Oscars: Results are as expected
The Oscar telecast gave us very few shockers and a surprising number of pleasant moments. Some winners disappointed (I still
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Mark McCarver was born and raised in Houston, Texas and has been involved in theater and film since he was a kid. He spent the past few years acting and directing across Texas before moving to Washington, DC in the fall of 2012 to get a taste of the East Coast’s entertainment industry. Mark holds a BA in Drama from Trinity University and trained at the Syracuse University – London Drama Program and Shakespeare’s Globe. He is a company member with Half Mad Theatre in Washington.
Author: Mark McCarver
Oscars: Easy Pickings – maybe not
The best predictors have been considered as well as the recent awards circuit records, so trust me to give you
Read moreBest films of 2013
The Oscars are coming up this weekend, so it only seems appropriate to take a look back at the year
Read moreOscar Nominations: Short films should not be overlooked
Possibly the most underrated and overlooked of cinematic experiences year after year are short films. They cover a wide range,
Read moreEarnest Winter’s Tale is cluttered and ridiculous
½ out of 4 stars Book adaptations present some of the toughest challenges to filmmakers working today, in particular adaptations
Read moreThe LEGO Movie displays innovation and humor
3 ½ out of 4 stars Rejoice, one and all. We have been saved from living in a world where
Read moreNetflix gems from 2013
So there’s this new thing called Netflix. Heard of it? Apparently you can find an amazing mix of movies, all
Read moreGimme Shelter – a script let down
2 stars out of 4 Every single aspect of a film works in tandem with one pivotal hinge: the screenplay.
Read moreJack Ryan: Shadow Recruit entertains to its limit
2 out of 4 stars Tom Clancy’s death this past October left an undeniable hole in the hearts of spy
Read moreAugust: Osage County fails to match its reputation
1 1/2 out of 4 stars Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer and Tony winning play August: Osage County flawlessly portrays the Weston family’s dysfunction
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