Month: September 2011
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The DVD Report #222: Oscar on DVD – 2001
New This Week Everybody’s favorite child actor of the early 1960s, little Ronny Howard directed his first theatrical film, a short, at the age of 15. By his late twenties and now known as “Ron” Howard, he had become an accomplished A-list director. By the time of 1995’s Apollo 13 he was already a seasoned…
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Review: The Straight Story (1999)
The Straight Story Rating Director David Lynch Screenplay John Roach, Mary Sweeney Length 112 min. Starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stanton MPAA Rating G
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This Day in Oscar History: September 20
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Trailer Watch: We Bought a Zoo
An unfortunate title for a film that looks quite charming. We Bought a Zoo Plot Summary: A father moves his family into a new home that was part of a delapidated zoo and all the animals are still there. Release Date: December 23, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: Although it’s a pleasant, pastoral image,…
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Oscar Preview: The Consummate Professional – Kate Winslet
Every week from now until the critics groups start giving out their prizes for the best of the year, I’m going to be spotlighting the big Oscar players and their chances at Oscar glory this year. Trying to spread the love between directors, actors, writers and other players in Hollywood, I thought I’d take time…
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The Morning After: September 19, 2011
Welcome to The Morning After, where I share with you what I’ve seen over the past week either in film or television. On the film side, if I have written a full length review already, I will post a link to that review. Otherwise, I’ll give a brief snippet of my thoughts on the film…
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2011 Oscar Season Preview: October
October is one of those months that tries to build the box office out of its September doldrums while ramping up Oscar candidates. This month is spectacularly fitting of that model, with potential Oscar nominees fighting it out with box office contenders and with a number of failures-in-the-making on deck. October 7, 2011 Ides of…
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This Day in Oscar History: September 19
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
Below are the winners of this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. Last week, the Creative Arts Emmys were handed out. Find the list of those winners here. Drama Series Outstanding Drama Series Mad Men Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series Kyle Chandler – Friday Night Lights Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series Julianna Margulies…
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Poll: Now That You’ve Seen Drive…
Return Links Now That You’ve Seen… Poll Archive Now That You’ve Seen Drive… Now that you’ve seen Drive, what’s your favorite Ryan Gosling performance? Public OpinionView Results
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Weekend Preview: September 23-25, 2011
There are ten new releases this week. We have previews for nine of them below.
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This Day in Oscar History: September 18
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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This Day in Oscar History: September 17
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Trailer Watch: The Double
If Topher Grace wants to be taken seriously as an actor, he needs to avoid movies like this. The Double Plot Summary: Seeking to take down a believed-dead assassin, a young reporter teams up with the man who claims to have killed him. Release Date: September 23, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C- Commentary: Split screen…
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Film Fun Friday #73
Always remember to have fun! If you have further suggestions on how we can improve, ideas for other games you’d like to see or just want to tell us how much fun you’re having, feel free to drop us a Comment. If you would like to submit a puzzle of your own, just send me…