Fall Film Preview
Even by the forgiving standards of the bubblegum summer movie season, this May through August was an extravagantly inconsequential time for film lovers. Most of the big box-office wannabes garnered a...
View ArticleNick’s 25 Best, 5 Worst and More of 2012
When a 10-best list isn’t enough and a 25-best list might not completely suffice, that’s a good problem for a film critic to have. Such was the uncommonly strong cinematic year of 2012. Here are my...
View ArticleJoe’s Top 10 of 2012
Here it is…yet another Top 10 list. 2012 was a solid year for films, with a good mix of high-minded political films and fun, accessible popcorn flicks. A caveat: I have yet to see “Lincoln” and...
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BAFTAs A lot of talk is floating around of the nominations and film snubbing at the Oscar’s. The British BAFTA’s seem to be following suit. Latest Bond “Skyfall” has 8 award nominations, less than...
View Article2013 Oscar picks and predictions
Conventional wisdom is out the window with this year’s Academy Awards. If you’re a film lover who likes to see the Oscars spread around to the most deserving winners instead of steamrolled into the...
View ArticleComing to DVD & Blu-ray March 12
Life of Pi After enduring a shipwreck, one young boy is left to find a way to survive with the help of a few animals who have survived with him and are left by his side. Directed by Ang Lee. Rated PG...
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It’s May, so that must mean Cannes is upon us and footage of the glittery festival on the Côte d’Azur has taken precedent over other cinema and film news for the month. This commentary looks at the...
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