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No Weekender column until December
Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. I’ll be back at the end of the month with a new review round-up.
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Oscar Picks – 15 Nov 2012
We’re now getting into the thick of awards season, with many of the most anticipated releases finally getting their audience assessments. But there are still miles ahead. Here’s where we are today. BEST PICTURE Argo The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Film, Oscars, Previews
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The Weekender: Dream ‘Café’
IN THEATERS: Skyfall* (PG-13) Starring Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench Screenplay by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan Directed by Sam Mendes No hyperbole here. This is simply the best Bond movie ever. It’s thrilling, gorgeous and … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Previews, Reviews
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The Weekender: ‘Sister’ Act
IN THEATERS: Wreck-it Ralph* (PG) Starring the voices of John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Sarah Silverman Written by Jennifer Lee and Phil Johnston Directed by Rich Moore You have to hand it to Disney. Not only do they release a … Continue reading
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The Weekender: ‘Size’ matters
IN THEATERS: Cloud Atlas (R) Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent Written for the screen and directed by Tom Tykwer & The Wachowskis Sure to be one of the most exhilarating and exhausting movie events of the year, the … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Previews
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The Weekender: Heavy ‘Cross’ to Bear
IN THEATERS: Paranormal Activity 4 (R) Starring Katie Featherston, Kathryn Newton, Matt Shively Screen story by Chad Feehan Screenplay by Christopher Landon Directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman Three years ago, I was ecstatic this movie was No. 1 … Continue reading
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Too Early for This: Oscar Picks – 15 Oct 2012
With several movies still to be released, we don’t have a good grasp yet on how the major players will be received. But we’re still closer than we were in August. So take a look at where the races stand … Continue reading
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The Weekender: ‘Here Comes’ trouble
IN THEATERS: Argo (R) Starring Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman Written for the screen by Chris Terrio Directed by Ben Affleck Sure to be a major player at the Oscars this year, Argo tells crazy-but-true story of the 1980 … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Guns and ‘Butter’
IN THEATERS: Taken 2 (PG-13) Starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace Screenplay by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen Directed by Olivier Megaton This revenge-filled sequel to the original surprise hit isn’t bad, just completely unnecessary. Liam Neeson kicks … Continue reading
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Too Early for This: Grammy Picks – 1 Oct 2012
Sunday marked the end of the Grammy’s eligibility period, so let’s take a look at the early contenders for the increasingly irrelevant award, but one that features arguably the best ceremony. ALBUM OF THE YEAR Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay Tempest, Bob Dylan Babel, Mumford … Continue reading