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A HIDDEN LIFE DECEMBER 13, 2019 DIRECTED BY: TERRENCE MALICK Official Synopsis: The Austrian Blessed Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II. Starring: August Diehl, Valerie Pachner, Michael Nyqvist, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jürgen Prochnow, Bruno Ganz, Alexander Fehling, and Ulrich Matthes Screenplay By: Terrence Malick Cinematography By: Jörg Widmer Music By: James Newton Howard Edited By: Rehman … Read More New Trailer: A Hidden Life — Official Trailer #1

April 17, 2013 + 5 Star Reviews, Reviews

Movie Review: To The Wonder (2013)

by Christopher Haskell

TO THE WONDER BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLAPRIL 17, 2013 Meditative and reflective, “To The Wonder” is an ethereal glimpse at the emotions of love as perceived by director Terence Malick. Not for everyone and described by one patron as “over two hours of leaves blowing in the wind,” Malick’s latest is much more down to earth than “The Tree Of Life” but still relies heavily … Read More Movie Review: To The Wonder (2013)

February 18, 2012 + 2012 Oscars Challenge

2012 Oscars Challenge: [33] The Tree Of Life & 3 Nominations

by Christopher Haskell

[13 OUT OF 46 FILMS REMAINING]-[9 DAYS TO OSCARS] Nothing made me happier on Oscar Nomination Day than “The Tree Of Life” getting the much deserved Academy attention that it received. A Best Cinematography nod was bound to happen with all the award season buzz it garnered, but with Best Picture and Best Directing nominations, “The Tree Of Life” became a frontrunner for both … Read More 2012 Oscars Challenge: [33] The Tree Of Life & 3 Nominations

December 25, 2011 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2011 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

BEST PICTURE Winner: “The Descendants.” Runner-Up: “The Tree of Life.” BEST DIRECTOR, Winner: Terrence Malick, “The Tree of Life.” Runner-Up: Martin Scorsese, “Hugo.” BEST ACTOR, Winner: Michael Fassbender, “A Dangerous Method,” “Jane Eyre,” “Shame,” “X-Men: First Class.” Runner-Up: Michael Shannon, “Take Shelter.” BEST ACTRESS, Winner: Yun Jung-hee, “Poetry.” Runner-Up: Kirsten Dunst, “Melancholia.” BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, Winner: Jessica Chastain, “Coriolanus,” “The Debt,” “The Help,” “Take … Read More Oscars Watch: 2011 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

November 25, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “The Tree of Life”

by Christopher Haskell

More times than not, it is the films like “The Tree of Life”, which people have such a polarized opinions of, that actually end up being nominated for Academy Awards. The Terrence Malicks and Lars von Triers are some of the most imaginative and inspirational directors of our time, but often not understood, causing the love them or hate them reactions. “The Tree of … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “The Tree of Life”