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“The Artist” Wins 7 British Academy Awards

There's no such thing as a "done deal" but "The Artist" looks like it's headed to a big Oscar night on February 26th. Over...

An “Artist” Smear Fails: No “Scandal,” Says French Billboard Company

UPDATE: There were exactly two complaints about billboard ads for the French film "Les Infideles" according to Noemi Fuento of JC Decaux, the international...

The Artist Director wins DGA, Readies for Oscar

Michel Hazanavicius must think he's living in a dream. Tonight the Directors Guiild of America awarded him Best Director of a feature Film for...

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Robert DeNiro Rock New York Film Critics Dinner

Brad Pitt was hilarious and touching last night accepting his Best Actor award from the New York Film Critics Circle. Joining other honorees Meryl...

Oscar Smear? Someone Tries to Attack “The Artist”

It sure is the silly season in Oscarland. Today, actress Kim Novak-- a noted recluse so out of the Hollywood loop that I doubt...

Top Oscar Contenders–The Artist, Midnight in Paris–Long for Each Other’s Worlds

Isn't it interesting that the top Oscar contenders--"The Artist" and "Midnight in Paris"--want what the other has? "The Artist" is made by French filmmakers...

Box Office: Monday Was Huge, with “Mission: Impossible” and “War Horse” Booming

Box office: Christmas weekend was desultory. But Monday, the day after, was a win win for nearly every film in release except for "Extemely...

The Movies You Must See This Weekend–Artist, Tattoo, Ghost Protocol etc.

Here is a list of the movies you must see this weekend. And why. 1. The Artist--When we saw The Artist in Cannes, I...

The Artist, Scorsese’s “Hugo” Lead Critics Choice Nominations

"The Artist" and Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" are among the top picks for the Critics Choice Awards (VH-1, January 12th). This is the first televised...

Box Office: “Hugo,” “The Artist” Prove Smart Audience Exists

Just when you thought the world had gone to hell, there are flickers of hope: "The Artist," "Hugo," and "My Week with Marilyn"-- movies...