Category Archives: Lincoln

Why Lincoln Should Win Best Picture

What are the actual reasons that so many American film lovers keep coming back to the Oscars? Even those who know better (and this number is growing) still put stock in words like “Best Actor” and “Best Picture.” If you … Continue reading

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Authentic and Surreal: Sounds of Lincoln & Skyfall

Two of most well-received major releases this year, Lincoln and Skyfall are not only being applauded for creating visually arresting stories, but also creative soundscapes. Lincoln’s sound designer, Ben Burtt worked tirelessly to capture authentic sounds such as old doors … Continue reading

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Kaminski Talks Pretty Pictures

In a recent feature, Vulture sat down with Janusz Kaminski to discuss some of the best images he’s created for Steven Spielberg movies. While I’m far from a Spielberg enthusiast, I also don’t subscribe to the school that sees him … Continue reading

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Two Lincoln Clips

Lincoln has already opened in select cities and critics are pretty much over the moon about it. Audiences seem to be taking to Spielberg’s film as well. This one might be the not-so-subtle frontrunner for Best Picture. Time will tell. … Continue reading

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Lincoln in the Movies

A wonderful look at the many incarnations of our 16th President throughout the history of movies. Most are very different from the Lincoln we get in the Spielberg clips.

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New Clips from Spielberg’s Lincoln

Lots of talk about Abraham Lincoln over the past few days. Rightfully so, all things considered. It’s a good time for some new clips from Steven Spielberg’s upcoming Oscar favorite. Plus a striking photo of David Strathairn:       … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Oscars 2013 Predictions

The premiere of Hitchcock was met with ecstatic reviews from some important critics and lukewarm responses from others. Most complaints seem to find the film thin, humorous, light, and plagued by conspicuous makeup. The consensus is that Helen Mirren has … Continue reading

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UPDATED: Oscars 2013 Predictions

Recent screenings of Lincoln and Flight seem to have locked both leading actors for a  nominations – at least as locked as they can be at this point in the race. There’s rumblings that Anne Hathaway may be pushed as a … Continue reading

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An “Interesting” Lincoln Enters an Interesting Year for Movies

I’m not sure I necessarily buy the Twitter reaction craze that has swept through Awards seasons in the past few years. Nonetheless, I wonder if I might be wrong about Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln after all. The film screened tonight at … Continue reading

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New Lincoln Trailer: Unite

I can’t help but wonder if the small, but ever-present, backlash towards the previous trailer caused an entire re-thinking of this one. With the usage of nostalgic imagery from throughout the history of our nation, this new spot seems to … Continue reading

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