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Monthly Archives: February 2012

2012 Academy Award Predictions

February 26th, 2012 at 10:11 pm » Comments (2)

Today is Sunday, February 26, 2012. At 7:00 this evening, the 84th Academy Awards will finally be presented. As of today, I have reviewed all 9 of the films nominated ...more »

War Horse; Rating: 3.5/4

February 26th, 2012 at 7:13 pm » Comments (2)

The silhouette of a horse is framed against a a background of hazy mist and moonlight as it speeds across a battlefield. Bullets whiz past, while cannonballs rain down from ...more »

The Tree of Life; Rating: 4/4

February 24th, 2012 at 9:20 pm » Comments (8)

A tiny orange flame is illuminated against a dark background. The light flickers for a moment, then dies out. A quote from the Book of Job appears: "Where were you ...more »

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Rating: 2.5/4

February 22nd, 2012 at 1:31 am » Comments (4)

This past weekend, I saw the film "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close." The movie was written by Eric Roth, based on the novel "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathon ...more »

The Help; Rating: 3/4

February 17th, 2012 at 4:31 pm » Comments (4)

Last night, I decided to watch the film "The Help." The movie was written for the screen and directed by Tate Taylor, based on the novel "The Help" by ...more »

The Artist; Rating 4/4

February 13th, 2012 at 1:05 am » Comments (3)

Recently, I was able to see "The Artist" in the theater. The movie was written and directed by Michel Hazanavicius, and stars Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, and John Goodman. I ...more »

Moneyball; Rating: 3/4

February 9th, 2012 at 1:49 pm » Comments (2)

Last evening, my movie of choice was "Moneyball." The movie was written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, based on the novel "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis; and was directed by ...more »

The Descendants; Rating: 3.5/4

February 4th, 2012 at 10:43 pm » Comments (7)

Earlier today, I was able to see "The Descendants" in the theater. The movie was written by Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, and Jim Rash, based on the novel "The Descendants" ...more »

Hugo; Rating: 4/4

February 1st, 2012 at 3:31 am » Comments (2)

This past weekend, I was able to see "Hugo" in the theater, in 3D. The movie is written by John Logan, adapted from the novel "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" ...more »