THE BOOK THIEF BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLMARCH 15, 2014 Having never read the book and having only experienced the trailer, I was fully under the impression that “The Book Thief” was more of a children’s film than that of one for adults, to which I was wholly wrong. With distinct themes of death and war, the film takes an interesting look at devotion and deep-rooted … Read More Movie Review: The Book Thief (2013)
MARCH 11TH, 2014 INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS // Every year, I feel like we get at least one truly phenomenal music-based film, and the Coen Brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis” is that one. The music throughout the film is performed by the actors themselves, and comes from Oscar winner T Bone Burnett collaborating with Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons. Catching you with folk ballads like … Read More Tuesday Releases: Inside Llewyn Davis & Out Of The Furnace
John Williams When it comes to the Academy Awards, the way you can spot a true artist is that no matter what film it is that they worked on that year, that particular gets nominated, even if it is bringing the film that single nomination. The cinematography Roger Deakins is one of those artists, this year bringing “Prisoners” its one and only nomination. Deakins … Read More 2014 Oscars Challenge: [4] The Book Thief – One Nomination
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
