Tag Archives: Movies

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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Things Masculine: Eyes Wide Shut & The Master

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

“If you men only knew.” – Alice Harford, Eyes Wide Shut The initial reaction to The Master has been a bit peculiar. I had expected it to be polarizing – the confrontational nature begs for push back – but nothing … 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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Early Oscars 2013 Predictions

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Well, almost every category… Every week (or so) from today until the Oscar Nominations are announced on Thursday, January 10, 2013, I will update predictions in every category of the Academy Awards. These are my best guesses based on my … 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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