Category Archives: Uncategorized

Best Supporting Actor Predictions

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

Current Predictions 09-28-11: Albert Brooks, Drive Christopher Plummer, Beginners John Hawkes, Martha Marcy May Marlene Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ides of March Armie Hammer, J. Edgar Best Supporting Actor Notes: For the past few Oscars a clear winner in the Supporting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

GEMS OF 2011: Warrior

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

Taken as a straight forward narrative, Warrior is rife with plot absurdities that terrific acting and complex themes can’t entirely overcome. Taken as a piece of mythical storytelling, in the vein of Greek Mythology (subtly referenced throughout the film) Warrior … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

New War Horse Poster

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

Is it just me or does this have Disney movie written all over it? Feeling more and more like War Horse might be an enormous saccarine-fest.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

J. Edgar Trailer

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

Understandably, J. Edgar has cinephile folks uber-excited. With a major star playing a major American figure in a movie directed by a mega, mega, major director what is there not to be excited about? A week ago the trailer for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Best Actress Predictions

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

Current Predictions 09-27-11: Viola Davis, The Help Tilda Swinton, We Need To Talk About Kevin Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady Keira Knightley, A Dangerous Method Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs Best Actress Notes: Unlike the Best Actor category, this one seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Best Actor Predictions

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

Current Predictions 09-27-11: George Clooney, The Descendants Brad Pitt, Moneyball Gary Oldman, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Jean Dujardin, The Artist Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50 Best Actor Notes: Looks like this year is shaping up to be the “year of male stars.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

GEMS OF 2011: Meek’s Cutoff

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

On the surface Meek’s Cutoff is a story of survival. There are certainly a fair share of physical and psychological perils that test the strength of human nature throughout. But more than just a struggle for survival, Cutoff is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

GEMS OF 2011: Attack The Block

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

In a year that saw the release of a film, Super 8, that seems to be begging for a world that goes back to Reagonomics, dominant ideology and false innocence, another film, Attack the Block by Joe Cornish, was also … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

50/50 An Oscar Hopeful?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

A quick look at early raves for Jonathan Levine’s upcoming dramedy 50/50 and it’s clear we have another legitimate contender for best picture: “Unlike most disease-of-the-week movies, 50/50 is itself split: Its focus lies half on the young man, blindsided … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Best Director Predictions

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Zac Petrillo

Current Predictions 09-26-11: Alexander Payne, The Descendants Nicolas Winding Refn, Drive Tomas Alfredson, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Bennett Miller, Moneyball Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist Best Director Notes: Nobody stands out as a definite candidate just yet. The majority of exciting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment