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2015 COFCA Awards Winners

Bill Clark — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 02:19:02 +0000

It’s that time again. The Central Ohio Film Critics Association has named its winners for 2015, led by the investigative drama Spotlight. Here is the full list of the 2015 COFCA awards winners: Best Film 1. Spotlight 2. Inside Out 3. Room 4. Mad Max: Fury Road 5. Ex Machina… Continue reading

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2015 Year-End Movie Review

Bill Clark — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:39:38 +0000

Despite popular opinion to the contrary, I really feel 2015 was a solid year for film. Instead of one obvious standout, there were a lot of very worthwhile, very good options across all genres. The lack of clarity, of course, will lead to an unpredictable awards season – something we could… Continue reading

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2015 COFCA Awards Nominees

Bill Clark — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 17:31:49 +0000

The Central Ohio Film Critics Association is pleased to announce the nominees for its 14th annual awards. Founded in 2002, the Central Ohio Film Critics Association is comprised of film critics based in Columbus, Ohio and its surrounding areas. Its membership consists of 22 print, radio, television, and internet critics. COFCA’s official website at… Continue reading

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2015 COFCA Nominations Ballot

Bill Clark — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:51:12 +0000

The Central Ohio Film Critics Association awards are once again upon us. We pride ourselves on being one of the most progressive and adventuresome voting bodies in the nation, and I’m sure this year will be no exception with such wide open races across the board. Here is my 2015… Continue reading

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Oscars 2015 Predictions

Bill Clark — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:18:58 +0000

Predicting Academy Awards winners is often a fruitless endeavor. There’s so much politics in play (“he/she didn’t win when he/she should have fifteen years ago, so why not now!”), but it’s still a fun game. I’ve never formally put my predictions out, but with multiple contenders in many categories, why… Continue reading

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2014 COFCA Awards Winners

Bill Clark — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 02:56:13 +0000

Ava DuVernay’s civil rights drama Selma has been named Best Film in the Central Ohio Film Critics Association’s 13th annual awards, which recognize excellence in the film industry for 2014. The film also claimed four other awards. DuVernay was honored as Best Director and Breakthrough Film Artist. David Oyelowo was… Continue reading

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2014 COFCA Awards Nominees

Bill Clark — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:08:20 +0000

It’s that time of year again! The Central Ohio Film Critics Association is pleased to announce the nominees for its 12th annual awards. Winners will be announced on the evening of January 8th, 2015. Be sure to visit cofca.org for the latest member reviews and awards announcements. Without further adieu,… Continue reading

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The Top 12 Films Of 2014

Bill Clark — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:17:12 +0000

Not since 2006 have I done a “Best Of” list, and for good reason. This is the first time since then I have felt truly qualified. Juggling a full-time job (not this one – I wish), life’s obligations, and trips to the theater doesn’t always go as swimmingly as I hope.… Continue reading

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Man Wears Google Glass to Movies, Feds All Over It

Bill Clark — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:23:34 +0000

In case you were wondering how long it takes the Department of Homeland Security to respond to suspected movie piracy using a new gadget, the answer is not long. A man wearing a Google Glass device was questioned for 3.5 hours by the Feds on Saturday, January 18 after a… Continue reading

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Studio Movie Grill Opening Columbus Location

Bill Clark — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:19:27 +0000

Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”), the original first-run, in-theater dining concept, will open a new flagship location in downtown Columbus on January 14. SMG Arena Grand will mark the fifteenth location, and the first in Ohio, for Studio Movie Grill. Housing 11 screens, the new theater will offer guests a spectacular… Continue reading

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