Best films of 2013
The Oscars are coming up this weekend, so it only seems appropriate to take a look back at the year
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Oscar 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 moreOscar Nominees: Best Picture of 2013 (Part 2)
This is the second part in a series on the Oscars. Read the first part here covering the other movies nominated.
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 moreOscars: Best Picture nominees (Part 1)
For the second year in a row, there’s a movie in the Oscar race that has a shot at winning
Read morePompeii: Blood bath of love, lots of death
2.5 out of 4 stars You don’t eat a bacon cheeseburger because you’re conscientious about your health, just as you
Read moreOscar’s omissions: Seven stars that should have won a statue
While the 2014 Oscar nominations read mostly as predicted, they also left out some unbridled talent, including Tom Hanks for
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.
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