Monthly Archives: October 2012

Burns’ Central Park Five Defines New New York

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Let me preface by saying that I haven’t seen Central Park Five yet, so I have no clue whether it actually “defines” one of the major cities on the planet. It’s quite possible this film, like many great documentaries, sets … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Park Five, Documentary, Films, Movies, News, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Klosterman Goes To Bat For Room 237

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

The best recent film that nobody saw was Jon Foy’s Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles. Room 237, an upcoming documentary that seems to rake strikingly familiar terrain to Foy’s masterpiece, has just gotten a nice write-up by … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, Movies, News, Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles, Room 237, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Criterion Gets 3D With Wenders’ Pina

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

The Criterion Collection recently announced its grand entrance into the world of 3D Home Entertainment with the release of Wim Wenders’ Pina. The documentary, an Academy Award nominee, took Werner Herzog’s approach of non-fiction as technologically advanced art to another … Continue reading →

Posted in Criterion Collection, Films, Movies, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

OSCAR FORECAST: Best Cinematography 2013

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Best Cinematography Predictions (10-17-12): Lincoln, Janusz Kaminski Anna Karenina, Seamus McGarvey Argo, Rodrigo Prieto Life of Pi, Claudio Miranda Skyfall, Roger Deakins Of all the tech categories, Cinematography always has the best chance of honoring a work of artistry that … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Cinematography, Films, Movies, Oscar Talk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Argo’s Realistic Soundscape

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Argo walks such a delicate line between historic realism and Hollywood caper commonalities, that sound design obviously had to play an integral role in creating the world. Yet, the sound was so subtle and precise that I don’t remember it … Continue reading →

Posted in Argo, Films, Movies, News | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Homeland, Ep. 203: State of Independence

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

And just like that, Homeland’s gone and blown the lid off the whole thinning plot problem. As its most toned down and personal episode in Season Two, “State of Independence” went deeper into the psychology its two broken characters. Filled … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeland, Reviews, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s All About The U

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Between the nerve-wracking baseball playoffs and the beginning of the football season, not to mention the uniquely exciting Summer Olympics, sports have been on my brain more than usual lately. Additionally, I’m in the throes of developing a script about … Continue reading →

Posted in ESPN 30 for 30, Films, Movies, Television, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

See You In The Movies: Argo

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

With themes that strike unnervingly close to today’s zeitgeist, Argo smartly takes the path of an old-fashioned thriller to unveil the neverending turmoil of international relations. A movie about the power of movies, Ben Affleck’s third feature uses all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Argo, Films, Movies, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

A Bond Newbie’s Thoughts on 007: GoldenEye

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Short Take: GoldenEye might be forgettable, but its tongue-in-cheek playfulness and its suave lead are a breath of fresh air compared to the overly serious blockbusters of today. With an aesthetic of hard-lined doorways, two-tone grays, and primitive visual effects, … Continue reading →

Posted in 007, Films, James Bond, Movies, Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

OSCAR FORECAST: Best Supporting Actress 2013

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Best Supporting Actress Predictions (10-12-12): Amy Adams, The Master Anne Hathaway, The Dark Knight Rises (or Les Misérables) Helen Hunt, The Sessions Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty Sally Field, Lincoln Best Supporting Actress Notes: If I had my way, Nicole Kidman … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Supporting Actress, Films, Movies, News, Oscar Talk, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment