Not since Pushing Daisies have I written a review that so perfectly fits the category of a 'viewing delight'. Believe what you want about the Oscars hype, but The Artist is a pretty perfect example of what I love about movies. In creating The Artist, Michel Hazanavicius (I had to spell check that one) has taken just about everything that I love about the glamour and class of old Hollywood and put it into a remarkable, somewhat daring black and… Read more »
The final statue of the year in film has been awarded, once again Brad Pitt has gone home empty handed, and all the couture is being returned. The other day when I mentioned my love/hate relationship with the Academy Awards, but I don't think I properly conveyed the geeky delight I derive from watching the Oscars. Here are some of my favourite Oscar things: Laughing at the comedic brilliance of the oldest actor they can wheel out onto stage to… Read more »
I get excited about awards season every year and, yet, I don't know quite why. The Oscars, in particular, are mostly a joke, some kind of Hollywood politics that often means the awards don't go to the people who truly deserve them but mostly to whichever film serves some kind of agenda. All the same, the nominations, the lead up award presentations, making sure to watch as many of the films as possible so I can make my own judgements,… Read more »
I read The Help (and reviewed it here) a little while ago and, ever since, have been looking forward to seeing the film. Not only that, it is part of my list of awards season viewings (nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress – Viola Davis, Best Supporting Actress – Octavia Spencer & Jessica Chastain) so its recent DVD release allowed me to finally watch it! Can I first start by saying that I try very hard not to be a… Read more »
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