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Highbrow films (such as 'Frost/Nixon') wait and see
![<a href="http://www.sonyclassics.com/index.php">“I’ve Loved You So Long”</a> is the kind of acclaimed foreign-language movie that should do solid business in unprovincial locations such as New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Nashville and St. Louis. Ten weeks after Sony Pictures Classics first released the film, though, the Kristin Scott Thomas drama still hasn't reached any one of those cities. <b>¶</b> The holdup? The awards season. <b>¶</b> Hollywood's annual self-celebration carnival kicks into high gear this weekend with the <a href="http://www.goldenglobes.org/goldenglobeawards/index.html">Golden Globe</a> awards, followed by Jan. 22's nominations for the Oscars. As soon as the dust settles, the makers of some of the year's best-reviewed films will see what commercial benefits they stand to reap. <b>¶</b> Much of the chatter around town has focused on predictable award issues: Will Sean Penn from <a href="http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/milk/">“ Milk”</a> prevail over "<a href="http://www.frostnixon.net/"> Frost/Nixon’s”</a> Frank Langella, or will voters figure out if they prefer Kate Winslet for being emotionally naked in <a href="http://www.revolutionaryroadmovie.com/">“Revolutionary Road”</a> or physically naked in <a href="http://www.thereader-movie.com/">“The Reader.”</a>](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2009-01/44407739-07181758.jpg "<a href="http://www.sonyclassics.com/index.php\">“I’ve Loved You So Long”</a> is the kind of acclaimed foreign-language movie that should do solid business in unprovincial locations such as New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Nashville and St. Louis. Ten weeks after Sony Pictures Classics first released the film, though, the Kristin Scott Thomas drama still hasn't reached any one of those cities. <b>¶</b> The holdup? The awards season. <b>¶</b> Hollywood's annual self-celebration carnival kicks into high gear this weekend with the <a href=\"http://www.goldenglobes.org/goldenglobeawards/index.html\">Golden Globe</a> awards, followed by Jan. 22's nominations for the Oscars. As soon as the dust settles, the makers of some of the year's best-reviewed films will see what commercial benefits they stand to reap. <b>¶</b> Much of the chatter around town has focused on predictable award issues: Will Sean Penn from <a href=\"http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/milk/\">“ Milk”</a> prevail over \"<a href=\"http://www.frostnixon.net/\"> Frost/Nixon’s”</a> Frank Langella, or will voters figure out if they prefer Kate Winslet for being emotionally naked in <a href=\"http://www.revolutionaryroadmovie.com/\">“Revolutionary Road”</a> or physically naked in <a href=\"http://www.thereader-movie.com/\">“The Reader.”</a>")
“I’ve Loved You So Long” is the kind of acclaimed foreign-language movie that should do solid business in unprovincial locations such as New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Nashville and St. Louis. Ten weeks after Sony Pictures Classics first...Tags: The Dark Knight (movie), Rachel Getting Married (movie), Golden Globe Awards, Waltz with Bashir (movie), Entertainment
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Sean Penn's major awards
He's often called the greatest actor of his generation, yet Sean Penn has only one Oscar. His performance as Harvey Milk in "Milk" marks his fifth nomination -- all for leading performances -- so, if the early award shows are any indicator, this could...Tags: Celebrities, Culture, Unions, Career and Workplace, Arts and Culture
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'Four Christmases' adds up to No. 1 at the box office
Consumers opened their wallets this weekend not only for Black Friday retail sales but also for the movie industry, which recorded its second-highest Thanksgiving weekend box office ever.
Ticket sales for the five-day period totaled $236 million, spurred...Tags: The Shawshank Redemption (movie), Nicole Kidman, Gus van Sant, Hugh Jackman, Death
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For Sean Penn, an act of kindness
Cleve Jones can cite the exact moment when Sean Penn morphed into Harvey Milk.
It occurred during filming of a crucial scene in Gus Van Sant's multiple-Oscar-nominated biopic " Milk," which stars Penn as the former San Francisco supervisor, one of...Tags: Labor Legislation, Gus van Sant, Career and Workplace, Death, Danny Elfman
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'Slumdog' strikes it rich with 8 Oscar wins
!["Slumdog Millionaire" -- a love story that combines artistic ambition with broad commercial appeal -- won a leading eight Oscars on Sunday night, including the best picture trophy.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2009-02/45208692-23003705.jpg ""Slumdog Millionaire\" -- a love story that combines artistic ambition with broad commercial appeal -- won a leading eight Oscars on Sunday night, including the best picture trophy.")
"Slumdog Millionaire" -- a love story that combines artistic ambition with broad commercial appeal -- won a leading eight Oscars on Sunday night, including the best picture trophy.
While the film's triumphs at the 81st annual Academy Awards marked an...Tags: Paramount Pictures, The Dark Knight (movie), Comedy (genre), Hugh Jackman, Abusive Behavior
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And the Oscar Nominees Are...
Zap2It.comGolden Globes favorites fared well at the 2009 Academy Awards nominations: Kate Winslet, who won two Globes, was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. " Slumdog Millionaire," the Globes' darling, got the nod for two major awards (Best Picture and Best...Tags: The Visitor (movie), The Dark Knight (movie), Happy-Go-Lucky (movie), Gus van Sant, David Hare
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Unlikely front-runners face a still-formidable Clint Eastwood
This year's lead actor and supporting actor categories offer no end of irony.
Although certifiable leading men like Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Leonardo DiCaprio in "Revolutionary Road," Clint Eastwood in "Gran Torino" and...Tags: The Visitor (movie), The Dark Knight (movie), Gran Torino (movie), Tom Cruise, Entertainment
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Oscar likes to keep it real
![" The Duchess." "W." " Changeling." " Defiance." "Frost/Nixon." "Milk." " Valkyrie." "Che." What do these films have in common, other than succinct titles? All are based on real people and events, and all happen to have release dates timed to award season.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2008-11/43250845-11141435.jpg "" The Duchess.\" \"W.\" \" Changeling.\" \" Defiance.\" \"Frost/Nixon.\" \"Milk.\" \" Valkyrie.\" \"Che.\" What do these films have in common, other than succinct titles? All are based on real people and events, and all happen to have release dates timed to award season.")
" The Duchess." "W." " Changeling." " Defiance." "Frost/Nixon." "Milk." " Valkyrie." "Che." What do these films have in common, other than succinct titles? All are based on real people and events, and all happen to have release dates timed to award...Tags: Helen Mirren, James Cagney, Upton Sinclair, Jeremy Irons, Valkyrie (movie)
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SAG Awards Express 'Doubt'
Zap2It.comThe movie is called "Doubt," but members of the Screen Actors Guild seem to have few misgivings about it. The film is the leading nominee for the 15th annual SAG Awards, which were announced Thursday (Dec. 18). It picked up five nominations -- individual...Tags: The Visitor (movie), Paul Giamatti, The Dark Knight (movie), Comedy (genre), Jon Hamm
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Remembering George Moscone
Thirty years ago this week, on the morning that San Francisco Mayor George R. Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk were shot to death, I sat at my desk in City Hall and locked eyes with the killer.
My boss, the mayor, was about to make a new appointment to...Tags: San Francisco Giants, Death, Crimes, Entertainment, Academy Awards
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A Golden Globe Movie Nominations Breakdown
Seeing Double Two great actresses received double nominations today: Meryl Streep was nominated for best actress (drama) for "Doubt" and best actress (musical or comedy) for "Mamma Mia!," her 22nd and 23rd career Globe nods (she's won six), and Kate...Tags: Happy-Go-Lucky (movie), Los Angeles Times, Gus van Sant, David Hare, Gran Torino (movie)
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A windfall for 'Slumdog Millionaire'
![For a movie that once looked like it might never make it into theaters, "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its remarkable ascendancy Thursday, as the love story of an Indian game show contestant collected four Golden Globe nominations, including top drama, director and screenplay.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2008-12/43829391-11163713.jpg "For a movie that once looked like it might never make it into theaters, "Slumdog Millionaire\" continued its remarkable ascendancy Thursday, as the love story of an Indian game show contestant collected four Golden Globe nominations, including top drama, director and screenplay.")
For a movie that once looked like it might never make it into theaters, "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its remarkable ascendancy Thursday, as the love story of an Indian game show contestant collected four Golden Globe nominations, including top drama,...Tags: Mass Media, Burn After Reading (movie), Happy-Go-Lucky (movie), Mamma Mia! (movie), Comedy (genre)
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