The Hurt Locker

Ten years of Iraq War films: Why audiences shunned movies about Mideast

At the 10-year anniversary of the Iraq War, there has been no war film that captured the public imagination

Daniel D'Addario Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 8:11 PM UTC 21
Entertainment The Hurt Locker

Oscar’s best picture nominee numbers vary

The academy announced today that anywhere from five to 10 films will now be nominated for the night's biggest award

Drew Grant Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 3:49 PM UTC
Entertainment Oscars, Movie Awards Season

Pick of the week: The greatest war film ever made?

Spectacular and troubling, "Armadillo" follows a group of Danish soldiers into a gruesome Afghan firefight

Andrew O'Hehir Friday, Apr 15, 2011 12:30 AM UTC 52
Entertainment Afghanistan

The “Hurt Locker” reality show controversy

Critics argue that a proposed Afghanistan series will turn war into entertainment -- but they're missing the point

Sam Adams Friday, Aug 27, 2010 2:28 PM UTC 19
Entertainment Reality TV, Afghanistan

“Hurt Locker’s” illegal downloading wars

A lawsuit pits a misguided war-movie producer against shrill, free-culture extremists -- and everybody loses

Sam Adams Thursday, Jun 3, 2010 9:20 PM UTC 77
Entertainment The Hurt Locker, Film Salon

Oscars: Hollywood’s war against itself (continued)

Oscar voters picked the lowest-grossing winner in history -- artistic integrity or commercial suicide?

Andrew O'Hehir Monday, Mar 8, 2010 9:09 PM UTC 18
Entertainment Oscars, An Education, Avatar

How top Oscar Winners fared at the box office

"Avatar" may have lost to "The Hurt Locker," but it's made a lot more money

The Associated Press, Associated Press Monday, Mar 8, 2010 1:49 PM UTC
Entertainment Oscars, Avatar, Crazy Heart

List of winners at the 82nd annual Oscars

"The Hurt Locker," Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock and Kathryn Bigelow take top Oscars

The Associated Press, Associated Press Monday, Mar 8, 2010 1:36 PM UTC
Entertainment Oscar 2010: The Performances

Best Oscar night ever?

A funny, dynamic broadcast ends with Kathryn Bigelow snatching two Oscars out of the hands of her omnipotent ex

Heather Havrilesky Monday, Mar 8, 2010 12:30 PM UTC 91
Entertainment Oscars, Kathryn Bigelow, Precious

Bigelow and “Hurt Locker” win big at Oscars

The Iraq war drama nabs five Academy Awards, including a historic best director win

David Germain, Associated Press Monday, Mar 8, 2010 5:49 AM UTC
Entertainment Oscars, The Hurt Locker, Movies

Movie News Now: “Hurt Locker” plagued by last-second controversy

Bigelow's producer banned from Oscars; real-life soldier may sue. Also: "Predators" set, Abe vs. vampires?

Paul Hiebert Thursday, Mar 4, 2010 11:04 AM UTC
Entertainment Oscars, Tribeca Film Access

Bomb disposal expert to sue “Hurt Locker”

Iraq War veteran wants compensation from Oscar-nominated film based on his combat experience

Associated Press Wednesday, Mar 3, 2010 3:33 PM UTC
Entertainment The Hurt Locker, Iraq war, Movies

‘Lockergate’?: Producer apologizes for e-mails

Lobbying took direct swipe at "Avatar"

Glenn Whipp, Associated Press Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 5:28 PM UTC
Entertainment Oscars, Avatar

Oscar 2010: Jeremy Renner dismantles the war hero

"The Hurt Locker" is so tense it's easy to miss the actor's economical -- and funny -- performance

Stephanie Zacharek Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 1:27 AM UTC 40
Entertainment Oscar 2010: The Performances

Kathryn Bigelow: Feminist pioneer or tough guy in drag?

"Hurt Locker" director masquerades as a hyper-macho bad boy to win the respect of a male-dominated industry

Martha P. Nochimson Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 9:20 PM UTC 137
Entertainment The Hurt Locker

Kathryn Bigelow’s big BAFTA win

The director continues her hot streak and stands as a "beacon of light" for female directors

Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Feb 22, 2010 3:23 PM UTC
Life Kathryn Bigelow, Broadsheet

“Avatar” vs. “Hurt Locker”: Battle of the exes

Kathryn Bigelow could be the first female director to win an Oscar. If her former hubby doesn't stop her, that is

Nelle Engoron Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 1:28 AM UTC 14
Entertainment Movie Awards Season, Avatar

“The Hurt Locker” and Bogart’s 1943 “Sahara”

In the spirit of late night '70s TV: Pair Kathryn Bigelow's desert war adventure with an earlier, better example

Erik Nelson Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 4:12 PM UTC 27
Entertainment The Perfect Double Bill

Early odds on the Oscar derby

"Up," Clooney, "Precious," "Lovely Bones," "Nine" all leading contenders. Plus: Is indie dead? (Part 174)

Andrew O'Hehir Wednesday, Sep 23, 2009 10:23 AM UTC 17
Entertainment Coen Brothers

Defusing bombs at 115 degrees

Action queen Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal talk about "The Hurt Locker," their pulse-elevating Iraq drama

Andrew O'Hehir Friday, Jun 26, 2009 10:26 AM UTC 10
Entertainment Beyond the Multiplex

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