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Trailer: “The Expendables”
There doesn’t seem to be much in terms of storyline but considering the cast, it is most definitely an ode to the 80s action stars. Consider the line up: Sylvester Stallone Jason Statham Jet Li Dolph Lundgren Randy Couture Terry Crews Mickey … Continue reading
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Oscar Results
I flew back from Cali to Ann Arbor tonight (had a marvelous spring break – thank you for asking) and I caught the latter half of the show… thought the Baldwin-Martin ‘Paranormal Activity’ spoof was laugh-out-loud funny 🙂 and I … Continue reading
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Indigenous Peoples Unite
I usually post here on my blog and since my blog is linked to my facebook profile, each post also gets posted there too. This is one piece of news that was so pleasing that in my rush, I actually … Continue reading
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Films: Avatar and Invictus
Here are two movies to look out for this holiday season. Invictus (comes out today) and Avatar (next Friday).
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Film: “Public Enemies”
Johnny Depp. Christian Bale. The John Dillinger Story. Summer, ’09. See the trailer here.
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Oscar Moments
I go to sleep happy tonight, not because an entertaining film won best picture, but because an important film like “Slumdog Millionaire” won. I am happy that Heath Ledger got the credit he deserved. And I am especially pleased because … Continue reading
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Slumdog Millionaire’s Child Actors
Heart-wrenching. See the video here.
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“Che” Movie Trailer
I saw it as one whole four hour and seventeen minute film and it was four hours and seventeen minutes of brilliant movie-making. See the full English trailer here.
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Oscar Nominations
Came out today. Here’s the full list. Of special interest to me is the fact that Slumdog Millionaire got 10 nominations and Heath Ledger was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in The Dark Knight. We’ll know the winners on February … Continue reading
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Upcoming Films
Here are some noteworthy films I thought you may want to put on your to-see list. Click on the links to see the trailers: Battle in Seattle (9/19) Body of Lies (10/10) W (10/17) Milk (11/26) Frost/Nixon (12/5) The Day … Continue reading
New Addition to the Blog: “Favorite Films” Page
The new “Favorite Films” section on the right is a work-in-progress and I will continuously be adding to it and updating it. Each title is linked to the film’s trailer. In marking the new addition to the site, I’d like … Continue reading
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Academy Awards Predictions
The awards show is this Sunday. Who do you think will win? Here’s the list of nominations. I’ve seen pretty much all the main contenders: “Juno,” “No Country for Old Men,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Michael Clayton,” “Atonement,” “Eastern Promises,” … Continue reading
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Heath Ledger’s Death Rekindles Homophobia
[This is disgusting!!!] Members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., are trying to find out where the 28-year-old actor’s funeral will be held and have already made signs to hold outside the Oscars that read “God Hates Fags … Continue reading
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Oscar Nominations ’08
“Persepolis” is nominated for Best Animated Film. “No Country for Old Men” and “There Will Be Blood,” both of which I’ve seen recently and liked very much, were nominated for 8 awards each. I still have to see “Juno” and … Continue reading
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