More from Tom Roston
Emmys: Why the Documentary Category Suffers from “Meaninglessness” (Guest Column)
The film and TV academies have different ideas about what constitutes an eligible title, and Ezra Edelman’s 'O.J.: Made in America' is the latest to capitalize.
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‘127 Hours’ Director Danny Boyle Used Two DPs to Capture Harrowing Drama
Story of a man alone in the wilderness a challenge for screenwriters: Even though the main character is stuck, the narrative could not stand still.
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Anatomy of a Contender: ‘Nine’
Assembling the A-list cast for the film was only the first challenge for director Rob Marshall.
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Michael Douglas: Wonder Boy
Never averse to taking risks, the AFI Life Achievement Award recipient has a slate of intriguing projects in the works.
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Oscar Watch: Foreign language
A diverse collection of international helmers discuss the origins of six foreign-language Oscar hopefuls.
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Playing politics with Oscar
Will Academy voters opt for this season's onscreen political portrayals?
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‘Reader’ between the lines
Fierce independence has led Stephen Daldry to tackle tough subjects, including 'The Reader'
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DGA Awards preview: Darren Aronofsky
Darren Aronofsky battled to make "The Wrestler" exactly how he wanted.
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Frank Langella: commander in brief
Frank Langella played Tricky Dick onstage in London and New York, but he was almost passed over for the big-screen 'Frost/Nixon.'
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