Showing: The Season
Academy Narrows Foreign Oscar Race to 9 Films
Which of these nine movies would you vote for as the best foreign film of the year?
Season Spotlight: “Amour”
It's been almost seven months since Michael Haneke's latest film was selected as the unanimous winner of the Palme d'Or in Cannes. Today, it finally arrived in select US cities! In today's Season Spotlight, we look back at the overwhelming praise Amour has received for the better part of a year.
Season Spotlight: “Moonrise Kingdom”
Wes Anderson's latest may not have played at Film Society this year, but that doesn't diminish our love for it one bit! In fact, it's more than clear to us why this story of young love ended up in the number three spot on Film Comment's critics poll of the 50 Best Films of 2012.
NYTimes Year-End Recap; Best Criticism of 2012
In today's FilmLinc Digest: Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty and Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master continue to rake in critics awards, a look back on the year in film from The Grey Lady, and much more!
Season Spotlight: “How to Survive a Plague”
Our daily Season Spotlights continue with a heartfelt endorsement for David France's stirring ACT UP documentary, which moved audiences at this year's Sundance and New Directors/New Films festivals. See this film.
Film Comment’s Best of 2012 Lists
'Tis the season for debate! Film Comment magazine released its lists of the Best Films of 2012 (released and undistributed) on Friday—the most exhaustive assessment of the year in cinema out there. What do you think of the results?
Season Spotlight: “Lincoln”
For all its apparent old-fashionedness—or maybe because of it—Steven Spielberg's latest is a pitch-perfect reflection of today's cinematic landscape, and a much-needed statement of faith in the future of the movies.
Golden Globes Surprises: “Salmon” Up, “Beasts” Down
Steven Spielberg's latest raked in an expected seven nods, but it was the surprise inclusion (three times!) of the nearly-forgotten "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" and the snubbing of Benh Zeitlin's "Beasts of the Southern Wild" that marked today's nominations.
SAG and Critics’ Choice Nods; Rotterdam CineMart
Today's FilmLinc Digest rounds up the latest in the ever-growing list of awards nominations, some heavily anticipated projects in development, and a list of the most unforgettable film moments of 2012.
Season Spotlight: “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
Today we highlight what's sure to be remembered as the breakout indie film of 2012. Benh Zeitlin's debut feature premiered at Sundance, was the surprise Closing Night screening at New Directors/New Films, and took home prizes at Cannes, London, the Gothams, and many more.
