In the meantime, I don't think I'll be heading to the theater on this Labor Day weekend 2007. I'd rather just save my money for next weekend's 3:10 to Yuma and Shoot 'Em Up.
What about you?
Friday, August 31, 2007
Weekend Screening Schedule
There's not much going on at the movie theater this weekend, unless you're a fan of poorly reviewed remakes. Yes, as expected, Rob Zombie's Halloween clocked in at 21% fresh on the Tomato Meter. However, I don't think that will stop people from seeing it, anyway. Sad, but true.
In the meantime, I don't think I'll be heading to the theater on this Labor Day weekend 2007. I'd rather just save my money for next weekend's 3:10 to Yuma and Shoot 'Em Up.
What about you?
In the meantime, I don't think I'll be heading to the theater on this Labor Day weekend 2007. I'd rather just save my money for next weekend's 3:10 to Yuma and Shoot 'Em Up.
What about you?
Thursday, August 30, 2007
The Trades are Split on "In the Valley of Elah"
The Hollywood Reporter and Variety Magazine both have different takes on Paul Haggis' new movie "In the Valley of Elah." One's a rave. The other? Well, not so much.
Here's the rave from The Hollywood Reporter:
Paul Haggis has not only avoided the dreaded sophomore slump, but the director and co-writer of the Oscar-winning "Crash" has returned with another bona-fide contender.
Ostensibly a murder-mystery set against the backdrop of the war in Iraq, "In the Valley of Elah" is a deeply reflective, quietly powerful work that is as timely as it is moving.
Further graced by an exceptional Tommy Lee Jones lead performance that would have to be considered one of the finest in the 60-year-old actor's career, the Warner Independent release is getting a little preliminary festival exposure at Venice and Toronto before opening in limited engagements on Sept. 14.
Strong word-of-mouth should ensure that the film plays well into awards season.
Full review here.
And the pan from Variety:
The Iraq war has proven as nettlesome to Hollywood moviemakers as it has to Washington policymakers, and "In the Valley of Elah" continues the trend. Working overtime to be an important statement on domestic dissatisfaction with the war and the special price paid by vets and their families, Paul Haggis' follow-up to "Crash" is too self-serious to work as a straight-ahead whodunit and too lacking in imagination to realize its art-film aspirations. Lightning probably won't strike twice for Haggis, with prestigious fall festival premieres unlikely to translate into strong domestic cash flow for Warner Independent, though foreign returns could be brighter.
Full review here.
What do you make of these reviews? Will "In the Valley of Elah" be another Best Picture nominee for Paul Haggis or will voters go for something else?
Here's the rave from The Hollywood Reporter:
Paul Haggis has not only avoided the dreaded sophomore slump, but the director and co-writer of the Oscar-winning "Crash" has returned with another bona-fide contender.
Ostensibly a murder-mystery set against the backdrop of the war in Iraq, "In the Valley of Elah" is a deeply reflective, quietly powerful work that is as timely as it is moving.
Further graced by an exceptional Tommy Lee Jones lead performance that would have to be considered one of the finest in the 60-year-old actor's career, the Warner Independent release is getting a little preliminary festival exposure at Venice and Toronto before opening in limited engagements on Sept. 14.
Strong word-of-mouth should ensure that the film plays well into awards season.
Full review here.
And the pan from Variety:
The Iraq war has proven as nettlesome to Hollywood moviemakers as it has to Washington policymakers, and "In the Valley of Elah" continues the trend. Working overtime to be an important statement on domestic dissatisfaction with the war and the special price paid by vets and their families, Paul Haggis' follow-up to "Crash" is too self-serious to work as a straight-ahead whodunit and too lacking in imagination to realize its art-film aspirations. Lightning probably won't strike twice for Haggis, with prestigious fall festival premieres unlikely to translate into strong domestic cash flow for Warner Independent, though foreign returns could be brighter.
Full review here.
What do you make of these reviews? Will "In the Valley of Elah" be another Best Picture nominee for Paul Haggis or will voters go for something else?
First Look at "Mamma Mia!"
Mamma Mia! indeed:
I guess I should give it the benefit of the doubt after Hairspray and all, but...I don't know.
What do you guys think?
I guess I should give it the benefit of the doubt after Hairspray and all, but...I don't know.
What do you guys think?
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
From Venice: Variety Raves "Atonement"
Exciting news:
Rarely has a book sprung so vividly to life, but also worked so enthrallingly in pure movie terms, as "Atonement," a smart, dazzlingly upholstered version by young British helmer Joe Wright of Ian McEwan's celebrated 2001 novel. Period yarn, largely set in 1930s and 1940s England, about an adolescent outburst of spite that destroys two lives and crumples a third, preserves much of the novel's metaphysical depth and all of its emotional power. And as in Wright's "Pride & Prejudice," Keira Knightley delivers a star turn -- echoed by co-thesp James McAvoy -- that's every bit as magnetic as the divas of those classic mellers which pic consciously references.
Read the rest here.
Rarely has a book sprung so vividly to life, but also worked so enthrallingly in pure movie terms, as "Atonement," a smart, dazzlingly upholstered version by young British helmer Joe Wright of Ian McEwan's celebrated 2001 novel. Period yarn, largely set in 1930s and 1940s England, about an adolescent outburst of spite that destroys two lives and crumples a third, preserves much of the novel's metaphysical depth and all of its emotional power. And as in Wright's "Pride & Prejudice," Keira Knightley delivers a star turn -- echoed by co-thesp James McAvoy -- that's every bit as magnetic as the divas of those classic mellers which pic consciously references.
Read the rest here.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
First Review of "The Brave One"
Here's a rave of Jodie Foster's performance in "The Brave One." I'll admit I'm a little surprised. After seeing the trailer, I thought this would be crap.
From Variety:
Hell hath no fury like a woman with a grudge, and in “The Brave One,” Jodie Foster unleashes her rage on the mean streets of New York with the same mesmeric intensity and steely resolve that have characterized her very best performances. Foster’s pistol-packing turn as an avenging dark angel nearly sustains director Neil Jordan’s grim vigilante drama through a string of implausibilities and occasionally trite psychological framing devices, with deft support from Terrence Howard as a sympathetic cop. Top talent involved should draw decent midrange B.O. for the Warner Bros. release, despite its tough subject matter.
Read the rest here: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117934511.html?categoryid=31&cs=1
What do you think? Will Jodie Foster be nominated for "The Brave One"?
(ps - i'm having trouble posting links and pictures, so apologies if the blog looks a little...dull)
From Variety:
Hell hath no fury like a woman with a grudge, and in “The Brave One,” Jodie Foster unleashes her rage on the mean streets of New York with the same mesmeric intensity and steely resolve that have characterized her very best performances. Foster’s pistol-packing turn as an avenging dark angel nearly sustains director Neil Jordan’s grim vigilante drama through a string of implausibilities and occasionally trite psychological framing devices, with deft support from Terrence Howard as a sympathetic cop. Top talent involved should draw decent midrange B.O. for the Warner Bros. release, despite its tough subject matter.
Read the rest here: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117934511.html?categoryid=31&cs=1
What do you think? Will Jodie Foster be nominated for "The Brave One"?
(ps - i'm having trouble posting links and pictures, so apologies if the blog looks a little...dull)
Monday, August 27, 2007
Peter Travers RAVES Top Oscar Contenders
Hey everyone---
I'm still having computer issues but I'm pretty sure I'll have daily internet access until I get a new laptop on Friday. I tell you: going without a computer in this day an age is a nightmare. I feel so out of the loop, especially after Owen Wilson's apparent suicide attempt. How awful.
Anyway, onto much lighter news (which I'm sure you've heard already): Peter Travers recently published rave reviews of top Oscar contenders "No Country for Old Men," "Margot At the Wedding" and "Amercian Gangster." I understand that it IS Peter Travers we're talking about, so you might want to take it with a grain of salt, but still: nothing gets me more excited about Oscar season than advanced reviews.
Link: http://forums.awardsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=3534
I'm still having computer issues but I'm pretty sure I'll have daily internet access until I get a new laptop on Friday. I tell you: going without a computer in this day an age is a nightmare. I feel so out of the loop, especially after Owen Wilson's apparent suicide attempt. How awful.
Anyway, onto much lighter news (which I'm sure you've heard already): Peter Travers recently published rave reviews of top Oscar contenders "No Country for Old Men," "Margot At the Wedding" and "Amercian Gangster." I understand that it IS Peter Travers we're talking about, so you might want to take it with a grain of salt, but still: nothing gets me more excited about Oscar season than advanced reviews.
Link: http://forums.awardsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=3534
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Brief Hiatus
We'll be going on hiatus for the next couple of days as I will be traveling without a computer. But things should be back up and running by Friday or Saturday at the latest. Then it's almost time for Oscar season, yay!
See you soon,
Andy.
See you soon,
Andy.
Monday, August 20, 2007
"I'm Not There" Trailer
Link.
What you guys think? I haven't watched it yet, and probably won't be able to for another hour or two.
What you guys think? I haven't watched it yet, and probably won't be able to for another hour or two.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Everything Oscar! Movie Club Discussion: The Talented Mr. Ripley
Divisive is the first word that comes to mind when I think about "The Talented Mr. Ripley."
I first saw it years ago, and like many movies from 1999 (great year), I immediately knew it was a movie to remember. I loved everything about it - from Matt Damon to Jude Law to John Seale's gorgeous cinematography. In fact, I loved it so much that I thought everyone else would love it, too (lest we forget my mainstream tastes)
Unfortunately, that wasn't the case at all. I knew others that loved it, sure, but I also came across a number of nasty haters. "Oh, it was too creepy!" they'd say and "It made me uncomfortable!", and even - to my horror - "That was the movie that made me hate Matt Damon forever!" Hence the word divisive.
Looking back on it now, I can understand why Miramax ultimately chose to campaign "The Cider House Rules" over "The Talented Mr. Ripley" - assuming it was between the two, anyway. While "Ripley" made you nervous and cringe, "The Cider House Rules" made you laugh, and most importantly cry.
Still, I can't help but feel that "The Talented Mr. Ripley" was a missed opportunity for Oscar. To this day, having seen it now 4 or 5 times, the movie feels as fresh and psychologically captivating as it did when I first saw it. In fact, with this screening I found myself discovering things I hadn't even thought of before, something that so rarely happens with movies these days.
Take Matt Damon, for example. Damon's performance is probably the most difficult thing to digest in the movie. His character does things that are beyond reasonable - i.e., stealing identities, killing people, prancing around in Jude Law's clothes. But his performance is also the film's most crucial element. Instead of playing it over the top, Damon opts for a very stubtle approach, as though he locked everything inside of Ripley's basement. As a result, Damon makes Ripley a believeable character, which is why when we see him do these things we can't help but cringe. At the same time, he draws us in as though we were watching a trainwreck. We can't believe the things that he's doing, yet we also can't look away.
How this guy wasn't nominated for an Oscar is beyond me.
But Damon isn't the sole reason to watch "Ripley." There's also Jude Law, who has the difficult task of making the most of limited screentime. Like Rachel Weisz in "The Constant Gardener," Law's Dickie Greenleaf becomes a driving force in the 2nd act of the movie, and it's important for him to make the audience respond to Dickie while he can. Of course, Dickie isn't the most likeable character, either. If anything, he's a spoiled, ADD-ridden brat. But like Marge (played luminously by Gwyneth Paltrow) told Ripley earlier in the movie, when we see Law on screen it really does feel like the sun is shining. It's a completely irresistable (and Oscar-worthy!, ed) performance.
Speaking of Paltrow, she, too, should have been nominated. For the longest time I thought I felt this way just because I love Gwyneth. Yet, watching her performance again I was amazed by the strength of her presence. Her role is a bit of a cliche one - meaning, she plays the grief-stricken girlfriend. However, she takes the role beyond that, and in each scene is able to make an impression that goes well beyond what might have been expected from her. Perhaps it's because she knows what we know, but Marge is an instantly sympathetic character.
I could go on, of course, but since this is a movie club (and since I have a hangover :( ) I'd like to hear from you guys. So tell me: What did you think of "The Talented Mr. Ripley"?
Note: I'll jump in on the discussion peroidically throughout the day.
I first saw it years ago, and like many movies from 1999 (great year), I immediately knew it was a movie to remember. I loved everything about it - from Matt Damon to Jude Law to John Seale's gorgeous cinematography. In fact, I loved it so much that I thought everyone else would love it, too (lest we forget my mainstream tastes)
Unfortunately, that wasn't the case at all. I knew others that loved it, sure, but I also came across a number of nasty haters. "Oh, it was too creepy!" they'd say and "It made me uncomfortable!", and even - to my horror - "That was the movie that made me hate Matt Damon forever!" Hence the word divisive.
Looking back on it now, I can understand why Miramax ultimately chose to campaign "The Cider House Rules" over "The Talented Mr. Ripley" - assuming it was between the two, anyway. While "Ripley" made you nervous and cringe, "The Cider House Rules" made you laugh, and most importantly cry.
Still, I can't help but feel that "The Talented Mr. Ripley" was a missed opportunity for Oscar. To this day, having seen it now 4 or 5 times, the movie feels as fresh and psychologically captivating as it did when I first saw it. In fact, with this screening I found myself discovering things I hadn't even thought of before, something that so rarely happens with movies these days.
Take Matt Damon, for example. Damon's performance is probably the most difficult thing to digest in the movie. His character does things that are beyond reasonable - i.e., stealing identities, killing people, prancing around in Jude Law's clothes. But his performance is also the film's most crucial element. Instead of playing it over the top, Damon opts for a very stubtle approach, as though he locked everything inside of Ripley's basement. As a result, Damon makes Ripley a believeable character, which is why when we see him do these things we can't help but cringe. At the same time, he draws us in as though we were watching a trainwreck. We can't believe the things that he's doing, yet we also can't look away.How this guy wasn't nominated for an Oscar is beyond me.
But Damon isn't the sole reason to watch "Ripley." There's also Jude Law, who has the difficult task of making the most of limited screentime. Like Rachel Weisz in "The Constant Gardener," Law's Dickie Greenleaf becomes a driving force in the 2nd act of the movie, and it's important for him to make the audience respond to Dickie while he can. Of course, Dickie isn't the most likeable character, either. If anything, he's a spoiled, ADD-ridden brat. But like Marge (played luminously by Gwyneth Paltrow) told Ripley earlier in the movie, when we see Law on screen it really does feel like the sun is shining. It's a completely irresistable (and Oscar-worthy!, ed) performance.
Speaking of Paltrow, she, too, should have been nominated. For the longest time I thought I felt this way just because I love Gwyneth. Yet, watching her performance again I was amazed by the strength of her presence. Her role is a bit of a cliche one - meaning, she plays the grief-stricken girlfriend. However, she takes the role beyond that, and in each scene is able to make an impression that goes well beyond what might have been expected from her. Perhaps it's because she knows what we know, but Marge is an instantly sympathetic character.
I could go on, of course, but since this is a movie club (and since I have a hangover :( ) I'd like to hear from you guys. So tell me: What did you think of "The Talented Mr. Ripley"?
Note: I'll jump in on the discussion peroidically throughout the day.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
YouTube Clip of the Week: Something's Gotta Give
One of my favorite scenes of the decade. It's still funny even with the dubbing!:
See you tomorrow (afternoon, perhaps; I have to go to a wedding reception this evening.)
See you tomorrow (afternoon, perhaps; I have to go to a wedding reception this evening.)
Friday, August 17, 2007
Weekend Screening Schedule
This weekend offers a bit more variety at the theater than last. There's "Superbad," of course, as well as "Death At a Funeral" and the movie that will probably be superbad: "The Invasion." Still: how can you resist seeing Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig together in the same movie? I know I can't, bad reviews be damned.
But I'm on the fence, so I'll ask you: what are you going to watch this weekend?
Also: If you're planning on participating in the Everything Oscar! Movie Club, don't forget to watch The Talented Mr. Ripley by Sunday. More details here.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Awesome New Stills of "The Dark Knight"
I couldn't wait until morning to post these.
The link is below, but here's a taste of Heath Ledger kicking ass (groin?) as The Joker.
Full group of stills HERE.
What do you think?
The link is below, but here's a taste of Heath Ledger kicking ass (groin?) as The Joker.
Full group of stills HERE.
What do you think?
Funny Guy
Apparently, Noah Baumbach's "Margot at the Wedding" was screened in New York last night, which got me thinking about not Nicole Kidman, not Jennifer Jason-Leigh, but Jack Black.
I think most of us will agree that "Margot" is in the running to be one of 2007's critical darlings. If that is indeed the case, we'll have to take every aspect of the film seriously, including Black.
Of course, the road to Oscar will be a very arduous one for him, even if the film is a hit. Lest we forget, voters have a very difficult time taking funny guys seriously, as proven by Jim Carrey's unfortunate snub for "The Truman Show" in 1998.
But it's something to think about, anyway, now that summer is coming to a close. So I ask you this: if "Margot at the Wedding" is a critical smash, could Jack Black, the man behind "Nacho Libre" and "Tenacious D" be in the running for a nomination?
I think most of us will agree that "Margot" is in the running to be one of 2007's critical darlings. If that is indeed the case, we'll have to take every aspect of the film seriously, including Black.
Of course, the road to Oscar will be a very arduous one for him, even if the film is a hit. Lest we forget, voters have a very difficult time taking funny guys seriously, as proven by Jim Carrey's unfortunate snub for "The Truman Show" in 1998.
But it's something to think about, anyway, now that summer is coming to a close. So I ask you this: if "Margot at the Wedding" is a critical smash, could Jack Black, the man behind "Nacho Libre" and "Tenacious D" be in the running for a nomination?
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Superbad = Supergood?
When I did my August Preview last month I couldn't believe I forgot to include Superbad. It was a simple mistake, really, because it doesn't have a shot in hell at getting any type of recognition from Oscar.
But what it does have is a shot at becoming 2007's cult hit of the year. All you have to do is check out the reviews to see what I'm getting at. Think about it: endlessly quotable lines, a dorky yet endearing cast, Judd Apatow. It could be Napoleon Dynamite all over again, a scary thought for those about to enter dorm life at college.
What do you think? Will Superbad be the surprise hit of the summer or will it simply perform as its title suggests?
But what it does have is a shot at becoming 2007's cult hit of the year. All you have to do is check out the reviews to see what I'm getting at. Think about it: endlessly quotable lines, a dorky yet endearing cast, Judd Apatow. It could be Napoleon Dynamite all over again, a scary thought for those about to enter dorm life at college.
What do you think? Will Superbad be the surprise hit of the summer or will it simply perform as its title suggests?
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
The Dylan's They Are-A-Changin'
Here are two new stills from Todd Haynes' highly anticipated movie "I'm Not There" courtesy of IWatchStuff.Com:
No offense to Cate Blanchett, but it is nice to see what the other actors look like as Bob Dylan. Heath Ledger in particular looks good in the role.
What do you think?
Sunday, August 12, 2007
YouTube Clip of the Week: Pride and Prejudice
Because I'm really starting to anticipate "Atonement":
Friday, August 10, 2007
Weekend Screening Schedule
This thread comes a little late tonight, but don't be too hard on me. I was out buying Atonement!
From the Queue:
Postcards from the Edge (to catch up on my Meryl Streep nominated performances)
Mary Tyler Moore: Season 1 (Disc 3)
Splendor in the Grass (Agh! I'll get to it eventually)
I'd also like to see Stardust but who knows if I'll have the energy to do it.
What about you? What are you watching this weekend?
Also: don't forget about the Everything Oscar! Movie Club selection: The Talented Mr. Ripley. The discussion thread is just over a week away!
From the Queue:
Postcards from the Edge (to catch up on my Meryl Streep nominated performances)
Mary Tyler Moore: Season 1 (Disc 3)
Splendor in the Grass (Agh! I'll get to it eventually)
I'd also like to see Stardust but who knows if I'll have the energy to do it.
What about you? What are you watching this weekend?
Also: don't forget about the Everything Oscar! Movie Club selection: The Talented Mr. Ripley. The discussion thread is just over a week away!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Back in Action
Tomorrow, Michelle Pfeiffer will hit the big screen for the 2nd time this summer, an impressive feat considering she went MIA for so many years. Of course, her first outing was the fun-spirited musical "Hairspray" which defied all expectations both with critics and audiences.
This got me thinking about other actors who need to come out of hiding. Unfortunately, I'm drawing a blank here because Pfeiffer was always my go to answer, so I'll open the floor to you: if you could bring one actor back into the ring, who would it be?
Now she has "Stardust," which too is opening to good, albeit less enthusiastic reviews. As a result, most seem to agree that Pfeiffer is officially back and better than ever.
This got me thinking about other actors who need to come out of hiding. Unfortunately, I'm drawing a blank here because Pfeiffer was always my go to answer, so I'll open the floor to you: if you could bring one actor back into the ring, who would it be?Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Show Him the Door?
In reading the reviews for "Daddy Day Camp" I couldn't help but wonder: is Cuba Gooding Jr. facing the worst post-Oscar career plunge ever?
Don't believe me? Well, then take a look at the reviews for his other recent project, which include "Norbit," "Shadowboxer" and "Boat Trip." Mira Sorvino, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Marisa Tomei eat your hearts out! This resume stinks.
What happened?
Don't believe me? Well, then take a look at the reviews for his other recent project, which include "Norbit," "Shadowboxer" and "Boat Trip." Mira Sorvino, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and Marisa Tomei eat your hearts out! This resume stinks.
What happened?
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Today's Most Reliable Actors
I found this posted at the OscarWatch Forums. It's an interesting read if you have a minute or two to spare:
Just give us the good
The names De Niro, Hoffman and Streep used to ensure quality movies. Now which actors deliver consistently?
By Mark Caro
People constantly discuss which actors and actresses boast the greatest box-office drawing power and collect the biggest paychecks, but let's tackle a topic that's much more tricky and fun:
Who actually makes the best movies?
That is, whose presence all but guarantees a certain level of quality, even in this heavily marketing-driven era?
READ THE REST!
What do you think? Who is today's most reliable movie star?
For me, Kate Winslet is the first person who came to mind. Looking at her resume, it's no wonder she already has 5 Oscar nominations. And really: who isn't excited about Revolutionary Road?
Just give us the good
The names De Niro, Hoffman and Streep used to ensure quality movies. Now which actors deliver consistently?
By Mark Caro
People constantly discuss which actors and actresses boast the greatest box-office drawing power and collect the biggest paychecks, but let's tackle a topic that's much more tricky and fun:
Who actually makes the best movies?
That is, whose presence all but guarantees a certain level of quality, even in this heavily marketing-driven era?
READ THE REST!
What do you think? Who is today's most reliable movie star?
For me, Kate Winslet is the first person who came to mind. Looking at her resume, it's no wonder she already has 5 Oscar nominations. And really: who isn't excited about Revolutionary Road?
Monday, August 06, 2007
Reservation Road Trailer
Again, I can't view it right now, but here's a link courtesy of Amazon.com
What do you think? Is Reservation Road a bonafide Oscar contender or should we kick it to the curb?
What do you think? Is Reservation Road a bonafide Oscar contender or should we kick it to the curb?
Sunday, August 05, 2007
YouTube Clip of the Week: Walk the Line
I had mixed feelings on the movie as a whole, but the following scene stood out as one of the best of 2005 - or so says me. The chemistry here between Oscar-nominee Joaquin Phoenix and Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon is exquisite.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Weekend Screening Schedule: Bourne Again
From the Queue:
The People vs. Larry Flynt (I've never seen it!)
Splendor in the Grass (I'll get to it eventually :( )
Mary Tyler Moore: Season 1 (Disc 2)
But it's really all about "The Bourne Ultimatum" this weekend. So stop reading this post and go see it.
Now!!
:)
I'll be heading to the theater in a couple of hours. Can't f-in' wait.
The People vs. Larry Flynt (I've never seen it!)
Splendor in the Grass (I'll get to it eventually :( )
Mary Tyler Moore: Season 1 (Disc 2)
But it's really all about "The Bourne Ultimatum" this weekend. So stop reading this post and go see it.
Now!!
:)
I'll be heading to the theater in a couple of hours. Can't f-in' wait.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
The Balcony is Open
The Siskel & Ebert and Ebert & Roeper archives have officially been re-opened, this time in video format. Now you can search through thouands of their reviews, both past and present, and relive the experience of watching them on television.
Full link here.
Full link here.
Note: there's also a live chat going with Ebert happening as I type, so if you're blogging now catch it while you still can!
In the meantime, I just watched the "Monster's Ball" review. For some reason I thought Ebert was a little more excited about Halle Berry's performance (well, he did rave it) but that must have been during the "If We Picked the Winners..." segment months later.
Enjoy!
First (Official?) Still from "Reservation Road"
Again, I don't know if it's official, but here's a look at a scruffy Joaquin Phoenix with Mark Ruffalo in "Reservation Road", both of whom I have down for Oscar nominations.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Introducing...: The Everything Oscar! Movie Club
Welcome, bloggers, to the official launch of the Everything Oscar! Movie Club!
At the start of each month, I - or a reader of choice, dependind on how this goes - will select a film to be screened and discussed for that given time period. Then, on a later date, I will kick things off by posting my own thoughts, which will presumably lead us into a discussion about the film and, of course, the Oscars as well. Each film must have at least some relevance to the Academy Awards - i.e., it must have received at least one major nomination. I might also include overlooked films later on, but that will be decided on a much later date.
This month, I've selected Anthony Minghella's "The Talented Mr. Ripley" based on Patricia Highsmith's novel of the same time. I've seen it plenty of times before, but it's always worth another look, if only for the talent involved.
So update your Netflix queues or call your local Blockbuster and start watching! Then check back on Sunday, August 19th for our first official discussion! Hope you enjoy.
At the start of each month, I - or a reader of choice, dependind on how this goes - will select a film to be screened and discussed for that given time period. Then, on a later date, I will kick things off by posting my own thoughts, which will presumably lead us into a discussion about the film and, of course, the Oscars as well. Each film must have at least some relevance to the Academy Awards - i.e., it must have received at least one major nomination. I might also include overlooked films later on, but that will be decided on a much later date.
This month, I've selected Anthony Minghella's "The Talented Mr. Ripley" based on Patricia Highsmith's novel of the same time. I've seen it plenty of times before, but it's always worth another look, if only for the talent involved.
So update your Netflix queues or call your local Blockbuster and start watching! Then check back on Sunday, August 19th for our first official discussion! Hope you enjoy.
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