Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa “Nebraska”, a black-and-white jaunt into the lives of a family residing in Montana, the entire film follows lead Bruce Dern playing an aging man named Woody Grant that believes he’s won $1,000,000 from a sweepstakes, all he has to do is make it to Lincoln, Nebraska to accept the money. Heartwarming and laced with a dark comedic element that … Read More 2014 Oscars Challenge: [39] Nebraska – Six Nominations
FEBRUARY 25TH, 2014 GRAVITY// “Gravity” is many things, all of which are outstanding, to say the least. “Gravity” is the best use of 3D to date, dealing on a layer of superb cinematography and directorial forethought to allow for things such as an extremely long take to open the film. “Gravity” produces the best performance of Sandra Bullock’s career, as Dr. Ryan Stone, a … Read More Tuesday Releases: Gravity & Thor: The Dark World
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
NEBRASKA BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLNOVEMBER 24, 2013 Several questions occurred to me during “Nebraska” that both attribute to the positives of Alexander Payne’s vision and the negatives or shortcomings of the material. The first question, why black-and-white? Researching this, Rotten Tomatoes brought me to an interview with the cast, and their thoughts, with someone stating that Payne’s mother had replied: “it would look stupid in … Read More Movie Review: Nebraska (2013)
Starting out completely uninterested in this documentary, “12-12-12” about the enormous benefit show with countless musicians, comedians, and celebrities to support everyone effected by Hurricane Sandy, after seeing the trailer, I am slightly more interested, with some great comedic selections from Chris Rock and Jeremy Piven on the phone lines, I’d like to see all of these people in one documentary. 25% MAYBE Trust … Read More Theatrical Releases: The Best Man Holiday & Nebraska
Alexander Payne has won 2 Oscars for his writing work (“Sideways” & “The Descendants”). His latest film, “Nebraska”, it does not appear that he has had any hand in the writing, which could fail to grab this film a nomination for writing. That being said, Bruce Dern’s performance is being raved about from the few critics that have seen it. Being apart of Cannes … Read More For Your Consideration 2013: Nebraska
