Oscar 2011: The Artist–Silent, B/W Movie IS Liked by Critics

When it comes to the Oscars, the end-of-year choices by critics groups offer some insight into the films that have awards momentum. 

Oscar Actors: Von Sydow, Max–Extremely Loud and Incredibly Loud

Max von Sydow was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in this film.

Oscar 2011: Screen Actors Guild Nominations

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) singled out “The Help,” honoring it with four nominations.  “Help” is up for ensemble cast, along with nominations for Viola Davis for lead actress and Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer for supporting actress.

Oscar 2011: Visual Effects

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)  unveiled the 15 films in consideration for the Visual Effects Oscar.

Oscar 2011: AFI Film Awards

Los Angeles, December 11, 2011 – The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced the official selections of AFI AWARDS 2011 – the awards season event favored by artists and entertainment executives for its intimacy and collaborative recognition – that records the year’s most outstanding achievements in film, television and other forms of the moving image arts.