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IRRFAN KHAN January 7, 1967 – April 29, 2020Tonk, Rajasthan, India53 years old “I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.” — Big Tom Callahan (Brian Dennehy) in “Tommy Boy” Most of Irrfan Khan’s career was spent in India, but it’s his American … Read More Rest In Peace, Irrfan Khan: (1967–2020)
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)
MARCH 12TH, 2013 SMASHED // A perfect vehicle to launch Mary Elizabeth Winstead and her future successes as a dramatic actress, “Smashed” proves itself a viable Indie with a close-to-the-chest demeanor and dead-on, ethereal performances, not just from Winstead, but from co-star Aaron Paul as well, who gives a glimpse of the headlining actor he will certainly become. James Ponsoldt is unafraid to delve … Read More Tuesday Releases: Hitchcock, Life Of Pi & Rise Of The Guardians
LIFE OF PI BEST PICTURE As strong of a film as “Life Of Pi” is, I do not see it winning Best Picture. In my opinion it’s down to “Argo” and “Lincoln”, with one of them taking the major award. But that doesn’t mean “Life Of Pi” won’t clean up. It’s going to win several awards out of its eleven nominations and it will … Read More 2013 Oscars Challenge: [31] Life Of Pi – Eleven Nominations
Since most of my votes went with “Lincoln”, my final tally was a little off, but I still got 17 categories right, which I choose to believe is rather good for such an unpredictable year. Although I don’t feel “Argo” was the obvious choice for Best Picture, especially without any acting or directing nominations, I refuse to be bitter about it and will simply … Read More 85th Academy Award Winners
This being one of the most unpredictable years at the Oscars, I can’t say that I am very confident in any of my picks. I am not done with the Oscar Challenge as of yet, but I am far enough along to make my picks. Most years I go with popular consensus, but with this year being up in the air, I decided to … Read More Oscars Watch: 85th Academy Award Predictions
2013 Academy Award Nominees Best Picture “Amour” “Argo “Beasts Of The Southern Wild” “Django Unchained” “Les Misérables” “Life Of Pi” “Lincoln” “Silver Linings Playbook” “Zero Dark Thirty” Actor in a Leading Role Bradley Cooper, “Silver Linings Playbook” Daniel Day-Lewis, “Lincoln” Denzel Washington, “Flight” Hugh Jackman, “Les Misérables” Joaquin Phoenix, “The Master” Actor in a Supporting Role Alan Arkin, “Argo” Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained” Philip … Read More Oscars Watch: 85th Academy Awards Nominations
Best Picture “Life of Pi” Best Actor Daniel Day Lewis, “Lincoln” Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook” Best Supporting Actor Tommy Lee Jones, “Lincoln” Best Supporting Actress Anne Hathaway, “Les Miserables” Best Director Ang Lee, “Life of Pi” Best Screenplay Rian Johnson, “Looper” Best Cinematography Claudio Miranda, “Life of Pi” Best Film Editing William Goldenberg and Dylan Tichenor, “Zero Dark Thirty” Best Costume … Read More Oscars Watch: 2012 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
The big news today is that the huge list of films with visual effects has been narrowed down to just 10: “The Amazing Spider-Man” “Cloud Atlas” “The Dark Knight Rises” “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” “John Carter” “Life of Pi” “Marvel’s The Avengers” “Prometheus” “Skyfall” “Snow White and the Huntsman” The next step includes the Visual Effects Branch of the Academy sitting down on … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 85th Academy Awards
HITCHCOCK || Alfred Hitchcock is one of my all-time favorite directors, not just for his amazing films, but as a person, oddities and all, he was unafraid of the masses and was willing to put himself out there and for that he is a historical icon. The film “Hitchcock” is wonderfully cast, with an unrecognizable Anthony Hopkins, as Hitchcock. The film takes place before … Read More Theatrical Releases: Red Dawn, Life Of Pi, & Rise of the Guardians
