Category Archives: Film

7
Jan

2012 in Review: The Best Films

NOTE: A different version of this list will appear on College Movie Review. 10. Blue Like Jazz (dir. Steve Taylor) One of my favorite books is now one of my favorite movies. Based on Donald Miller’s brutally honest college memoir, … Continue reading →

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4
Jan

The Weekender: It’s not so ‘Impossible’

IN THEATERS: Texas Chainsaw (R) Starring Trey Songz, Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager Story by Stephen Susco and Adam Marcus & Debra Sullivan Screenplay by Adam Marcus & Debra Sullivan and Kirsten Elms Directed by John Luessenhop Sigh. It’s January, folks. … Continue reading →

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2
Jan

Oscar Picks – 2 Jan 2013

This is the last of my brief overview at the probable Oscar nominees before they’re announced. I’ll take one final, full-length stab at this on Wednesday, Jan. 9. BEST PICTURE Argo Beasts of the Southern Wild The Best Exotic Marigold … Continue reading →

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31
Dec

Review round-up: December 2012

Here’s everything I’ve seen Nov. 30 that hasn’t already been covered on this site or College Movie Review. Last one of the year! Hope Springs (B) – DVD More stellar work from Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones here, as … Continue reading →

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24
Dec

The Weekender, Christmas Edition: A Master ‘Unchained’

IN THEATERS: Django Unchained* (R) Starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino Right now, I’d put this on the lower end of Tarantino’s filmography. Of course that means it’s better than 90% of what … Continue reading →

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20
Dec

The Weekender: The Pre-Holiday ‘Trip’

IN THEATERS: The Guilt Trip (PG-13) Starring Seth Rogen, Barbra Streisand, Colin Hanks Written by Dan Fogelman Directed by Anne Fletcher Casting Streisand as an overbearing Jewish mother is a little too easy, but the director of The Proposal knows … Continue reading →

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19
Dec

Revisionary Road 2011 – Film

We change so much every year, and just as our opinions change on friends, teams and politicians, so do our opinions on pop culture. That’s why, since 2008, I’ve revised my previous year’s top 10 lists. Before we get to … Continue reading →

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15
Dec

Oscar Picks – 15 Dec 2012

We’re in the thick of it now. With both coastal critics’ groups having their say – with some more interesting picks from regions in between – as well as the first major guild announcement, the picture is looking clearer. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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14
Dec

The Weekender: Expect the ‘Unexpected’

IN THEATERS: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett Written for the screen by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro Directed by Peter Jackson If I say I’m … Continue reading →

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12
Dec

Final Golden Globe Picks 2013

If the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is much more adventurous than I predict, I’ll be a happy camper. Otherwise, it’s snooze-ville until Oscar nominations. BEST PICTURE – COMEDY/MUSICAL The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel The Intouchables Les Misérables Moonrise Kingdom Silver … Continue reading →

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