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Stream Guide: Take Shelter & Take This Waltz (August 10th, 2018)

TAKE SHELTER on SHUDDER Beyond The Clouds (Netflix) Chennai Express (Netflix) Demetri Martin: The Overthinker (Netflix) Flavors Of Youth (Netflix) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Netflix) The Most Unknown (Netflix) The Package (Netflix) Paid In Full (Netflix) Perdida (Netflix) To The Beat (Netflix) Zion (Netflix) American Gigolo (Prime Video) At Any Price (Prime Video) BAT 21 (Prime Video) Bleed For This … Read More Stream Guide: Take Shelter & Take This Waltz (August 10th, 2018)

Stream Guide: The Dark Knight & Her (August 3rd, 2018)

THE DARK KNIGHT on NETFLIX Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” is the pinnacle of superhero films, DC or Marvel, which is crazy when you analyze the current landscape of the DC superhero films and the sheer number of Marvel superhero films. Heath Ledger as The Joker was simply on another level when it comes to comparing cinematic villains. Yes, Josh Brolin knocks it out … Read More Stream Guide: The Dark Knight & Her (August 3rd, 2018)

2016 Oscars Challenge: [18] “Ex Machina” – Best Original Screenplay

EX MACHINA Written by Alex Garland FILM SYNOPSIS: Twenty-something computer programmer Caleb wins a contest to spend a week at the isolated home of his boss, the CEO of the Internet’s largest provider. Caleb is thrilled to meet Nathan, whom he idolizes, but quickly learns the real reason for his presence: to administer a Turing test that judges the consciousness and abilities of Ava, … Read More 2016 Oscars Challenge: [18] “Ex Machina” – Best Original Screenplay

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Tuesday Releases: Her & That Awkward Moment

MAY 13TH, 2014 HER // I have never smiled so much or felt so much emotion during a film this year than I did with “Her”. Feeling the presence of a smile while you’re watching a film is a rare thing, at least for me. The immense glow of emotion coming from this film is brought on, not just by the lavish performances, but … Read More Tuesday Releases: Her & That Awkward Moment

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86th Academy Awards Winners

This year’s Academy Awards was a testament to the amazing films that were made in 2013 and the best example of that is being able to root for absolutely every film and never feeling bad regardless of the win. Of course there were categories that I was strongly cheering for, like “12 Years A Slave” in Best Picture and “Her” in Best Original Screenplay. … Read More 86th Academy Awards Winners

2014 Oscars Challenge: [30] Her – Five Nominations

Megan Ellison, Spike Jonze and Vincent Landay “Her” was my favorite film of 2014. Not only is Joaquin Phoenix perfectly cast in the film, but the writing and production on screen is absolutely phenomenal. Capturing a future not too far off where a new operating system is released that has artificial intelligence and has its own personality, Phoenix’s introvert character, Theodore Twombly, begins a … Read More 2014 Oscars Challenge: [30] Her – Five Nominations

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Oscars Watch: 86th Academy Awards Nomination Predictions

Most years I find it difficult to predict the nominations for the Oscars. With so many great films to have to choose from, weighing what I think will get nominated over what I want to get nominated, and the unpredictable nature of the Academy, there’s almost no way to completely be sure of your choices. But as with every year, I gave it my … Read More Oscars Watch: 86th Academy Awards Nomination Predictions

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Spotlight: Ten Favorite Films Of 2013

As the year draws to a close, the “best of” lists begin to surface, with the cinefiles putting the best and worst of 2013 behind them and getting ready for the onslaught of brand new movies to come in the new year. Having seen almost 400 films this year, it feels only fitting to compile a list of my favorites as well. I look … Read More Spotlight: Ten Favorite Films Of 2013

Movie Review: Her (2013)

HER BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLDECEMBER 26, 2013 I have never smiled so much or felt so much emotion during a film this year than I did with “Her.” Feeling the presence of a smile while you’re watching a film is a rare thing, at least for me. The immense glow of emotion coming from this film is brought on, not just by the lavish performances, … Read More Movie Review: Her (2013)

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Theatrical Releases: Anchorman 2 & Her

Not quite capturing the magic that was the original “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”, the sequel, “The Legend Continues” takes the next logical step in the progression of news reporting and steps into the world of the 24 hour news. Will Ferrell does little to improve his stint as Ron Burgundy, but continues in enough fashion and hilarious ignorance to keep the audience … Read More Theatrical Releases: Anchorman 2 & Her

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Oscars Watch: 71st Annual Golden Globes Nominees

The Golden Globes is held by the Hollywood Foreign Press, and often years, we write off these awards as a precursor to the Academy Awards because of the Drama-Comedy split. But as the years have gone by, many of the winners picked here will go on to win Oscars and for that you must at least pay attention. Also, people tend to weigh the … Read More Oscars Watch: 71st Annual Golden Globes Nominees

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For Your Consideration 2013: Her

From the trailer alone, I want to root for Joaquin Phoenix and his role in “Her” as a man looking for connection and finding it in the robotic voice that becomes his personal assistant. With director Spike Jonze guiding him and an emotional gambit to run, there’s no telling what Phoenix can deliver. Having been nominated three times for his acting work in different … Read More For Your Consideration 2013: Her

New Trailer: Her – Official Trailer #1

HER // It’s about time Spike Jonze goes back to directing sincere, quirky films that put him on the map (“Adaptation.”, “Being John Malkovich”). “Her” is an emotional romance film, except instead of a man and a woman falling madly in love, it’s a man falling in love with a computer operating system. Sounds hot right? And somewhat laughable? But if there’s one thing … Read More New Trailer: Her – Official Trailer #1