Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
In preparation for, “The Social Network,” I examine the underrated and misinterpretated, but heavily nominated film, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
09.2.2010 | Reviews | Davin Lacksonen
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25 Most Anticipated Films of the Third Trimester
The second trimester (aka Summer blockbuster season) is quickly waning and we turn our attention to the part of the year that we really care about: Oscar season.
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DVD and Blu-Ray Weekly: Red Riding and Other Ventures
“Red Riding” trilogy is available in the U.S., “The Machinist” can be bought cheap, and “Marmaduke” fills the void of major releases with Tyler Perry.
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Modern Classics – Pulp Fiction
Why has this movie endured? That sparkling dialogue. These conversations about fast food, foot massages, piercings, gold watches, bacon..
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49 Movies to See Before the 2011 Oscars
14 movies have been released in theatres already. How many have you seen?
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OSCAR TRACKER: Tech Predictions
When it comes to making technical predictions months before the precursor awards begin, the key is to simply go with what you know.
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Initial Reaction to ‘Secretariat’; Could it Be This Year’s ‘Blind Side’?
I’ve seen ‘Secretariat’ and here is why I don’t think it will have any influence at this year’s Oscars.
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Best and Worst of 2010 So Far – Movies and Performances
Over one half of the year is over and here is the best of what I’ve seen so far.
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Five Movies That Could Go from Toronto to Oscar
Although film festivals like Sundance, Venice, and Cannes have gradually been showing that they are strong indicators of the Awards season, there is still one definitive film festival when it comes to gauging the Oscar race – Toronto.
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While I’m Away – Name Your Dream Cast
In about an hour I’m headed out on the first legitimate vacation that I’ve had in about two years.
09.2.2010 | General | Alex Carlson
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REVIEW ROUND-UP: ‘Miral’ at the Venice Film Festival
Unlike yesterday’s ‘Black Swan,’ ‘Miral’ is not receiving all out raves and it appears to be splitting critics during its early screenings and is reportedly also stirring up some political controversy.
09.2.2010 | Previews | Alex Carlson
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VOTW: Between Two Ferns with Sean Penn
Seth Galifianakis steps in for his twin brother Zach on this episode of Between Two Ferns. His guest, Sean Penn, appears to be struggling the whole time not to punch Seth in the face.
09.2.2010 | Video of the Week | Alex Carlson
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REVIEW ROUND-UP: ‘Black Swan’ at the Venice Film Festival
‘Black Swan’ starts off the fall festival circuit with some immensely high praise, indicating good things for what is to come this year.
09.1.2010 | Previews | Alex Carlson
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25 Most Anticipated Films of the Third Trimester
The second trimester (aka Summer blockbuster season) is quickly waning and we turn our attention to the part of the year that we really care about: Oscar season.
08.31.2010 | Featured, Movie Lists | Alex Carlson
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Of the Day – 08.31.10
Google to start streaming movies, ‘American’ is European, trailer for ‘Beautiful Boy’…
08.31.2010 | Of the Day | Alex Carlson
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DVD and Blu-Ray Weekly: Red Riding and Other Ventures
“Red Riding” trilogy is available in the U.S., “The Machinist” can be bought cheap, and “Marmaduke” fills the void of major releases with Tyler Perry.
08.31.2010 | Featured, New on DVD/Blu-Ray | Davin Lacksonen
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Quick Takes – 08.29.10
Brief reviews of ‘The Book of Eli’, ‘My Darling Clementine’, ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’, ‘A Serious Man’.
08.30.2010 | Quick Takes | Alex Carlson
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BOX OFFICE: A Curious Weekend at the Box Office
Taking a look at the top ten for the weekend reveals that it was an unusual weekend at the Box Office to say the least.
08.29.2010 | Box Office | Alex Carlson
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Modern Classics – Pulp Fiction
Why has this movie endured? That sparkling dialogue. These conversations about fast food, foot massages, piercings, gold watches, bacon..
08.29.2010 | Featured, Modern Classics | Murtada Elfadl
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Oscar Submissions for Best Foreign Film from Romania, Taiwan, Iraq
The submissions from Romania, Taiwan, Iraq have been announced with more to come very soon.
08.27.2010 | Oscars | Alex Carlson
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Of the Day – 08.27.10
3-D downswing, Oscars on Monday, first look at ‘Musketeers’, clip from ‘Somewhere’…
08.27.2010 | Of the Day | Alex Carlson
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Breakouts and Outbreaks: Philip Seymour Hoffman
Breakouts and Outbreaks: Capote transformed Philip Seymour Hoffman’s career and upped the ante of his acting standards.
08.27.2010 | Breakouts and Outbreaks | Davin Lacksonen
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VOTW: Ving Rhames Accepts His Oscar Award
“Please remove your jewelry and pass it down the row.”
08.26.2010 | Video of the Week | Alex Carlson
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