continues to stockpile comedies by people he likes working with...

Simply put, he surrounds himself with talented friends, it appears. From Variety:Judd Apatow and Universal Pictures have picked up a trio of comedy pitches from Aziz Ansari and Jason Woliner.Ansari, who stars opposite Amy Poehler on NBC laffer "Parks and Recreation," is attached to star in the disparate pics.Ansari and Woliner, who previously worked together on the MTV cult skein “Human Giant,”

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-15971566500344634642009-11-24T19:49:00.004-05:002009-11-24T23:01:12.355-05:00The first words on 'The Lovely Bones' (and a new Poster) begin to emerge...

...and the word is mixed, right now. Keep in mind that it's still very early, but with some people raving (here is one example), but also some people not caring for it at all (a review from Variety, found here). What's the verdict going to be? We'll know for sure soon, but right now it's too early to tell if this will be a critical hit or miss.-Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-33113660032364031752009-11-24T13:07:00.003-05:002009-11-24T13:24:52.641-05:00One of my favorite films of the year comes to DVD this week!

Now, I'd have said it was one of the best in general, but fearing another unleashing of fury against me, I decided to hedge my bet. That being said, I do consider my PICK OF THE WEEK to be undoubtedly one of the 10 best flicks of the year (so far). It's:Funny PeopleI thought that Judd Apatow hit an absolute home-run with his third film behind the camera, a dramatic comedy about just how damaged

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-64755688708999824432009-11-24T13:05:00.001-05:002009-11-24T13:06:53.287-05:00Trailer for 'Greenberg'

Noah Baumbach looks to re-capture 'The Squid and the Whale' as opposed to 'Margot at the Wedding' with his latest film:-Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-82490727046573792752009-11-24T06:36:00.001-05:002009-11-24T06:38:17.977-05:00The Road gets a new Poster

Thoughts?

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-2354951634414979452009-11-24T06:35:00.001-05:002009-11-24T06:36:37.789-05:00Learn more about us....

here, and also find out about opportunities at The Awards Circuit!

Joey Magidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10465870030357008701joeymagz@aol.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407454496468251136.post-25388709427703026282009-11-23T22:25:00.001-05:002009-11-23T23:36:10.560-05:00A bunch of new Posters for Nine

Thoughts?

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