Movies
Unknowns of ‘Chronicle’ edge Radcliffe
Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the world’s most famous teen wizard at the weekend box office. READ
The Grey delivers a story of misfits
Once more into the fray Into the last good fight I’ll ever know Live and die on this day ... READ
All kinds of good reasons to sit this one out
It’s just human nature. If you tell someone — especially teenagers — that they should take a pass on a movie like The Sitter, they’re only going to want to see it even more. READ
Spielberg star loves rolling in dirt
One star of Steven Spielberg’s latest epic likes to end his work day by rolling around in the dirt, kicking his legs in the air and flaring his nostrils. READ
Director at a loss for words after Oscar nod
Canuck movie-makers feature prominently in Oscar’s surprise-packed nomination list, including Quebec director Philippe Falardeau, who says he shrieked and leapt into his producer’s arms when Monsieur Lazhar was shortlisted for best foreign-language film Tuesday. READ
Academy Award nominations
Best Picture The Artist Thomas Langmann, Producer The Descendants Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Scott Rudin, Producer... READ
A cure for blur? Jackson doubles film speed
Peter Jackson is making his hobbits and dwarves march double-time in his The Lord of the Rings prequel, which he’s shooting in a faster film speed than the Hollywood standard. READ
Let us have drama, says he
TORONTO — It doesn’t take long for “Coriolanus” star Brian Cox to steer the conversation from the work of William Shakespeare to his disdain for Hollywood shmaltz and the current awards season frenzy. The run-up to the much-hyped Academy Awards has raised the ire of the veteran thespian, who can’t help but tear into Oscar favourites “The Descendants,” “Hugo” and “War Horse” while bemoaning the lack of chatter over his own film, which marks the directorial debut of friend Ralph Fiennes. READ
Francophone love story romances Genie
Hollywood heavyweights Michael Fassbender, Michelle Williams, Viggo Mortensen and Rachel Weisz have scored Genie Award nominations for their roles in Canadian films. READ
Globe win thrusts Plummer into Oscar contention again
Elusive Oscar recognition suddenly appears within the grasp of Canadian-born stage and screen legend Christopher Plummer, whose Golden Globe win for best supporting actor in Beginners has some pundits expecting a similar triumph at next month’s Academy Awards. READ
Iranian filmmakers thrilled by Globe nod
One of Iran’s most prominent film directors said Monday he hoped the Golden Globes award to a fellow filmmaker will help lift the spirits of the country’s artistic community after the state-ordered closure of an independent cinema group. READ
Plumbing at the Golden Globes
Canadian-born stage and screen legend Christopher Plummer has won the supporting-actor Golden Globe for his role as an elderly widower who comes out as gay in the father-son drama Beginners. READ
Jolie, Almodovar may collaborate
Don’t be stunned to see a future collaboration between superstar American actress — and now director — Angelina Jolie and revered Spanish director Pedro Almodovar. READ
‘Contraband’ swipes No. 1 spot at box office
Contraband managed to steal the top slot away from competitors at the weekend box office. READ
Extremely maudlin & incredibly awful
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close approaches what I would call “9/11 porn” in the way it exploits tragedy to milk emotion. READ
Silent film named year's best
The New York Film Critics Circle named the silent film ode 'The Artist' the year’s best film Tuesday, giving the nostalgic black-and-white movie an early boost to its already promising Academy Awards prospects. READ
Twilight dominates box office
The Twilight Saga has staked out another huge opening with a $139.5 million first weekend domestically and a worldwide launch of $283.5 million. READ
Twilight, True Blood, Vampire Diaries sink fangs into People’s Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES — The people have chosen vampires. READ
