Usually, this begins with “when I’m wrong about something”… but today it’s a bit more innocuous.
I’ve been catching bits and pieces of “Casino Royale” on HD recently. And while I’ve seen the film already and own it on DVD, I realize this now takes the place as my SECOND favorite Bond film. With all the [...]
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Well, for those of you who know me well, I’m a classic animation nut. This is not to say I don’t revel in some of the newer classics, such as South Park, The Simpsons and Family Guy (as well as appreciate the stylistic liberties taken with Batman and Star Wars / Samurai Jack), but I’m [...]
No, it’s not a new film… it’s my 366th film digitized from my collection of DVDs… I have also killed off most of my TV series… so, in a count of shows and films, I think I’m half way there…
Some will require re-digitizing (due to getting the wrong language and sub-titles track on foreign films), [...]
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As it is with most Oscar seasons, there is the audience and Academy sentimental favorite, and this year, it’s Little Miss Sunshine. Strong performances by all cast members is a plus, but nothing really jumps out as “great”. I find Greg Kinnear and Steve Carrell grating now and was distracted by waiting for them to [...]
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If one can describe a film as overly poignant, this could be it. Although, one of the reasons I’ve participated is this marathon of moviewatching is due to not having seen a number of new releases. So, having missed Flags of Our Fathers, the flip-side to this “trilogy” is missing.
I would also think that intonation [...]
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While not the shortest, nor cheeriest film of the batch, it definite tops the group in visual intensity. I feel, as the ensemble piece of the year, this film delivers on all of what Oscar voters typically look for. As has been said recently about this being Scorsese’s year, I will add my voice to [...]
Continue reading about “AMC Oscar Butt-Numb-A-Thon” - The Departed
The second of five films, this one being almost pitch perfect with casting, writing, and overall feeling. For once, a definitive winner can be seen , that for Hellen Mirren as Best Actress as Queen Elizabeth.
The films supporting cast was just as perfect, providing another, almost shocking side to what was a private moment for [...]
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The first of five Oscar nominated films shown at local AMC megaplexes, is an interesting narrative, told in four distinct threads, but intertwined with a rather heavyahnded dose of an “anti-gun” message. It also touched on every current political topic short of gay marriage and campaign finance reform. It’s a film that digs deep [...]
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