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Why can't Hollywood put on a better Oscars show?
Oscar Show
February 26, 2012
The 84th Annual Oscars are now history. There were few real surprises. Oh sure, Meryl Streep finally broke her 30 year string of losses with a Best...
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'Hugo' overshadows 'The Artist' early on Oscar Sunday
Oscars
February 26, 2012
Martin Scorsese's family-friendly film "Hugo" took home the first two golden Oscars on Sunday night, winning in the categories of...
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Rediscover Silent Film
silent film
February 4, 2012
Politicians and New Agers alike claim that 2012 is a year that signifies massive global changes and a step forward into the future. Yet two of this...
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Directors pick 'The Artist'
the artist
January 29, 2012
The streamroller continues as Michel Hazanavicius for "The Artist" wins the top honor from the Directors Guild of America Saturday night ...
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So Michel Hazanavicius sampled a Bernard Herrmann track in 'The Artist'. So?
the artist
January 20, 2012
It happens almost every Oscar season. An Academy Award frontrunner is maligned in the blogosphere by some critics who practically blow a gasket...
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The 2012 Golden Globes were actually quite golden
Golden Globes
January 15, 2012
Sunday night was the 69th Annual Golden Globes, and within a minute host Ricky Gervais bit the hand that was feeding him, remarking that the Globes...
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The 10 best films of 2011
Best Films of 2011
January 3, 2012
Ah, the New Year: no more holidays, snow in Chicago, critics making their 10 Best List’s. Thus, it’s time for me to make mine as well....
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Movie Review: "The Artist" is a grand love letter to silent film
the artist
December 24, 2011
THE ARTIST-- 5 STARSOfficial WebsiteVery very few of us are old enough to remember silent films and how big of a deal it was to transition to "...
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The Artist (France, 2011)
the artist
December 22, 2011
‘The Artist’ opens in Chicago on Friday, December 23rd. ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ is, undeniably, a ripping good time at...
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What’s new at the movies? May 11th edition
This Weekend
May 11, 2012
Movies with a serious tone are coming to town this week, if their promotional media is to be believed, though “Dark Shadows” looks as...
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