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Final Oscar Picks 2013
So here we are. Another year down in one of the tighest races in recent memory. So many great films will be forgotten, but many more will be honored. Here’s who I think will be nominated Thursday morning. As before, … Continue reading
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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Tagged comedy, impossible, james gandolfini, looper, matt damon, naomi watts, not fade away, promised land, texas chainsaw, tim and eric, tim heidecker, trey songz
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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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Tagged anne hathaway, hugh jackman, les miserables, lincoln, oscars
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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
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
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
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
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
The Weekender: ‘Lay’ Lady Lay
IN THEATERS: Playing for Keeps (PG-13) Starring Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid Written by Robbie Fox Directed by Gabriele Muccino For some reason, the first weekend of December tends to be when studios clear out their leftovers. This is … Continue reading
Oscar Picks – 1 Dec 2012
As the race heats up, I’m moving to bi-weekly updates in the Oscar race. Several indie-minded groups have already announced their nominations, giving big ups to tiny films like Middle of Nowhere, Keep the Lights On and The Loneliest Planet. … Continue reading
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