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An Appreciation – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

February 12th, 2013 | POSTED BY Allen Almachar

One of the most famous scenes in Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) also foreshadows its oncoming tragedy. The hellraiser R.P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson), desperate to throw some variety into the repetitive, mundane life of a mental institution, asks head nurse Ratched…

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Bird Watching – Contemplating the Directing Career of Elaine May

February 5th, 2013 | POSTED BY Brandi Sperry

Thinking of all the promising careers in Hollywood over the years that were cut short by any number of circumstances, Elaine May’s directing career is near the top of my list of most aggravating. Here was a great comedian who had crossed into a role…

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You Make the Pick – Football Movies

January 30th, 2013 | POSTED BY Spencer Fornaciari

It is that time of year again, the 2013 Super Bowl is almost upon us. Besides the competition on the field we thought this was an opportune time to determine the best football movie. This is certainly going to be a competitive, there are lot…

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Top 10 of 2012 – Adelaide’s Picks

January 17th, 2013 | POSTED BY Adelaide Blair

So, as much as I love movies (and I LOVE them), I don’t actually watch many new ones. I tend to view films when I feel like it, and my interest has little to do with release schedules. I do go to the theater, but…

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Academy Awards 2013 – Let’s Pick the Winners

January 10th, 2013 | POSTED BY Spencer Fornaciari

Alright, the Academy Award nominations are out. Love them or hate them, they are what they are…we’re not going to worry about snubs at this point. Let’s use our intuition to try and predict what the winners will be from those nominees that are available.

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Top 10 of 2012 – Ed’s Picks

January 3rd, 2013 | POSTED BY Edward Davidson

2012 was a terrific year at the movies. 2010 and 2011 both felt a little underwhelming at the time. There was some good work, to be sure, but the amount of work that felt new or exciting was less and less. However, this last year…

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Top 10 of 2012 – Allen’s Picks

January 3rd, 2013 | POSTED BY Allen Almachar

It’s been one heck of a good year for movies. From mainstream blockbusters to low-budget indies, there was a little bit for everyone in 2012. Even with a less than stellar summer season, I would argue that this been the strongest film year since 2007.…

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Double Feature Showdown – Christmas in Connecticut vs. Remember the Night

December 25th, 2012 | POSTED BY Adelaide Blair

I love Barbara Stanwyck. I also love Christmas movies. So, it should come as no surprise that I especially love Barbara Stanwyck Christmas movies. As is turns out, there are two of them: Christmas in Connecticut and Remember the Night. Each one can hold its…

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