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'Argo' Takes Film, Director at BAFTA Awards

Daniel Day-Lewis, Emmanuelle Riva take top acting honors at the ceremony, held today in London.

'Argo' Wins USC Scripter Award

Chris Terrio, Joshuah Bearman, and Antonia J. Mendez share the honor for bringing the Oscar-nominated film to the page.

New York City Suspends Film Shoots for Snowstorm

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has officially suspended all outdoor film permits for Saturday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather in New York City.

Oscar, 'Argo,' and the Poor Ben Affleck Theory

Some think 'Argo' winning is tied to Ben Affleck failing to land an Oscar nomination for directing; we examine this theory.

Jonathan Groff Tackles David Sedaris in ‘C.O.G.’

We spoke to Groff shortly after new film “C.O.G.” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival about his role, the future of gay movies, and why he may or may not owe his career to Backstage.

Oscar-Nominee Jennifer Lawrence Is In a League of Her Own

Jennifer Lawrence has a good excuse for running late to our interview. The actor whom everyone wants to meet was on her way to the lounge of a five-star hotel for our appointment when she had the opportunity to be introduced to the creator-star of “Girls,” Lena Dunham. “I had ...

The Do-Re-Mi’s of Nazi Crime in ‘Lore’

A family of abandoned Hitler Youth, portrayed by an impressively fearless cast of child actors, go on the run after the Allies take over Germany, only to face firsthand the grim realities of their countrymen’s crimes.

The Dual Comedic Identities of Melissa McCarthy Play Into ‘Identity Thief’

Improbably, this buddy/road comedy wants McCarthy to have it both ways as a raunchy comic genius and as a sentimental softy. Even more improbably, she succeeds.

‘Would You Rather’ Incites Some Queasy Moral Questioning

The movie, starring Brittany Snow and Jeffrey Combs and featuring the world's worst dinner party, falls somewhere on the spectrum between torture porn and psychological horror—and somewhat mysteriously works.

Film Independent Picks 8 Filmmakers for 2013 Directing Labs

Nicholas Greene, Jacob Hatley, Krisy Gosney, Aldo Velasco, Amber Sealey, Daniel Casey, Morna Ciraki, and Alex Moratto will work on their next feature films with help from Film Independent.