Posts Tagged ‘Jennifer Lawrence’
An Analysis – Oscar Night Wrap-Up
Ah, Oscar night! The most exciting night of the year for me and my fellow Oscar-watchers, where our emotions run wild over things we have no control over, and maybe in the long run do not matter that much. But this is our night. And…
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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 – Silver Linings Playbook
Based on Matthew Quick’s 2008 novel of the same name, Silver Linings Playbook attempts to walk the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Both main characters are struggling to sort through their own forms of mental illness while coping with recent loss. Not exactly what…
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Film Review – House at the End of the Street
Acting in a horror movie is like a rite of passage for most actors and actresses. Sure, you can be talented and have a wide range of ability, but sooner or later the draw of the horror genre can’t be denied. Take Jennifer Lawrence, for…
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My Five Most Anticipated Films for Awards Season
Predicting the movies that you will like is (let’s be honest) really, really fun. You take little details that you know about a movie and you find yourself excited beyond logic. Here are the upcoming films that have me most excited.
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Episode 178 – DVD Rundown 8-14-2012
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for August 14th, 2012. In this episode they discuss The Hunger Games, Community, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The Raid: Redemption.
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Film Review – Like Crazy
We always want love to overcome all, in our books, our television, and, especially, our films. So, it is rare thing when a movie comes along and truly examines that idea without being cynical and cruel, but with an approach that simply asks us to…
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