Monthly Archives: October 2012

Everything Means Everything in DuVernay’s Middle of Nowhere

If I asked you to close your eyes and envision where “The Middle of Nowhere” might be, I’d guess you’d think somewhere in an open field or an empty road. Somewhere in Iowa or Nebraska perhaps. Certainly not the bustling … Continue reading

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How Computers Built Prometheus

Earlier this week I mentioned that Ridley Scott’s Prometheus is a favorite for the Visual Effects Oscar. However, tepid reviews could leave Prometheus on the outside looking in. With the film amongst the compelling projects at the risk of being … Continue reading

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Appreciating Rockwell

I am fully aware that I have a bad habit of getting overly excited about something that has struck me unexpectedly. A movie, a book, a performance, a concept, an idea, etc. If I haven’t yet thought it, then naturally, … Continue reading

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Disney Takes on Alexander’s Terrible, No Good Day

With the recent news that Disney will reignite the movie adaptation of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, the introverted grumpy child in some of us has been rekindled. I’ve been following this project for years … Continue reading

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Visual Effects 2013

Best Visual Effects Predictions (as of 10-25-12): Life of Pi Cloud Atlas Prometheus The Dark Knight Rises The Avengers Say what you will about the movie industry being inundated by Visual Effects-heavy output with cuts that fly by almost as … Continue reading

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Prometheus Sounds Get Under Your Skin

Perhaps the most polarizing studio film to emerge in a long time, Prometheus uses B-Movie concepts to tackle weighty issues like the origins of man and the notion of masters, slaves, and creators. Something has to be said for a … Continue reading

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Catching Up To Haneke’s Amour

With Amour almost about to bow in the United States, I thought it time to start talking about one of cinema’s treasures: Michael Haneke. Like all great artists, the moment the world seems to finally catch up with Haneke, he … Continue reading

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A Bond Newbie’s Thoughts on 007: The World is Not Enough

Short Take: A solid action flick with one memorably atrocious performance, The World is Not Enough is actually a cut above blockbusters of today, even if it’s not all that interesting on its own. The third entry in the Brosnan … Continue reading

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11 Semi-Bold Oscar Predictions

The marathon has gotten to around mile number 14. About the time where everybody with a movie blog (including yours truly) spends far too much time on other movie blogs, figuring out who will be in the Oscar race. The … Continue reading

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Homeland, Ep. 204: New Car Smell

When people look back on Homeland as a series, they will likely point to a handful of episodes that set it apart from other political dramas like it. These episodes show why Homeland might forever make us rethink serial political … Continue reading

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