Category Archives: Reviews

22
Apr

20 After 20: 2004

20. The Terminal (dir. Steven Spielberg)Maybe it’s a little naïve. Maybe it’s a little (Capra) corny. But in an era where immigrants of all backgrounds and statuses are demonized, this is a pleasantly compassionate dramedy about people just trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Film, Reviews | Leave a comment
8
Mar

Oscar Re-Do 2014

BEST PICTURE American Sniper Birdman Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game Selma The Theory of Everything Whiplash Should have won: Selma   Not even nominated: Interstellar  Whether it was a bad campaign, a late release, or simply willful ignorance, Selma … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Film, Oscars, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
2
Oct

The List: Top 10 ‘Modern Family’ Episodes

Modern Family premiered 15 years ago, launched as part of ABC’s risky attempt to throw on four all-new comedies on the same night. The biggest of the quartet (Hank, starring Kelsey Grammer), didn’t even make it to the winter, while … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, Television | Tagged | Leave a comment
25
Sep

Emmy Re-Do: 2014

Apologies for the delays. Between scheduling conflicts and technical difficulties with the site, it took a little longer to get this one out there. COMEDY SERIESThe Big Bang Theory (CBS) – Season 7Louie (FX) – Season 4Modern Family (ABC) – … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Reviews, Television | Tagged | Leave a comment
22
Apr

20 After 20: 2003

20. Whale Rider (dir. Niki Caro)A movie for families that’s not for little kids. This used to be a regular occurrence, but good luck finding one these days. A beautiful celebration of Maori culture – and a sharp critique of … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Film, Reviews | Leave a comment
9
Apr

The List: Top 10 ‘Parks and Recreation’ Episodes

Parks and Recreation premiered 15 years ago this week. While those first six episodes never quite achieved liftoff, the show improved drastically in Season 2, hitting its stride in an abbreviated third season. The show embraced serialization with Leslie’s challenging … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Reviews, Television | Tagged | Leave a comment
10
Mar

Oscar Re-Do 2013

BEST PICTURE12 Years a SlaveAmerican HustleCaptain PhillipsDallas Buyers ClubGravityHerNebraskaPhilomenaThe Wolf of Wall Street Should have won: No complaints hereNot even nominated: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 12 Years a Slave won Best Picture, is the most recent movie inducted into … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Film, Oscars, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
23
Jan

Reactions to the 2024 Oscar Nominations

Biggest Snubs (in order from most to least egregious) Killers of the Flower Moon – Adapted ScreenplayA truly stunning miss considering the film got nominated for basically everything else it was expected to, including Picture, Directing, Actress, Original Score and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Film, Oscars, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
22
Sep

Emmy Re-Do: 2012-13

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards should have aired this week. Alas, two strikes prevented them from going on as planned (as they should… give ’em hell, WGA and SAG!) and they won’t be handed out until January. Instead, I’ll take … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Reviews, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment
11
Mar

Oscar Re-Do: 2012

You know the drill: Winners in bold, then we break it down. BEST PICTUREAmourArgoBeasts of the Southern WildDjango UnchainedLes MisérablesLife of PiLincolnSilver Linings PlaybookZero Dark Thirty Should have won: Zero Dark ThirtyNot even nominated: Cloud Atlas One of the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Film, Oscars, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment