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'Descendants' lands coveted award
Calgary Sun 1 hour ago

Director Alexander Payne poses during a photocall to promote his film "The Descendants" in Rome, Jan. 25, 2012. (REUTERS/Remo Casilli) Director Alexander Payne is celebrating after his hit George Clooney film The Descendants was honoured with the coveted
Alexander Payne Jokes At ACE Awards: Editing Is “Disguising How Bad A Film Really Is"
Hollywood Reporter 4 hours ago

The 62nd American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards were filled with heartfelt tributes and plenty of laughs, as The Descendants and The Artist went on to win best edited dramatic feature film and best edited feature-comedy or musical. Saturday at the Beverly
Getty Images 14 hours ago

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 18: From L to R: Kevin Tent, Alexander Payne and Reese Witherspoon pose in the press room at the 62nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 18, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. View Photo »
You know what, I didn't think there was enough of him, frankly ... I kept waiting, there were such long stretches without him. I thought he was funny — but the things that were really controversial last year didn't seem as controversial this year because they asked him back.
– Alexander Payne SOURCE: USA Today 1 month ago
'Descendants,' 'Artist' win Editors' awards
Entertainment Weekly 5 hours ago

The Descendants and The Artist were the big winners at the 62nd annual Ace Eddie Awards, picking up trophies for Best Edited Feature Film (Drama) and Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy or Musical), respectively. The Eddie Awards — which recognize the year’
'Descendants' earns Scripter Award
Variety 6 hours ago

"The Descendants" took home the 24th annual USC Libraries Scripter Award on Saturday at an elegant gala held at the historic Edward L. Doheny Memorial Library on the college's campus. Although director Alexander Payne was unable to attend the ceremony, s
Oscars: Who takes the gold home?
The Express Tribune Pakistan 8 hours ago

With the Oscars just a week away, we predict the future of competing reel ventures. With the Oscars just a week away, we predict the future of competing reel ventures. PHOTO : FILE The Artist and The Descendants are leading the pack of cinematic treat
Getty Images 16 hours ago

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Director Alexander Payne arrives at the 62nd Annual ACE Eddie Award at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 18, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. View Photo »
If this movie becomes a timeless movie, which it feels like it will be to me, it's all because of our filmmaker and friend, Alexander Payne . I just want to say from everyone how much we admire you and how proud we are of you.
SOURCE: United Press International 1 month ago
Alexander Payne Regis Dialogue with Kenneth Turan
YouTube Videos 5 months ago
'Descendants' wins Scripter award
United Press International 8 hours ago

Published: Feb. 19, 2012 at 10:50 AM LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Box-office hit "The Descendants" won the 24th annual University of Southern California Libraries Scripter Award for best screenplay. Author Kaui Hart Hemmings and screenwriters Alexander
The Oscar favorite no one really likes
Topix 12 hours ago

I can't be the only person who had a mixed, double reaction to George Clooney's big emotional scene near the end of Alexander Payne's "The Descendants," which seems destined to end up as the also-ran or bridegroom in this year's Oscar race. Type in your

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About Alexander Payne

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Constantine Alexander Payne (born February 10, 1961) is an American film director and screenwriter. His films are noted for their dark humour and satirical depictions of contemporary American society. His films also revolve around adultery in marriage and relationships. He also tends to set his films in Omaha. He has scenes of historical... Full Article

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