Best of the Week: Oscar Talk, Early Raves for ‘Skyfall,’ Interviews with Affleck and Hawkes, Hawaii Fest & More

This week on TOH!, we discuss Spielberg’s “Lincoln” as a major contender in Oscar Talk, interview “The Sessions” star John Hawkes and “Argo” director Ben Affleck, report on the Hawaii Int’l Film Festival, check out the early rave reviews of “Skyfall” and much more!

Awards:

Oscar Talk: Spielberg’s “Lincoln” is Major Contender, Led by Day-Lewis; Supporting Actress Race, Has Phoenix Dive-Bombed His Chances?

Which Stars Need a Comeback?

Gotham Awards Nominations Led by “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Bernie,” “Middle of Nowhere” and “Moonrise Kingdom”

Reviews:

Rory Kennedy’s “Ethel” — A Tribute to a Mother and Survivor

Now and Then: At NOFF, Indie Comedies “It’s a Disaster” and “Supporting Characters” Impress

“Skyfall” Early Review Roundup: Mendes, Craig and Bardem Rise to the Occasion

Festivals:

Hawaii Int’l Film Festival: Part 1, Part 2

Features:

“Expendables” Spin-off “ExpendaBelles” Gets “Legally Blonde” Scribes, Plus Carano & Sackhoff UPDATED

News:

Penske Promotes Variety’s Sobrino-Stearns to Publisher

McGregor and Hudson Topline Capaldi Hollywood Comedy “Born To Be King”

Interviews:

John Hawkes Finds Pain and Growth in “The Sessions”; Helen Hunt Also Strong Oscar Contender (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

Oscar Watch: “Argo” Director Affleck & Editor Goldenberg Talk Reality vs. Comedy (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

Sorrentino Talks Sean Penn-Starrer “This Must Be the Place”

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