Posts Tagged ‘Amour’
MacGuffin Audio Podcast #164
Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad), Ben Kendrick (Screen Rant), and Sara Fetters (MovieFreak). Segments include: breaking down the news, Oscar predictions, and the return of ‘Film or Fiction.’ A special thanks to Brandon Jerwa for the fake plots.…
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2013 Oscar Predictions – Ed’s Picks
The Academy Awards are rapidly approaching. This is an event I’m always excited to watch, even if it’s controlled by so much politics and sometimes the ceremony is a genuine snooze fest. It’s still fun because it has the veneer of respectability. The Golden Globes…
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2013 Oscar Predictions – Ben’s Picks
This has been a great year for films, and the Academy for the most part has reflected that in its nominations. Besides being good, movies have also been surprising, with several categories lacking clear frontrunners. That makes this one of the most exciting award years…
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Film Review – Amour
Even without context, the opening moments of Michael Haneke’s Amour are among the most harrowing and unforgettable he’s ever put on screen. That may seem daunting for those familiar with his previous work (Funny Games and Caché among others), but there’s a poignancy here that…
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Academy Awards 2013 – Let’s Pick the Winners
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 – Allen’s Picks
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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Film Analysis – Best Picture Predictions
It’s that time again: Oscar time. Many of the contenders have been seen, and the race for Best Picture is starting to take shape. But with the possibility of having five to ten nominees, things get a bit trickier. Here are the most likely contenders,…
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MacGuffin Audio Podcast #160
Spencer is joined by Wonder Russell & Lisa Coronado (Revelation, The Collectibles) and Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad). Segments include: TV social buzz, Meeting Wonder & Lisa, the News at 5 and December movie preview. TV social buzz: http://on.mash.to/SbpeXP News at 5: 1. Sherlock series…
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