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Oscar-nominated ‘In the Loop’ screenplay online

February 12, 2010 - 5:20 pm

By Jay A. Fernandez

More than a few people have been wondering about this off-the-grid political satire “In the Loop,” which has been scoring award nominations for its screenplay. IFC Films picked up the feature after last year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it premiered, and the indie outfit wants Academy voters to give the script a read before their votes are due March 2.

You’re welcome to take a gander yourself.

The adapted screenplay, written by Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche and Armando Iannucci, who also directed, has drawn best screenplay nominations from BAFTA, the London critics, the Chicago critics and the Academy. The British Independent Film Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle awarded it best screenplay honors.

And here’s a special note from Iannucci about the script.

Critics weigh in on end-of-year kudos

December 14, 2009 - 1:38 pm

By Jay A. Fernandez

An avalanche of critics awards fell over the weekend — from Los Angeles, New York, Boston and Washington, DC — and in some areas sharpened the Oscar-race picture.

A few of the likely acting nods have begun to coalesce, namely around supporting actress Mo’Nique for “Precious” and supporting actor Christoph Waltz for “Inglourious Basterds.” George Clooney is also looking rosy as a best actor winner for “Up in the Air.” (Best actress remains a wash at moment.)

Kathryn Bigelow and her latest, “The Hurt Locker,” took several of the picture and directing awards.

I tend to eyeball screenplay awards more than the others, as the talent on display in those categories generates all the other players’ contributions. Those potential winners are starting to gel, as well.

Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner’s screenplay for “Up in the Air,” adapted from the Walter Kirn novel, took more honors, this time from the L.A. Film Critics Assn. and the Washington DC Area Film Critics Assn. — the latter also awarded Reitman’s film picture of the year honors.

Meanwhile, the Boston Society of Film Critics gave its screenplay award to Joel and Ethan Coen for “A Serious Man.”

The New York Film Critics Assn. awarded the political farce “In the Loop,” written by Jesse Armstrong and Simon Blackwell, its prize. (A dark horse, “Loop” also got runner-up from the L.A. contingent.)

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