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January 23, 2014 + 2014 Oscars Challenge

2014 Oscars Challenge: [7] Before Midnight – One Nomination

Screenplay by Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy, and Ethan Hawke No other film in the Best Adapted Screenplay category works harder than “Before Midnight”. Now, do not mistake my words, as I do not feel like it will be taking home the big honor, but in terms of delivering in the sense of dialogue and descriptions, no other screenplay nominated captures more character development with … Read More 2014 Oscars Challenge: [7] Before Midnight – One Nomination

July 9, 2013 + 4 Star Reviews, Reviews

Movie Review: Before Midnight (2013)

by Christopher Haskell

BEFORE MIDNIGHT BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLJULY 9, 2013 Of the relationships I’ve encountered, none have gotten as far as the main one in “Before Midnight.” I have had my fair share of fights with girlfriends and even watched them walk out on me, but they were never as intricate and lengthy as the relationship between Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy). That said, having … Read More Movie Review: Before Midnight (2013)

June 29, 2013 + 4 Star Reviews, Quick Reviews

Quick Review: Before Sunset (2004)

by Christopher Haskell

BEFORE SUNSET BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLJUNE 29, 2013 “Before Sunset” is an impressive feat of romantic film-making. For starters, the entire film consists mainly of a limited number of long takes, as Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy’s characters reunite after a nine-year separation. Their conversations, co-written by each of them, naturally flow as they walk the streets of Paris, sit in a cafe smoking, and … Read More Quick Review: Before Sunset (2004)

June 29, 2013 + 4 Star Reviews, Quick Reviews

Movie Review: Before Sunrise (1995)

by Christopher Haskell

BEFORE SUNRISE BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLJUNE 29, 2013 Who knew that strangers meeting on a train and walking around Vienna talking could be such an entertaining bit of escapism. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy form an instant connection on a train to Vienna and leap of faith in spending the next 24 hours together with a dash of unmatched realism. With Hawke’s character flying out … Read More Movie Review: Before Sunrise (1995)