Category Archives: News

New Lincoln Trailer: Unite

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

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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Adele’s Skyfall Song Preview

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

NOTE: The leaked song has been removed for copyright reasons. Guess we have to wait till Friday.  I know this is just a leak of the song that will bow in its entirety on Friday, but I had to post … Continue reading →

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Will Flight Tear Up Oscar Season?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

The trailer looks like it has Oscar written all over it. Robert Zemeckis has the chops to make interesting films with a whole lot of heart. When Denzel turns the volume to 11, he can shake the cage like no … Continue reading →

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Benh Zeitlin’s Short Glory at Sea

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

If you’ve seen Benh Zeitlin’s Beasts of the Southern Wild, you know that it announces a rare visionary talent on the independent American film scene. Anchored by two dynamic performances, one being the very best child acting you will see … Continue reading →

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Errol Morris v. Colbert

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

http://www.hulu.com/watch/403693 In anticipation of his newest book, A Wilderness of Error, Errol Morris appeared for a fun exchange with Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report. Morris is one my favorite filmmakers because of his commitment to using the documentary form as … Continue reading →

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Les Misérables Actors Record Live On Set

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

The past decade has been surprisingly fruitful and varied for Hollywood musicals. Rob Marshall’s Chicago kicked off the the trend with a uniquely effective re-imagining of the classic play, fit with fantastic performances and a sublimely integrated plot structure. The … Continue reading →

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Karen O’s Frankenweenie Tune

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

I have no idea what to expect from Tim Burton’s newest film, Frankenweenie. It’s not that it doesn’t interest me. His films in fact always have a way of pulling me in. It’s just that his work has a way … Continue reading →

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Following Gets Criterion Treatment

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Back before Christopher Nolan blossomed into a transcendent filmmaker, reaching gargantuan mainstream heights with slickly-made, highly intelligent action movies, he crafted a tiny neo-noir film called Following. Even though I have sincere respect for Nolan’s recent work, I am still … Continue reading →

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