David Germain

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This image released by Warner Bros shows John Goodman, left, Alan Arkin, center, and actor-director Ben Affleck in a scene from "Argo." Affleck was nominated Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 for a Golden Globe for best director for the film. Arkin was also nominated for best supporting actor for his role in the film. The 70th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Jan. 13. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Claire Folger)

AP critics pick the year’s best movies

Christy Lemire, Jake Coyle, David Germain, germainjake-coyle, christy-lemiredavid · December 15, 2012 5:00 am

This film image released by Universal Pictures shows Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, left, and Anne Hathaway as Fantine in a scene from "Les Miserables." The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. The 70th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Jan. 13. (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)

Globes go big with heavy lineup of studio films

David Germain · December 13, 2012 6:47 pm

This film image released by Universal Pictures shows Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean holding Isabelle Allen as Young Cosette in a scene from "Les Miserables." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Laurie Sparham)

‘Lincoln,’ ‘Les Mis,’ ‘Playbook’ lead SAG awards

David Germain · December 12, 2012 4:26 pm

This publicity file photo released by Warner Bros., shows the character Gollum, voiced by Andy Serkis, in a scene from the fantasy adventure "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., File)

Review: ‘The Hobbit’ suffers from story bloat

David Germain · December 11, 2012 3:01 pm

FILE - This undated file film image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Jean-Louis Trintignant in a scene from the Austrian film, "Amour." On Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association announced their picks for movies of 2012. The French old-age drama âAmourâ was chosen as the year's best film. The 1950s cult drama âThe Masterâ earned three awards: best director for Paul Thomas Anderson, best actor for Joaquin Phoenix and supporting actress for Amy Adams. âThe Masterâ also was chosen as best-picture runner-up. âAmourâ star Emmanuelle Riva shared the best-actress honor in a tie with Jennifer Lawrence for the lost-soul romance âSilver Linings Playbook.â Newcomer Dwight Henry was chosen as supporting actor for the low-budget critical darling âBeasts of the Southern Wild.â (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, File)

‘Amour’ takes top prize from LA film critics

David Germain · December 10, 2012 12:15 am

‘Skyfall,’ ‘Guardians’ duel for box-office win

David Germain · December 9, 2012 11:41 pm

‘Twilight,’ ‘Skyfall’ remain top picks for fans

David Germain · December 2, 2012 8:44 pm

Common appears on stage at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations press conference at The W Hotel Hollywood on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in Los Angeles. The show will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2012 in the afternoon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

‘Moonrise,’ ‘Silver Linings’ lead Spirit Awards

David Germain · November 27, 2012 5:00 am

FILE - This Oct. 22, 2012 file photo shows British actor Robert Pattinson, right, having his photo taken with fans upon arrival for an exclusive fan event for the final chapter of the Twilight Saga "Breaking Dawn Part 2" in Sydney, Australia. Thanksgiving newcomers have been unable to knock off the big three at the box office: Bella, Bond and Abe Lincoln. Kristen Stewart's finale as Bella Swan led the holiday weekend ticket sales. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith, File)

‘Twilight,’ Bond, ‘Lincoln’ lead record weekend

David Germain · November 25, 2012 5:00 am

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 file photo, from left, American actor Taylor Lautner, American actress Kristen Stewart and British actor Robert Pattinson pose during a photo call at the Spanish premiere of the film "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2" in Kinepolis Cinema in Madrid, Spain. Stewart, Pattinson and Lautner have walked their last "Twilight" red carpet with the arrival of the finale "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2," and now must step into careers of their own using the superstardom the multi-billion-dollar franchise has provided them. ( AP Photo/Gabriel Pecot, File)

‘Twilight’ finale dawns with $141.3M weekend

David Germain · November 19, 2012 5:00 am

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 photo, Daniel Day-Lewis arrives at the "Lincoln" premiere at AFI Fest at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. "Lincoln," which opened in limited release Nov. 9, 2012 and expands nationwide Friday, Nov. 16, is based partly on Doris Kearns Goodwin's book "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," which chronicles how the president turned fierce opponents into allies during the Civil War. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP Images, File)

Day-Lewis heeded inner ear to find Lincoln’s voice

David Germain · November 13, 2012 5:00 am

Box-office activity slows for ‘Paranormal,’ Perry

David Germain · October 21, 2012 8:54 pm