Monthly Archives: January 2011

A Review of 127 Hours

Posted on January 30, 2011 by pred3000

Apparently, audiences are now supposed to wait until after a film has been nominated for Best Picture before it can be seen. I think this is a mistake – it shortens the audience’s patience. But this is a film that … Continue reading →

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A Review of David Lynch’s Dune

Posted on January 28, 2011 by pred3000

It has been quite some time since I have read Frank Herbert’s novel. I did enjoy it, and was impressed by how layered it is. It managed to satirize not only the Cold War, but predict the current conflicts in … Continue reading →

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Oscar Nominations for 2010

Posted on January 25, 2011 by pred3000

The nominees were announced earlier today, at the crack of dawn. I still do not know why this is the schedule AMPAS follows – perhaps to prevent leaks to the press? Either way, the frontrunners have been well known for … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Game

Posted on January 25, 2011 by pred3000

With David Fincher now the front runner for best director, I think now is as good a time as any to examine his earlier film The Game, a thriller involving rich businessmen who have their lives deliberately thrown into chaos. … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Royal Tenenbaums

Posted on January 23, 2011 by pred3000

One cannot review this film without really reviewing Wes Anderson himself. Frankly, this film is really no different from his usual fare. This film shows the best and the worst about Wes Anderson. At his best, he is the most … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Town

Posted on January 20, 2011 by pred3000

From between roughly 1998 till 2004, there was no worse Hollywood personality than Ben Affleck. This is why The Town surprised me so. Since that time, he has tried to reinvent himself as a director, first by making the unseen … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Posted on January 17, 2011 by pred3000

I will confess – I have not read any of Steig Larsson’s original novels. Now I really want to. If they are half as good as this film, that should make for interesting reading. The film is so well executed … Continue reading →

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An examination of the Golden Globe Winners

Posted on January 17, 2011 by pred3000

I do not really understand the function the Golden Globes serve. Frankly, it just feels like a distraction before the Oscars, something that allows Vegas bet takers to improve their odds. At best, it does offer some overlooked performances to … Continue reading →

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A Review of Heaven’s Gate-Trying to Figure Out the Biggest Box Office Bomb of All Time

Posted on January 15, 2011 by pred3000

Well, here’s the big one. The biggest bomb in history. The film that single-handedly destroyed the golden age of the auteur and brought about the current blockbuster driven mentality. The film that utterly obliterated Michael Cimino’s high flying career. A … Continue reading →

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A Review of The King’s Speech

Posted on January 15, 2011 by pred3000

I had not seen this film in time to make my ten best list. I regret that, because it definitely deserves to be on there. This is not because it accomplishes something special in regards to the royal family, but … Continue reading →

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