all is lost – No Bad Movie

February 23, 2014 + 2014 Oscars Challenge

2014 Oscars Challenge: [33] All Is Lost – One Nomination

Steve Boeddeker and Richard Hymns “All Is Lost” is the epitome of sound design. With Robert Redford having a handful of lines throughout the entire piece, the film completely relies on the sounds surrounding the character, whether it be the waves crashing against the boat while Redford is down below in the living quarters, whether it be the growing storm around Redford and the … Read More 2014 Oscars Challenge: [33] All Is Lost – One Nomination

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February 11, 2014 + Tuesday Releases

Tuesday Releases: All Is Lost & Ender’s Game

by Christopher Haskell

FEBRUARY 11TH, 2014 ALL IS LOST // Starring only Robert Redford, “All Is Lost” wastes no time settling the viewer into the lost at sea adventure that awaits. As Redford tackles a hole in his boat, giant waves from unbearable storms, and the loneliness that comes from be stranded by one’s self, director J.C. Chandor (“Margin Call”) explores the human psyche and the ever … Read More Tuesday Releases: All Is Lost & Ender’s Game

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November 13, 2013 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2013: All Is Lost

by Christopher Haskell

J.C. Chandor is no stranger to the Academy Awards, having garnered a nomination for his writing work on “Margin Call”. Now he lands in the directing chair, bringing this one man show to fruition. Robert Redford stars as the sailor lost at sea after his sailboat hits a dropped freighter full of shoes. Determined to survive, Redford delivers one of the most powerful performances … Read More For Your Consideration 2013: All Is Lost

November 3, 2013 + 4 Star Reviews, Quick Reviews

Quick Review: All Is Lost (2013)

by Christopher Haskell

ALL IS LOST BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLNOVEMBER 3, 2013 Starring only Robert Redford, “All Is Lost” wastes no time settling the viewer into the lost at sea adventure that awaits. As Redford tackles a hole in his boat, giant waves from unbearable storms, and the loneliness that comes from being stranded by one’s self, director J.C. Chandor (“Margin Call”) explores the human psyche and the … Read More Quick Review: All Is Lost (2013)

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October 18, 2013 + Theatrical New Releases

Theatrical Releases: Carrie & The Fifth Estate

by Christopher Haskell

Based on a true story and following in the wake of critical acclaim and an enormous Oscar buzz, “12 Years A Slave follows Solomon Northup played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, as he goes from free black man to kidnapped slave. With a phenomenal supporting cast in Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Paul Giamatti, director Steve McQueen (“Shame”) is the man to … Read More Theatrical Releases: Carrie & The Fifth Estate