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Criterion Gets 3D With Wenders’ Pina

The Criterion Collection recently announced its grand entrance into the world of 3D Home Entertainment with the release of Wim Wenders’ Pina. The documentary, an Academy Award nominee, took Werner Herzog’s approach of non-fiction as technologically advanced art to another … Continue reading

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Cinematography 2013

Best Cinematography Predictions (10-17-12): Lincoln, Janusz Kaminski Anna Karenina, Seamus McGarvey Argo, Rodrigo Prieto Life of Pi, Claudio Miranda Skyfall, Roger Deakins Of all the tech categories, Cinematography always has the best chance of honoring a work of artistry that … Continue reading

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It’s All About The U

Between the nerve-wracking baseball playoffs and the beginning of the football season, not to mention the uniquely exciting Summer Olympics, sports have been on my brain more than usual lately. Additionally, I’m in the throes of developing a script about … Continue reading

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See You In The Movies: Argo

With themes that strike unnervingly close to today’s zeitgeist, Argo smartly takes the path of an old-fashioned thriller to unveil the neverending turmoil of international relations. A movie about the power of movies, Ben Affleck’s third feature uses all the … Continue reading

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A Bond Newbie’s Thoughts on 007: GoldenEye

Short Take: GoldenEye might be forgettable, but its tongue-in-cheek playfulness and its suave lead are a breath of fresh air compared to the overly serious blockbusters of today. With an aesthetic of hard-lined doorways, two-tone grays, and primitive visual effects, … Continue reading

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Supporting Actress 2013

Best Supporting Actress Predictions (10-12-12): Amy Adams, The Master Anne Hathaway, The Dark Knight Rises (or Les Misérables) Helen Hunt, The Sessions Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty Sally Field, Lincoln Best Supporting Actress Notes: If I had my way, Nicole Kidman … Continue reading

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Some Love for Documentary Shorts

The Academy named its Documentary Shorts shortlist today, kick-starting the narrowing-down portion of the movie year. I thought last year’s winner, Saving Face, was one of the most fascinating films of any kind released into theaters. I wish more people … Continue reading

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Harris Savides (1957-2012)

Working with some of America’s most challenging directors, such as Van Sant, Fincher, and Baumbach, Harris Savides created a diverse palette of provocative images. Defying any one style, what always struck me about Savides’ work was his unique ability to … Continue reading

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Previews For All 2013 Foreign Oscar Submissions

Here are the previews for almost all of the 71 Foreign Oscar submissions. A few major international names like Haneke, Shortland, Kaige, To, Taviani Brothers, Hallström, and Mungiu are in the bunch. Otherwise, this year has a tremendous amount of fresh blood … Continue reading

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OSCAR FORECAST: Best Supporting Actor 2013

Best Supporting Actor (10-09-12): Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln Alan Arkin, Argo Dwight Henry, Beasts of the Southern Wild Robert De Niro, The Silver Linings Playbook Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master Best Supporting Actor: With four of the favorites being past … Continue reading

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