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Ridley Scott in Line to Direct Cormac McCarthy’s The Counsler

A Cormac McCarthy/Ridley Scott movie-making duo?! Yes, please!

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on February 2, 2012

Snap Review of We Need to Talk About Kevin

Lynne Ramsay’s Need to Talk About Kevin proves why I still go to the movie theater.

Topics : Movie Reviews, Reviews
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 28, 2012

When Will the Academy Finally Learn? – Oscar Noms Reaction

Well, with the nominations just recently released, the Academy of Arts and Sciences proves that they don’t get everything right.

Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 25, 2012

FYI: The Artist is a Silent Film

Surprise! The Artist is a silent film!

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Nick Poyner on January 24, 2012

Chills Down My Spine: The Shawshank Redemption

Morgan Freeman manages again and again to deliver down-right chill-producing performances, and The Shawshank Redemption is no exception.

Topics : Chills Down My Spine
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 18, 2012

Winners, Snubs, and Overall Reaction – 2012 Golden Globes

With this year’s Golden Globes over, we are now free to analyze what these awards really mean.

Topics : Movie News, Oscars
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 16, 2012

Old People Think the Funniest Things – OSCAR TRAILER review

Does anyone think young people will be watching the Oscars this year?

Topics : Oscars
Posted by : Nick Poyner on January 10, 2012

George Clooney Commits to Three Big Roles in THE MONUMENTS MEN

In the name of overcommitment, George Clooney has revealed that he is set to take on three major roles in the upcoming The Monuments Men.

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 9, 2012

Snap Review of The Artist

A silent movie is rare to see in 2011. Just ask The Artist.

Topics : Movie Reviews, Reviews
Posted by : Nick Poyner on December 29, 2011

Snap Review of Carnage

Roman Polanski delivers a film like he’s never attempted before.

Topics : Movie Reviews, Reviews
Posted by : Alia Haddad on December 21, 2011

The 2011 Hollywood BLACK LIST is Here

The Imitation Game leads this year’s Black list.

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Nick Poyner on December 13, 2011

Elizabeth Olsen and Glenn Close Cast in Therese Raquin

With Elizabeth Olsen booking more and more exciting roles, I can only see one thing: keep ‘em coming!

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on November 11, 2011

Animation Prospects

The Best Animated Feature shortlist is here.

Topics : Oscars
Posted by : Nick Poyner on November 9, 2011

Snap Review of The Ides of March

With Oscar season on the horizon, George Clooney gives us an excitement-inducing political drama that is sure to pull in the nominations.

Topics : Movie Reviews, Oscars, Reviews
Posted by : Alia Haddad on October 9, 2011

‘The Ides of March’ Oscar Contender?

‘The Ides of March’ has been labeled an early Oscar contender, let’s find out why!

Topics : Movie Marketing, Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on October 7, 2011

Indie Film Lovers Rejoice! Joaquin Phoenix Just Cast in a Spike Jonze/Charlie Kaufman Collaboration

It seems that all is right in the independent film lover’s world when Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze decide to work together again.

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on July 19, 2011

Meryl Streep In New ‘The Iron Lady’ Trailer

First trailer for ‘The Iron Lady’ starring Meryl Streep!

Topics : Movie News, Trailers
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on July 7, 2011

Academy, Please Make Up Your Mind!

New numbers for Oscar Best Picture nominees.

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Nick Poyner on June 15, 2011

MTV Movie Award Nominates Too Much Twilight!

The nominees are in for the 20th annual 2011 MTV Movie Awards and ‘The Twilight Sage: Eclipse’ has garnered a whopping 8 nominations!?

Topics : Movie News, Rants
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on May 4, 2011

From Gowns to Capes – Amy Adams Joins the List

Amy Adams is our new Lois Lane, what other actresses have ditched the Oscars for Superheroes?

Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on March 30, 2011

2011 Oscars Report Card

A look at the 2011 Oscars

Topics : Lists, Movie News, Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on February 28, 2011

Did You Know: James Franco / Freaks and Geeks

Did you know that James Franco began his career on the TV series FREAKS AND GEEKS? Seth Rogen and Jason Segel also got their start on this series, loosely based on the high school experiences of Judd Apatow.

Topics : Did You Know
Posted by : Ron Ashley on February 27, 2011

Did You Know: Academy Awards / creative forces

Did you know that established creative talents are hired to oversee the production of the televised Oscars ceremony? Last year, they hired writer/director Bill Condon, and this year, they hired Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist/comedian Dave Barry.

Topics : Did You Know
Posted by : Ron Ashley on February 20, 2011

What Will Happen if Banksy Wins an Oscar?

What would happen during his acceptance speech should the notoriously elusive director of “Exit Through the Gift Shop” win an Oscar for his efforts?

Topics : Movie News, Oscars
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 11, 2011

See the 2011 Oscar Nominated Shorts

The 2011 Oscar Nominated shorts will be out in theaters starting on February 11th.

Topics : Movie News, Oscars
Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on February 10, 2011

The King Gets Muted?

With little time left before the Academy Awards, The King’s Speech is proving to be a hot commodity. It’s taken top honors from actors, directors, and producers and seems to be a pretty tough competitor for best picture, which did not seem the case a few weeks ago. It is a good film, but, now, [...]

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Nick Poyner on February 1, 2011

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