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Revisionary Road 2009: Film
Read up on what this is all about here. What I said then: 1. Up (dir. Pete Docter) 2. Up in the Air (dir. Jason Reitman) 3. Inglourious Basterds (dir. Quentin Tarantino) 4. The Hurt Locker (dir. Kathryn Bigelow) 5. … Continue reading
The Weekender: Ninjas vs. Ballerinas
IN THEATERS Black Swan Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey Written by Mark Heyman and Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin Directed by Darren Aronofsky Hands down, this is the movie I’m most excited about for the holiday season. To … Continue reading
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Oscar Picks: 30 Nov 2010
Well that sure went by quickly. I thought I had another week to do this post. But here we are. Black Swan doesn’t come out ’til Friday, so the jury’s still out on its Oscar potential. Until then, a lot … Continue reading
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Giving thanks
Despite a weak year for film and music, there’s a lot to be thankful for in the realm of pop culture. Here is what I’m giving thanks for today. FX Thanks to the best network on TV for not canceling … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Not much to be thankful for
IN THEATERS: Tangled Starring the voices of Zachary Levi, Mandy Moore, Brad Garrett Written for the screen by Dan Fogelman Directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard I love that Zachary Levi and Mandy Moore–two vastly underrated comic performers–are getting … Continue reading
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Holiday Movie Preview
It was a fantastic fall after a weak summer and a lamer-than-usual spring. Now we get into full-on Oscar bait season, so I’m including a Gold Meter Value (no copyright infringement intended) for each movie along with the categories a … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Harry Potter and the Magic of Making Money
IN THEATERS: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Written for the screen by Daniel Kloves Directed by David Yates I’m so conflicted with this series now. After Order of the Phoenix … Continue reading
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Oscar Picks: 15 Nov 2010
Has it been two weeks already? Anyway, I’m feeling that this year’s lack of amazing movies will lead to a lot of slots filled by high-grossing mediocrity (I’m looking at you, Alice in Wonderland) but December will probably spoil everything. … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Train uh-rived… sixteen coaches long
IN THEATERS: Unstoppable Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson Written by Mark Bomback Directed by Tony Scott I’ve seriously grown to hate Tony Scott’s frenetic directing style with his quick edits and pounding score. I’m expecting another Pelham 123-size … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Spies, road trips and ‘Colored Girls’
IN THEATERS: Due Date Starring Robert Downey Jr, Zach Galifianakis, Jamie Foxx Written by Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland and Adam Szytkiel & Todd Phillips Directed by Todd Phillips I’m still excited about this, but my enthusiasm wanes the … Continue reading
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