Winter's Bone - reviewstl

Oscar Nominations 2011 List, 83rd Academy Awards (Video)

Posted: January 26, 2011 at 8:05 am / Local, Movie News

On Tuesday, Oscar Nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards were announced. “True Grit” and “The King’s Speech” were among the most nominated – and rightfully so. And of course there were some surprises, as per usual. Ben Affleck’s “The Town” was pretty much snubbed in every category, aside from the nomination of Jeremy Renner […]

No Comments read more

Roger Ebert’s Top Ten of 2010

Posted: December 21, 2010 at 11:49 am / Film, Local

I usually become numb to these types of lists pretty quick. I would venture to guess around 5 out of 10 films on everybody’s list is the same. I’m not saying it’s bad, it just gets monotonous. Well I haven’t read too many lists yet this year, and I think Roger Ebert is well respected […]

No Comments read more

“The Social Network” Top Nominations in Chicago Film Critics Awards

Posted: December 17, 2010 at 2:38 pm / Local, Movie News

The Social Network is on a bit of a tear. Despite being one of the earliest of the much touted Best Picture favorites this year, the film has been racking up nominations and wins. The latest is a series of eight nominations from the Chicago Film Critics Association. True Grit, The King’s Speech, Inception, and […]

No Comments read more

National Board of Review Announces Their “Best” List

Posted: December 6, 2010 at 1:39 am / Film, Local, Movie News

As if we aren’t gonna be bombarded with enough “Best of the Year” lists, I give you the list of winners from the National Board of Review. This is significant only because their pick for the best film of the year has gone on to win the Oscar the last two out of three years. […]

1 Comment read more

Missouri’s “Winter’s Bone” Continues to Rack Up Nominations in Independent Spirit Awards

Posted: November 30, 2010 at 4:08 pm / Local, Movie News

Yesterday it was announced that Winter’s Bone won Best Film at the 2010 Gotham Awards, (read about it here) now the film has been nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Female Lead, Best Supporting Female, Best Supporting Male, and Best Cinematography, giving it the most nominations of the Independent Spirit Awards. Is […]

No Comments read more

“Waiting For Superman” and “Winter’s Bone” Big Winners at 2010 Gotham Awards

Posted: November 30, 2010 at 1:57 am / Local, Movie News

While they might not have as big of an impact as the Independent Spirit Awards, the 20th Gotham Awards still have a significant stance in the New York and independent film scene. They are among the first to give out their awards, and many of their winners have gone on to win big from critics […]

No Comments read more