Beasts of the Southern Wild

'Pi,' 'Impossible': Nature's fury unleashed on the film screen

'The Impossible,' 'Life of Pi' and even 'Moonrise Kingdom' are among a crop of new films being lashed by natural disasters, an indication of a general unease.It could be a dark and stormy Oscar night. Among the historical epics, political thrillers and romantic dramas on the awards scene, several films that feature nature's fury are clouding the horizon.

"Django," "Beasts of Southern Wild" up for Image Award

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Quentin Tarantino's slavery era Western "Django Unchained" and mythological indie film "Beasts of the Southern Wild," were among the top film nominees on Tuesday for the annual NAACP Image Awards.

"Django," "Beasts of Southern Wild" up for Image Award

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Quentin Tarantino's slavery era Western "Django Unchained" and mythological indie film "Beasts of the Southern Wild," were among the top film nominees on Tuesday for the annual NAACP Image Awards.

Video| The Envelope Screening Series: 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'

Steve Zeitchik talks "Beasts of the Southern Wild" with stars Quvenzhane Wallis, Dwight Henry, (co-writer) Lucy Alibar and director Benh Zeitlin.

'Beasts' director begins work on next film