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Tag Archives: Award Season
Review in a Flash: Into the Woods
It’s Awards Season Onslaught time! So that can mean only one thing; quickie reviews so you (and I) can get out and enjoy the season faster. Feliz Chrismukwanzyulekkah y’all! Before: Straight up; this ain’t your momma’s Once Upon A Time. … Continue reading
Posted in Review In A Flash
Tagged Award Season, Broadway, Into the Woods, Meryl Streep, Movie Musicals
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Elsewhere Review: Wild
Nutshell: I’d give Wild a B+. Witherspoon’s performance isn’t just good, it makes you feel like you’re in her character’s skin, living it. Director Jean-Marc Vallée blends timelines into an focused fever dream, nailing Strayed’s emotions. A hiccup or two … Continue reading
Golden Globes: nominees announced! Birdman, Imitation Game and Boyhood lead the pack
Looks like today’s the big start of Awards Season Onslaught, people! And let’s face it; though the Oscars will always have a special place in my heart, the Golden Globes is the ceremony that feels like a giant love-in. Probably … Continue reading
BIFA winners announced: here’s the full list!
I’d add to this, but they’ve summed things up beautifully. Congratulations to all the winners! (And especially to Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Brendan Gleeson, whose performances I thoroughly enjoyed.) London, Sunday 7thDecember – A glittering array of talent turned out this … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Awards Season
Tagged Award Season, BIFA, Boyhood, British Independent Film Awards
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Christopher Nolan to receive Cinematic Imagery Award
Oh, c’mon now. Y’all knew he’d be racking in the accolades once Interstellar hit. And I agree; his body of work is definitely deserving of recognition in the field of art and production design. Without further ado… hit it, PR … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment News
Tagged Art Director's Guild, Award Season, Christopher Nolan
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Trailerwatch: A Most Violent Year
[Note: I’ve already screened this film, but haven’t written the review yet. Also, no spoilers ’til it opens at the end of December. Jazz hands!] Looks like the Award Season Onslaught is here; films are starting to jockey for position … Continue reading
Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: Wild
Before you hit the road for Turkey Day (or batten down the hatches because SNOWMYGODGETBREADMILKTOILETPAPER) how about one more screening pass giveaway before The Holidays officially start? Groovy! Today it’s Wild, and the Oscar buzz surrounding Reese Witherspoon is already … Continue reading
Posted in Free Screenings
Tagged Award Season, Free Screenings, Nick Hornby, Reese Witherspoon
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Vote for Coldsmoke Winter Film Festival’s Online People’s Choice: screen ’em at home for free
Ahh. Movies. Ahh. Staying in. Add voting for cool stuff, and that’s not too shabby. The Coldsmoke Awards will be held January 10th, 2015, but they’re giving you a way to get involved long before that. Get involved, and check … Continue reading
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Tagged Award Season, Coldsmoke Awards, Coldsmoke WInter Film Tour
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Elsewhere Review: Whiplash
Nutshell: I’d give Whiplash an A-. Emotionally difficult to watch at times, but worth it. This film grabs you by your collar and drags you into it’s world headfirst, no quarter given. Simmons and Teller give Master Class performances, and … Continue reading
Posted in Elsewhere Reviews, GeekForE
Tagged Award Season, Geek for e, Movie Reviews
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Elsewhere Review: Birdman
Nutshell: I’d give Birdman a B+. This film razzes it’s subject, cinematic and theatrical cliches, and occasionally the audience. But if you can get past the posturing and navel-gazing of it’s characters, it’s an arresting look at how fame can … Continue reading
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Tagged Award Bait, Award Season, Indie Films, Movie Reviews
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