More Critics Awards Honor 'Slumdog,' 'Ben Button' And 'Wendy & Lucy'
Another day another round of film critic awards from various cities across North America. Let's waste no time getting into it.The Dallas/Fortworth Film Critics Association have given "Slumdog Millionaire" the top prize in the Best 10 films of 2008 list. "Milk" came in second, "The Dark Knight," third. Danny Boyle scored Best Director, Sean Penn earned Best Actor and Anne Hathaway was given the Best Actress prize. [DFFCA]The nearby Houston Film Critics Society gave the top prize to "The Curious Case of Benja

Roger Ebert's top 20 films of 2008
LISTED ALPHABETICALLYBallastThe Band’s VisitCheChop ShopThe Dark KnightDoubtThe FallFrost/NixonFrozen FriverHappy-Go-LuckyIron ManMilkRachel Getting MarriedThe ReaderRevolutionary RoadShotgun StoriesSlumdog MillionaireSynecdoche, New YorkW.Wall-EThe best films of 2008... and there were a lot of them by Roger EbertIn these hard times, you deserve two "best films" lists for the price of one. It is therefore with joy that I list the 20 best films of 2008, in alphabetical order. I am violating

‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Lead Nominees From Chicago Film Critics Association
CHICAGO– The Chicago Film Critics Association announced its choices for the best of 2008 on Monday morning. The biggest blockbuster of the year, “The Dark Knight,” and the sleeper hit of the season, “Slumdog Millionaire,” tied for the most nominations and will compete for best picture of the year from Chicago film critics.The Chicago Film Critics Association“The Dark Knight”, the massively successful continuation of the Batman franchise, and “Slumdog Millionaire&#

Michelle Williams Comes Under Attack Over Plans To Accept An Award On Behalf Of Heath Ledger
Michelle Williams has come under attack over plans for her to accept an award on behalf of her late ex-fiance Heath Ledger.The actress - who split from the actor in September 2008, three months before he died of an accidental prescription drugs overdose - is reportedly being lined up to accept the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor if the actor posthumously wins for his portrayal of The Joker in "The Dark Knight," much to the fury of the Australian star's family.A source told the New York Daily N

Rep: Michelle Williams Not Accepting Golden Globe In Heath Ledger's Absence
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- If Heath Ledger wins the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his iconic role as The Joker in "The Dark Knight," it won't be Michelle Williams up on stage accepting the award for the late actor, a rep for the actress tells Access Hollywood.

Wendy and Lucy - Trailer
Proving why she is one of the most highly-regarded auteurs of current cinema, Kelly Reichardt’s (OLD JOY) subtle storytelling technique uses a formal minimalist style to weave together a unique emotional and political road film. Wendy Carroll (Michelle Williams) is driving to Ketchikan, Alaska, in hopes of a summer of lucrative work at the Northwestern Fish cannery, and the start of a new life with her dog, Lucy. When her car breaks down in Oregon, however, the thin fabric of her financia

Our Comfortable Lives by Barry Keenan
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Michelle Williams: Snowflake Sweater Cute
Michelle Williams chats away on her cell phone and spots shutterbugs in midtown New York City on Monday afternoon. The 28-year-old actress recently dished on how her role in new film, Wendy & Lucy, was a true gift. She shared, “It’s a gift to be able to work in the exact way that you have always wanted to. I feel really lucky. The performances aren’t performances, they’re just like a documentary, you feel like you are spying on people, and that has always been the k

Michelle Williams & Kelly Reichardt on ‘Wendy and Lucy’
When it comes to working in Hollywood, people say that it’s all about whom you know, even if you’re an established talent like Michelle Williams. It’s how she came to be a part of Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Wendy and Lucy’. “It came through a mutual friend of ours, Todd Haynes, who I had worked with and had a really good experience being directed by,” Williams recalls. “It first came to me in short story form with a little letter saying, ‘This is a dear friend. Think you guys

D.C. critics chime in, ‘Slumdog’ reigns
I was totally out to lunch on this today.  “Slumdog Millionaire” continues to dominate while Heath Ledger wins his second award (after that AFI gong earlier in the week).  “Doubt” pulls down another ensemble win while truly astounding group performances from films such as “Synecdoche, New York,” “Gomorrah” and, indeed, “Slumdog Millionaire” continue to be ignored.  And Mickey Rourke picks up his first critics’ citation. The winners: Best Film: “Slumdog Millionaire” Best

'Slumdog' Wins Again in Washington, D.C.
Barring a late season slump, Slumdog Millionaire is emerging as the film to beat among critics' groups and journalists, with the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association voting it Best Film and Danny Boyle Best Director. The honor comes just days after the National Board of Review selected the Fox Searchlight release as its best movie of 2008. Slumdog won four awards from the D.C. critics, including Dev Patel's breakthrough performance and Simon Beaufoy's adapted screenplay. Here

Slumdog Tops Washington, DC Critics
The WAFCA have spoken, Slumdog sweeps: Best Film: Slumdog Millionaire/Fox Searchlight Best Director: Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) Best Actor: Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) Best Actress: Meryl Streep (Doubt) Best Ensemble: Doubt/Miramax Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Best Supporting Actress: Rosemarie DeWitt (Rachel Getting Married) Best Breakthrough Performance: Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) Best Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy ...