Author Archives: Zac Petrillo

Coriolanus Trailer

New trailer for Coriolanus surfaced recently. I haven’t heard too much about this and I’m still not sure what to make of it. Could easily sink into obscurity, making hardly a dent over here in America. The trailer makes it … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Ides of March

Early in The Ides of March, a nightclub scene ends on a lingering shot of the lounge singer crooning the word “disappear.” What lyrics came before this word escape me because it’s this final word that director George Clooney wants … Continue reading

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Best Costume Design Predictions

Current Predictions (10-07-11): Sharen Davis, The Help Sandy Powell, Hugo Mark Bridges, The Artist Joanna Johnston, War Horse Michael O’Connor, Jane Eyre Costume Design Notes (10-07-11): Similar to Art Direction, the Costume category tends to shy away from dynamic or … Continue reading

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Best Art Direction Predictions

Current Predictions (10-07-11): Dante Ferretti, Hugo Rick Carter, War Horse Jack Fisk, Tree of Life Stuart Craig, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 Laurence Bennett, The Artist Best Art Direction Notes (10-07-11): Some, if not most, categories at … Continue reading

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J. Edgar Posters

I don’t really know what to expect from J. Edgar. Clint Eastwood makes a lot of pictures and the ones that do well tend to do REALLY well. But the vast majority of his movies sink quickly into obscurity without … Continue reading

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Young Adult Trailer

I guess the best way to describe Jason Reitman’s films is to call them creepers. At first glance, all three of his films seem like light character studies. They aren’t edgy or boundary pushing but they are solid achievements in … Continue reading

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Best Cinematography Predictions

Current Predictions (10-06-11): Emmanuel Lubezki, Tree of Life Newton Thomas Sigel, Drive Wally Pfister, Moneyball Januscz Kaminski, War Horse Guillame Schiffman, The Artist Best Cinematography Notes (10-06-11): Easily one of my favorite Oscar categories. Images are the aspect of films … Continue reading

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My Week With Marilyn Trailer

I’m as excited for this film as any upcoming release. Michelle Williams looks spectacular as always. Branagh’s odd coldness might be the perfect compliment to Williams’ knowing naivete. The trailer looks terrific.

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Best Editing Predictions

Current Predictions (10-05-11): Michael Kahn, War Horse Angus Wall + Kirk Baxter, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Claire Simpson, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Matthew Newman, Drive Anne Sophie-Bion, The Artist Best Editing Notes (10-05-11): Best Film Editing’s distinct … Continue reading

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Some Love for Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy’s brand of comedy is risky and virtually unseen in the landscape of American media. She’s a woman doing a man’s brand of comedy with a confidence and lack of inhibition that has the potential to become legendary. I’ve … Continue reading

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