The 2012 Oscar nominations were released early Tuesday morning. “Hugo” and “The Artist” are dominating the awards with 11 and 10 nominations, respectively. Five of the nine films nominated for best motion picture were among the list of my predictions. Let’s see if I can do better with the winners. Best Motion Picture of…
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Oscar nominations released this week, predictions for best picture
So the Oscars are approaching and the nominations will be announced this week. There were many talented actors who shined in great films in 2011: Ryan Gosling in “Ides of March,” Rooney Mara in “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy in “Bridesmaids,” Emma Stone in “The Help” and Jonah Hill…
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Moneyball: A Whole New Ball Game
Going into Moneyball, I didn’t know what to expect. The buzz surrounding the film was good but the cloud of the baseball movie genre was hanging ominously over its head. But luckily the combination of acting, writing and directorial choices helped the piece stray from the cheesy and the movie was an enjoyable way to…