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The Criticwire Survey: Preparing For Movies Based On Books

  • By Matt Singer
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  • January 7, 2013 10:03 AM
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In the case of a film based on a book, do you read the book before or after you see the movie? The critics weigh in in our weekly survey.
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National Society of Film Critics Love 'Amour'

  • By Matt Singer
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  • January 6, 2013 8:27 PM
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With the Academy Award nominations just four days away, the National Society of Film Critics announced their own 2012 awards, topped by Michael Haneke's "Amour." It received three trophies: Best Actress (Emmanuelle Riva), Best Director (Haneke) and Best Picture.
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Weekend Reel Reads: New Looks at Entrenched Favorites

  • By Steve Greene
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  • January 6, 2013 12:35 PM
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Chances are, you probably know someone who loves "Good Will Hunting," "The Hobbit" or Tarantino films - perhaps all three. This week's edition of Reel Reads offers some different perspectives on some beloved (and not so beloved) recent films.
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More: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Campbell

This Week on Criticwire: Welcome to 2013

  • By Steve Greene
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  • January 5, 2013 11:45 AM
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As we embrace a new calendar year, we're not quite done with the great films and debates of 2012.
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From the Wire: 'Back to the Future' Newspapers

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  • January 4, 2013 3:41 PM
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Where a local crackpot inventor getting committed to a mental hospital rates above President Nixon running for a fifth term as big news.
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Wesley Morris Leaves Boston Globe

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  • January 4, 2013 2:04 PM
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The Pulitzer Prize winner is joining the staff of ESPN's Grantland.
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The Other Best Films of 2012

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  • January 4, 2013 12:11 PM
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Ten movies just weren't enough last year -- here Matt counts down his honorable mention list.
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Will Critics Regret Trashing 'The Hobbit?'

  • By Matt Singer
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  • January 3, 2013 4:33 PM
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  • 22 Comments
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Is "No!" an acceptable response?
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More: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, From the Wire

From the Wire: Critics as 'Morally Engaged Viewers'

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  • January 3, 2013 12:31 PM
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Should critics be less focused on aesthetics and more on morality?
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More: Zero Dark Thirty, From the Wire

The Best Writing About 'Django Unchained' So Far

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  • January 3, 2013 10:03 AM
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Our favorite reactions to what is proving to be one of the most controversial films in recent memory.
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More: Django Unchained, Quentin Tarantino

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