Posts Tagged ‘Coraline’
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.…
READ MOREFilm Review – Life of Pi
When it comes to Ang Lee, I tend to zig when most people zag. I’m in the minority that was not enchanted by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but also in the minority who enjoyed Hulk. Probably the only instance where I have found myself aligned…
READ MOREFilm Review – Wreck-It Ralph
One of the toughest genres to crack has been the video game movie. Almost universally, the adaptations have been panned…and when Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is the cream of the crop, it speaks to how much failure there has been. While not a true video…
READ MOREEpisode 179 – Stop-Motion Animation
In honor of the release of ParaNorman, Spencer and Greg discuss stop-motion animation.
READ MOREFilm Review – ParaNorman
I love stop-motion animation. It played a big role in the formation of my movie sensibility growing up, particularly projects like Wallace & Gromit and The Nightmare Before Christmas. There is a sense of it being the rawest form of filmmaking to me, where you…
READ MOREFilm Review – Brave
It has been far too long since the last original, non-sequel Pixar movie, Up, came out in 2009. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Toy Story 3, and I’m a bit of a Cars 2 apologist, but original ideas are what has established Pixar as…
READ MOREEpisode 128 – Project Lorax
In honor of The Lorax, Spencer and Greg discuss children’s books turned into films. Then they look at characters in over their heads, before giving DVD picks.
READ MOREEpisode 27 – The Best of 2009
Spencer and John share their favorite films of 2009. Additionally, they give their DVD Picks of the week of January 26.
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