Category Archives: Silver Linings Playbook

Oscar Predictions: Best Editing

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Zac Petrillo

Best Editing Nominees: Argo, William Goldenberg Zero Dark Thirty, William Goldenberg/Dylan Tichenor Lincoln, Michael Kahn Life of Pi, Tim Squyres Silver Linings Playbook, Jay Cassidy/Crispin Struthers When The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo won Best Editing last year it was … Continue reading →

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Silver Linings Playbook Cast Featurette

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Zac Petrillo

Sometimes when it comes to film criticism, the worst thing that can happen to a movie is that it opens to immediate acclaim. This year, I went into Silver Linings Playbook expecting an entirely fresh story about mental illness and … Continue reading →

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David O. Russell Praises Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Zac Petrillo

Say what you will about David O. Russell, but his passion for filmmaking is virtually unparalleled. And, unlike filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, little of his enthusiasm seems to come from pretensions or put-ons. He just wants to make solid cinema … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Silver Linings Playbook

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Unfairly and even detrimentally identified as a rebellious artist and one of the pioneers of New Hollywood, David O. Russell carries the unearned burdened of being a director to connect cinephilia to the masses. To my mind, Russell is not … Continue reading →

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Silver Linings Playbook Clips

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

I once heard David O. Russell’s style described as “accessible free jazz.” I can’t think of a better way to explain the director’s  rhythms; always close enough to touch but also wild enough to spin out of control. Honestly, I’m … Continue reading →

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