The 2012 Academy Awards started off with a bang, with Hugo taking 2 in a row. In fact, I’m happy to see that two of my favorite films of the year, The Artist and Hugo, both took home 5 Oscar’s a piece. I am glad that Hugo, my personal favorite for best pic, was recognized …
Editors Note: Ben has compiled a list of his Oscar predictions, both who he thinks will be nominated, and who will ultimately win. The announcements will be next Tuesday, January 24th. Check out Ben’s list, where do you think he’s right, where do you think he’s completely wrong? BEST PICTURE The Artist The …
Variety is reporting that Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro may work together again in new film called, ‘I heard you paint houses.’ The film is based on the book of the same name, about Frank ‘the Irishman’ Sheeran, who confessed to killing many people, among them, teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa shortly before Sheeran’s death. The …
I’ve never seen the ‘Stones in Concert, not sure if I’ll ever get to, but I seriously walked away from this film feeling like I’d legitimately gone to a very rare, very small, personal show with the Rolling Stones.
Watching sports on film can be tricky: the audience needs the story and the sport needs the story because, otherwise, we’re just watching a fixed game. We know there’s only one conclusion and as a viewer, that’s not interesting. Instead, what leads us to our spirited involvement in the fixed fight is everything surrounding it …
I’ve never seen the ‘Stones in Concert, not sure if I’ll ever get to, but I seriously walked away from this film feeling like I’d legitimately gone to a very rare, very small, personal show with the Rolling Stones.
This year, for me anway, is a pretty exciting year for the Oscars. The best director category usually has at least one of my favorite directors hanging around. Last year, we had Clint Eastwood and the long long overdue win for Mr. Scorsese. The year before held Steven Spielberg and the win for Ang Lee …