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2010 in Review: The Best Films
This is going to be my first time counting down my list, which had previously been re-caps or an alphabetical list. Choosing the order was particularly tough because, despite my early declaration that 2010 was a terrible year for film–only … Continue reading
2010 in Review: The Best Performances – Film
· Ben Affleck, The Town This recognition is not for his on-screen performance, which is one of the best he’s ever given, but for solidifying his status as a great director. Critical vitriol can ruin a star’s career, especially when … Continue reading
Oscar Picks: 27 Dec 2010
Well, it’s official. Black Swan is a major contender in more than just the Best Actress race. And for good reason. It’s the most original of all the late winter Oscar players. But does heretofore eye-candy Mila Kunis have a … Continue reading
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The Weekender: These are our gifts?
IN THEATERS: Little Fockers Starring Ben Stiller, Robert de Niro, Jessica Alba Screenplay by John Hamburg and Larry Stuckey Directed by Paul Weitz This is a long way to go for a joke, but bear with me: Remember in the … Continue reading
Best Western
True Grit (A) Starring Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon Written for the screen and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen Bridges never misses. (Paramount) I feel like there’s no way to begin this review but by saying that if … Continue reading
The Weekender: Let the extravaganza begin
IN THEATERS TRON: Legacy Starring Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde Screenplay by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz Directed byJoseph Kosinski The original was a milestone of effects-heavy garbage. This new outing, set 20 years after the original finds Bridges’ … Continue reading
Reactionary Tale: Golden Globe Nominations 2011
I got most everything right here. I don’t think I’m exceptionally good at this, they were just really easy to call this year. But there were a few surprises, mainly that the foreign press was not wildly in love with … Continue reading
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Final Golden Globe Picks
I love the Golden Globes. I know they almost never get it right, but at least they’re not afraid to show their love for comedies. Plus, when you get the stars drinking, the show can be fun to the point … Continue reading
Oscar Picks: 13 Dec 2010
It’s really heating up now. The critics’ awards are coming in by the droves, and a lot of love is being thrown toward The Social Network and for good reason. Black Swan opened to mostly glowing reviews, but is it … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Déjà vu all over again
IN THEATERS The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Starring Ben Barnes, Tilda Swinton, Liam Neeson Written for the screen by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and Michael Petroni Directed by Michael Apted Here we go again. … Continue reading
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