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Intense New Zero Dark Thirty Clip

The only knock I’ve heard so far about Zero Dark Thirty is that it’s cold, emotionless, and machine-like. Those qualities – whether accurately described or not – are precisely what I’ve learned to admire so much about Kathryn Bigelow’s previous … Continue reading

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Cloud Atlas Character Breakdown

Following the characters in Cloud Atlas wasn’t one of my bigger issues with the film. It seems some were completely left in the dark on who was who. This ‘infographic’ from Movie Fantatic nicely lays out all the basic character … Continue reading

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Silver Linings Playbook Clips

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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Most Anticipated 2013 Movies: Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher

Bennett Miller has quietly been one of the most consistent filmmakers working in and around Hollywood. His relative anonymity makes sense since he’s only made three fairly small features (The Cruise, Capote, and Moneyball) since 1998. But the direction of … Continue reading

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Disney Takes on Alexander’s Terrible, No Good Day

With the recent news that Disney will reignite the movie adaptation of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, the introverted grumpy child in some of us has been rekindled. I’ve been following this project for years … Continue reading

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Lebanon’s Reputation v. Homeland

It was reported recently that the Lebanon government is taking action against the producers of Homeland for its potentially damaging portrayal of the formerly infamous city of Beirut. In the second episode of this season, Beirut becomes a bull’s-eye of … Continue reading

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Adele’s Skyfall Song Preview

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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