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A Clip From Cuaron’s Gravity

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Zac Petrillo

In a recent interview, Alfonso Cuaron insisted Gravity was more “Spielberg than Cast Away.” Personally, I don’t think that’s necessarily a positive. Although Spielberg meets Cast Away would be just fine. I’m always wary of sci-fi, but this one has … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, Gravity, Movies, Steven Spielberg | Tagged Alfonso, Cast Away, Children of Men, george clooney, Gravity, Guillermo Del Toro, Robert Zemeckis, sandra bullock, Solo Con Tu Pareja, steven spielberg, Y Tu Mama Tambien | Leave a comment

Those Oscar Missed: Best Animated Feature

Posted on December 20, 2012 by filmscorehunter

CONTRIBUTED BY JAKE THOMPSON Animated films have been with us for so many decades, and yet the Academy only created an official category for them just over a decade ago (it’s especially odd considering how many decades the Best Animated … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Lincoln

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

“A compass will point you true north… If you don’t avoid the swamps, what’s the use of knowing true north?” – Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln Simultaneously broad and pointed, as its title would suggest, Lincoln approaches a man of historically influential … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, Lincoln, Movies, Reviews | Tagged Abraham, cinema, Daniel Day-Lewis, Films, James Earle Haley, James Spader, janusz kaminski, john hawkes, joseph gordon-levitt, Lincoln, Movies, oscars, Raviews, Sally Field, steven spielberg, Tommy Lee Jones | 1 Comment

Why Lincoln Should Win Best Picture

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

What are the actual reasons that so many American film lovers keep coming back to the Oscars? Even those who know better (and this number is growing) still put stock in words like “Best Actor” and “Best Picture.” If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, Lincoln, Movies, News, Oscar Talk, Uncategorized | Tagged Academy Awards, cinema, Daniel Day-Lewis, film, Januscz Kaminski, Lincoln, Movies, oscar, steven spielberg, Tony Kushner | Leave a comment

Kaminski Talks Pretty Pictures

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

In a recent feature, Vulture sat down with Janusz Kaminski to discuss some of the best images he’s created for Steven Spielberg movies. While I’m far from a Spielberg enthusiast, I also don’t subscribe to the school that sees him … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Cinematography, Films, Lincoln, Movies, News, Oscar Talk, Uncategorized | Tagged AI, Cinematography, Januscz Kaminski, Julien Schnabel, Lincoln, Minority Report, Munich, Schindler's List, steven spielberg, The Diving Bell and The Butterfly, war horse | Leave a comment

Those Oscar Missed: Best Production Design

Posted on November 18, 2012 by filmscorehunter

CONTRIBUTED BY JAKE THOMPSON Best Production Design is one of my favorite Oscar categories. This is the category where artists can shine the most. There’s been so much great work over the years that was thankfully nominated (and most of … Continue reading →

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Blockbuster Dustup: Skyfall v. Dark Knight

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

You know something’s a little off in the movie world when Steven Spielberg’s awards season release has united cinephiles and critics alike by being described as “transfixing,” “introspective,” and “incendiary.” Now, the last major movies expected to hit multiplexes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Knight, Films, Movies, Prometheus, The Avengers, Uncategorized | Tagged Blockbuster, christian bale, Christopher Nolan, cinema, Daniel Craig, film, Movies, Sam Mendes, Skyfall, steven spielberg, the avengers, The Dark Knight, Tom Hooper | 3 Comments

Two Lincoln Clips

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Lincoln has already opened in select cities and critics are pretty much over the moon about it. Audiences seem to be taking to Spielberg’s film as well. This one might be the not-so-subtle frontrunner for Best Picture. Time will tell. … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, Lincoln, Movies, Trailers | Tagged David Strathairn, James Spader, john hawkes, Lincoln, steven spielberg, Thaddeus Stevens | 6 Comments

Lincoln in the Movies

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

A wonderful look at the many incarnations of our 16th President throughout the history of movies. Most are very different from the Lincoln we get in the Spielberg clips.

Posted in Films, Lincoln, Movies, News | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Day-Lewis, David Strathairn, Films, Henry Fonda, joseph gordon-levitt, Lincoln, Movies, Sally Field, steven spielberg, Tommy Lee Jones, Young Mr. Lincoln | 1 Comment

New Clips from Spielberg’s Lincoln

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Zac Petrillo

Lots of talk about Abraham Lincoln over the past few days. Rightfully so, all things considered. It’s a good time for some new clips from Steven Spielberg’s upcoming Oscar favorite. Plus a striking photo of David Strathairn: … Continue reading →

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