The 25 Best Movie Performances of 2011
Award season won't begin in earnest for a few more weeks, but regardless of who takes home statues, these were our favorite performances—lead, supporting, or in one case, motion-captured—of 2011. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJessica Chastain: Film Person of the Year (Narrative)
It’s been quite a while since anyone has had a coming out party like that of Paste’s 2011 Person of the Year for Narrative Film, Jessica Chastain. She had significant roles in seven feature films; played the female lead in Paste’s two favorite movies this year (The Tree of Life and Take Shelter); and seems very likely to be rewarded with an Academy Award nomination for a third (The Help). read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesThe 50 Best Movies of 2011
From the smallest art films to the biggest blockbusters, documentaries and narratives from more than a dozen different countries, we present the 50 best movies of 2011. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day2012 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced
This morning, the nominees for the 17th Film Independent’s Spirit Awards were announced in Los Angeles. read more
Found in: Movies, News2011 Gotham Awards Announce Winners
Last night, The 21st Annual Gotham Awards announced their winners in film for the year. Surprisingly, the night's biggest award went with a tie as Best Feature was given to both _Beginners_ and _The Tree of Life_. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsTake Shelter
Take Shelter, the new film by Jeff Nichols, opens with an ominous dream. Though the exact cause of the threat is veiled, its manifestations are not—the wind blows, a massive storm front approaches and a viscous fluid that’s definitely not rain begins to fall. For Curtis (Michael Shannon), the dream leaves a lasting impression even as he attempts to shake it off and meet his responsibilities as a husband, father and blue-collar working man.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJessica Chastain To Play Princess Diana In New Biopic
At the American Film Market, plans were announced to make a new biopic about Princess Diana starring Jessica Chastain. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsPaste's Best of Sundance 2011
After a week and a half in Park City and two more weeks watching screener DVDs, we are proud to present our own favorites from Sundance 2011. Where applicable, we’ve also listed the Festval’s own award and what that jury said about it.... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesThe 10 Best Films From Sundance 2011
This year's fest didn't have the same level of hugely buzzy breakouts as last year, but there were quite a few films we liked and a few more that just plain thrilled us. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySeven Sundance Competition Narrative Films We're Looking Forward To
Last year, festivalgoers got an early look at Blue Valentine), Winter's Bone and Animal Kingdom. Here are seven we'll be especially watching for next week. read more
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