Month: February 2013
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Final Oscar Predictions
Hey — it’s the day of the night of 1,000 stars as The Academy Awards are given out for another year of strong work. Though I’m still bummed a bit by some omissions to the nominees (Ben Affleck, I feel your pain), this has shaped up to be a year with the potential to reward…
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Movie Review ~ Amour (Love)
The Facts: Synopsis: Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. One day, Anne has an attack that will test the couple’s bond of love. Stars: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert Director: Michael Haneke Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 127 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (9/10) Review: I’m familiar…
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Movie Review ~ 5 Broken Cameras
The Facts: Synopsis: A documentary on a Palestinian farmer’s chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army. Stars: Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Mohammed Burnat, Gibreel Burnat Director: Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi Rated: NR Running Length: 94 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: This Oscar nominated documentary is a powerful look at the…
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Note: Spirit Awards
No question that Sunday, February 24 is Hollywood’s big night with The Academy Awards being presented but in the last few years I’ve enjoyed tuning in to the Spirit Awards. A much less showy affair (it’s held in a tent and guests/presenters always poke fun at how freezing it is), it fits well with the indie film…
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Down From the Shelf ~ Searching for Sugar Man
The Facts: Synopsis: Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock ‘n’ roller, Rodriguez. Stars: Rodriguez, Steve Segerman, Dennis Coffey Director: Malik Bendjelloul Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 86 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: For me, I’m a fan of the documentaries that play fair. I’m…
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Down From the Shelf ~ How to Survive a Plague
The Facts: Synopsis: The story of two coalitions — ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) — whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Stars: Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long Director: David France Rated: Not Rated Running Length: 120 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: …
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Down From the Shelf ~ The Invisible War
The Facts: Synopsis: An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military. Stars: Kori Cioca, Jessica Hinves, Ariana Klay, Trina McDonald, Elle Helmer, Hannah Sewell, Myla Haider, Paula Coughlin, Claudia Kennedy, Wilma L. Vaught, Loree Sutton, Dennis Laich, Susan Burke, Amy Herdy, Helen Benedict Director: Kirby Dick Rated: Not Rated…
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Movie Review ~ Quartet
The Facts: Synopsis: At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. Stars: Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay, Sheridan Smith Director: Dustin Hoffman Rated: PG-13 Running Length:…
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Movie Review ~ Chasing Ice
The Facts: Synopsis: Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers Stars: James Balog, Svavar Jonatansson, Adam LeWinter Director: Jeff Orlowski Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 80 minutes TMMM Score: (6.5/10) Review: With a hot button…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Come Out and Play
Synopsis: A young married couple are on a holiday together when they venture to a beautiful, but highly remote, island. When they arrive, they notice that while there are plenty of children present, the adults all seem to be missing. Release Date: March 22, 2013 Thoughts: Though it looks like a straight-up remake of the messy…
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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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