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Is it Worth Going to Theaters Anymore?
The question I pose in the title is something that I have been wrestling with for some time now. And, despite my repeated attempts to come up with an answer, I cannot. I dislike multiplexes. It is something that I … Continue reading
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My reaction to The Oscars 2012
Ah, the Oscars. In which the stars (including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Uggie, and Angelina Jolie’s right leg) come out to compete for the big awards. In which memorable moments are viewed by the world (such as Octavia … Continue reading
Oscar Nominee Analysis
The Oscars were announced this morning. Hugo, which was on my ten best of the year, scored 11 nominations. The Artist picked up ten. As usual, there were some lovely surprises and some downright unpleasant ones. But then, that is … Continue reading
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Tagged Best Picture Nominations, Hugo, Oscar Nominations, Oscars, The Artist
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A Review of Precious
The Oscar nominees get released on Tuesday, so I will officially have a “to watch” list. But there are some films that were nominated but slipped through my own mental cracks. Let’s start with Precious. Despite the great acclaim that … Continue reading
A Review of Return of the Living Dead
So it came to pass, in 1985, that the two creators of Night of the Living Dead released competing films. Romero’s Day of the Dead was not a success upon its release, whereas the John Russo scripted Return of the … Continue reading
A Review of Red State
As Kevin Smith reaches middle age, he apparently wants to be taken more seriously as an artist. Smith has already built up an impressive career as the drinking buddy at the sports bar for Generation X. He’s smart, interesting, and … Continue reading
A Review of Plan Nine From Outer Space
Yes, I am reviewing Plan Nine. I am not doing it as a joke. I am not doing it to be ironic. I am not doing it because I desperately need a haircut and my pants are too tight. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Ed Wood, Edward D Wood Jr, Plane Nine From Outer Space
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A Review of Drive
Imagine a 1960s French crime drama directed by Michael Mann and starring Steve McQueen. That’s Drive in the easiest way I can possibly describe it. I can imagine the average audience hating this film. Those raised on Michael Bay will … Continue reading
A Review of The Help
The Help’s heart is in exactly the right place. I am having some trouble finding its brain, but in most films I cannot even find a heart so perfectly located. Most films which try to explore the United States’ troubled … Continue reading
A Review of New York, New York
If there was justice in the U.S. Postal system, I would have had this review up on Sunday. New York, New York is a celebration of all things Gotham. Take any frame from the film and you would have a … Continue reading
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Tagged Liza Minelli, Martin Scorsese, New York, Robert De Niro
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