Oscar Watch: THE HOBBIT is Lovingly Bloated
I would like to get right to it and address the oliphant in the room by stating the fact (not opinion) that “The Hobbit” is not and cannot be as good as the phenomenal trilogy that captured the world over…
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Oscar Watch: HYDE PARK ON THE HUDSON is all about Bill
Bill Murray has definitely gotten better at it. Back in 1984 Mr. Murray took his first crack at a non-funny role (a.k.a. “serious acting”) in a forgotten movie called “The Razor’s Edge”. Here was the man from “Ghostbusters” and “Caddyshack”…
Oscar Watch: LIFE OF PI is a Revelation
There are plenty of elements in “Life of Pi” to fill your mind and soul with awe. Stunning locales that come from the stuff of both dreams and nightmares are moved through with a striking use of 3D technology. Many…
V/H/S on DVD December 4th
As enjoyable as anthology films can be, with so many varied elements involved they often lack consistency. Still there are a few diamonds in the rough, including “Tales from the Crypt,” “Creepshow” and more recently, “Trick ‘r Treat”. Despite the…
Oscar Watch:KILLING THEM SOFTLY is a Stunner
It is 2008 things are tough at all angles. Remnants of the bubble are strewn across the country and the loud clap from the burst is still ringing in everyone’s ears. The Wall Street suits are lining up for the…
Oscar Watch: How HITCHCOCK Made a Masterpiece
Ladies and gentlemen… while the new film “Hitchcock” may not be a terrifying exercise in suspense, there are certainly a few surprises, not to mention some unexpected revelations about its subject. Enlivened by excellent performances from the cast, it’s an…
BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD Available Blu-ray/DVD December 4th
Check the Beasts Flipbook HERE I had such a heavy emotional reaction at the end of “Beasts of the Southern Wild” that I couldn’t speak. The experience was emotionally draining and exhilarating at the same time. What is awesome is…
Oscar Watch: SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK: A Deeply Felt Comedy
We all know that Bradley Copper can play an asshole. In “The Hangover” series Copper’s Phil character is pure Alpha-Male jerk wad. He has played the smartest man in the world (showoff) in “Limitless” and stole an old man’s book…
RED DAWN without Russians??
The “Red Dawn” remake made me miss Communist Russia. Not necessarily the constant threat of nuclear destruction and I can do without images of an oppressed people waiting in huge lines in the snow for toilet paper. I’m speaking purely…
Oscar Watch: LINCOLN is a Glorified Reenactment
About 15 minutes into “Lincoln” I began to panic because I had forgotten my textbook. I didn’t even know I was supposed to pick up a text book prior to viewing but the film is such a dry recital of…