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DVD review | The King’s Speech – Colin Firth stammers his way to Oscar and BAFTA glory

A deserved hit with cinema audiences, critics and Oscar voters, The King’s Speech took an obscure footnote from royal history and turned it into an enthralling human drama. On paper, the story of a stammering monarch’s relationship with his speech … Continue reading

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Oscars 2011 – Movie Talk’s live report on the 83rd Academy Awards

Here we are, Movie Talk’s Jason & Adele, ready to begin our live report on the Oscars. Sadly we’re not at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood Boulevard but in an office in Southwark. By day, Movie Talk tower (aka the … Continue reading

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The Oscars 2011 – Who will win? Who should win?

Who’s going to win big at this year’s Oscars? Will The King’s Speech be getting all the applause? Or will The Social Network be the Academy’s friend? With the clock ticking down to Sunday night’s ceremony, we’re going to predict … Continue reading

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Awards Season 2011 | The King’s Speech looks set to be crowned at the Baftas

The King’s Speech dominates this morning’s list of Bafta nominations, making the shortlist in 14 categories, including best film, outstanding British film, best director and best actor, for Colin Firth. Darren Aronofsky’s ballet psychodrama Black Swan is just behind with … Continue reading

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Awards Season 2011 | Colin Firth crowned but The Social Network rules the Golden Globes

Colin Firth was crowned Best Actor last night at the Golden Globes for his role as stammering George VI in The King’s Speech, but The Social Network was the night’s big winner, carrying away the awards for best film, best … Continue reading

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New Year, New Releases: Part One

The dawning of a new decade brings with it much of the ‘same old’ coming to a cinema near you. That means sequels for the Transformers, X-Men, Spy Kids, Sherlock Holmes, Paranormal Activity, Twilight, Final Destination (for the love of … Continue reading

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The King’s Speech is the big winner at the BIFAs

The King’s Speech dominated this year’s British Independent Film Awards – and is already establishing itself as a frontrunner for next year’s Oscars. An audience-pleasing period drama about King George VI’s relationship with his unorthodox Australian speech therapist, the film … Continue reading

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London Film Festival Awards… and some alternatives

The London Film Festival reaches its climax tonight with the gala screening of Danny Boyle’s true-ordeal movie 127 Hours. Last night, however, was the festival’s occasion to hand out its gongs. Sue Perkins was the host at the awards ceremony … Continue reading

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54th BFI London Film Festival

Public booking for this year’s London Film Festival opens today. There’s a bewildering array of films and special events to choose from, including almost 200 features and 112 shorts, 11 world premieres and over 100 UK premieres, plus special events … Continue reading

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