Political thriller Argo continues to sweeps top awards, winning the best adapted screenplay at the Writers Guild of American awards this evening for Chris Terrio. Argo beat Perks of Being a Walilower, Life of Pi, Lincoln and Silver Linings Playbook. The Best Original Screenplay went to Mark's Boal's screenplay for Zero Dark Thirty, topping Flight, … Continue reading Argo and Zero Dark Thirty win top WGA Awards
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Ben Affleck talks politics: Argo, The Middle-East and Hollywood.(Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an1A6ysEaJ0 In this interview, I discuss with Ben Affleck his Golden Globe winning movie, Argo, which revolves around the rescue of 7 American, who took refuge at the Canadian Ambassador home, after their embassy was stormed by angry Iranian demonstrators in 1979. Ben Affleck, who graduated from Harvard in Middle-Eastern studies, reflects on the state … Continue reading Ben Affleck talks politics: Argo, The Middle-East and Hollywood.(Video)
Brits Shine at the Golden Globe Awards Nominations
British pictures and talent dominated the 70th Golden Globe Award nominations, which were announced this morning at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. Comedies The Best Exotic Hotel and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and Tom Hooper’s musical Les Miserables each gained a nomination in Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. They will … Continue reading Brits Shine at the Golden Globe Awards Nominations
Argo finally tops the US box office
Critical darling and Oscar hopeful, Argo rose to the top of the US box office in its 3rd weekend of play, grossing $12.4 million to a North American total of $60.8 million. It's the first film to reach the top spot for the first time in its third week of release since The Blind Side, … Continue reading Argo finally tops the US box office
Paranormal Activity 4 scares off competition at the US box office
Horror sequel Paranormal Activity 4 shot to the top of the box office in the US and abroad with ease, scoring $30.2 million and $26.5 million respectively for a worldwide debut of $56.7 million. The low budget film has failed to match up to its predecessor Paranormal 3, which opened to $52.6 million in the … Continue reading Paranormal Activity 4 scares off competition at the US box office
Taken 2 beats Argo in the box office
Critical darling and Oscar buzz king, Argo, failed to dethrone Taken 2, which held to the crown of domestic and foreign box offices for the second consecutive weekend, drawing $22.5 million (total 86.8) and $41 million (total $132.8) respectively. Starring Liam Neeson, the action sequel follows a CIA agent, who has to rescue his kidnapped … Continue reading Taken 2 beats Argo in the box office
Politics and controversy at Toronto Film Festival
There is no other film event that transforms its host city the way Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) does. During the 11-days, the sleepy city of Toronto becomes the thriving epicentre of the film industry, hosting thousands of industry professionals and film fans from all over the world, who come to savour the new offerings … Continue reading Politics and controversy at Toronto Film Festival
Ben Affleck’s Argo fires up Canadians at TIFF
Argo, one of the most talked about movies at Toronto International Film Festival was premiered last night at the Roy Thompson Hall. The political thriller is based on the true story of the 6 Americans who succeeded in fleeing the US embassy in Tehran when it was stormed by Iranian demonstrators, following the toppling of … Continue reading Ben Affleck’s Argo fires up Canadians at TIFF
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