The recently held Oscars was not exactly one of the most memorable shows the Academy has ever done. Still, with Jon Stewart returning as host, I already expected biting remarks and even better quips that would make up for the lack of preparation. It showed, by the way. However, it was still betetr than last […]
As comedies go, this one is as witty as it is heartfelt. Juno is one of the most talked-about films lately and now, I can see why. It is beautifully made, excellently written and astoundingly acted. This is a crowd pleaser that really pleases and does not try at all.
Teenage pregnancy is a controversial subject and […]
Judging from the trailer, one could argue that Vantage Point is a fresh take on a rehashed plot. It seemed like an intriguing thriller with an ingenious approach. And for the first few minutes of the film, it looked like it would deliver on that promise.
Sadly, the film tried to push the envelope the rest […]
Taking advantage, sort of, of the Oscar weekend, Vantage Point came on top of the weekend box office. The film that boasts of an all-star cast and an ingenious plot shot its way to the number one position with a three-day take of $23.8 million. That was enough to ward off three other new releases.
The […]
The 80th Academy Awards bestowed its highest honor to No Country For Old Men in a night filled with expected wins, unexpected winners and glorious moments. In a year that saw films dealing with dark issues get the best reviews, it was only fitting that the Coen Brothers finally snared the Oscars they so deserve.
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What used to be foreseen as a tight race for the Oscar has turned into a race between one film against everythng else. Still, it is a good list.
No Country For Old Men - It has become an instant favorite and has made people starting to debate whether it is the part of the greatest […]
This is probably the year the Academy Awards finally give recognition to the Coen Brothers not only for their writing but also for their directing. Joel and Ethan Coen are the favorites in this category but we have seen some surprises before.
Coen Brothers - it is in No Country For Old Men that the duo […]
In the list of nominees for Best Actor, four of them gave superb performances. The other one gave the best performance of the decade so far. That one is none other than Daniel Day-Lewis. So, does it mean he will win?
Daniel Day-Lewis - As the main character in There Will Be Blood, he gave the […]
This time, we take a look-see at the Best Actress race. This category is shaping up to be a tight race. Two of the nominees have been duking it out in the other award giving bodies, one is a breakthrouh star, two others are just there to round it up.
Julie Christie - Pegged as the […]
In the second of our Oscar previews, 2008 is the year that Javier Bardem became a man with a crazy hair and an even crazier mind. That being said, there are four other nominees that could actually pull off a surprise. It is the Academy’s call…
Javier Bardem - No Country For Old Men is his […]