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February 12, 2012

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The Artist, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Lead 2012 BAFTA Award Nominations

Gary Oldman in Tomas Alfredson's <i>Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy</i>

Though Tomas Alfredson's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has been notably absent from much of the awards season hoopla, the spy drama's dry spell may now be over. Its 11 nominations in this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, announced today, place it on the top of the heap; the only film to receive more nominations is The Artist, with 12. Martin Scorsese's Hugo also cleaned up with nominations in 11 categories, including Best Director. (No comments yet)


The Artist Comes Out on Top at the Golden Globes

Best Actor—Comedy or Musical winner Jean Dujardin, <I>The Artist</I>

At last night's Golden Globes, it was Oscar frontrunner The Artist that came out on top, winning three awards, including Best Picture—Comedy or Musical. Still, it's probably best to keep the film's name written in pencil on your Oscar ballot for now; though it was one of only two films to win multiple awards, the winner in the Best Picture—Drama category (this year, The Descendants) historically has a better chance at victory come Oscar night. Additionally, The Artist missed out in both the Best Screenplay and Best Director categories, in which Midnight in Paris and Hugo, respectively, walked away with the gold. (No comments yet)


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