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Charles Portis’ novel, True Grit, is a darkly seriocomic western that satirizes the genre’s conventions by formalizing them to the point of absurdity. It makes sense that the Coen Brothers, who have a similar sensibility, would adapt the novel in a faithful, yet strikingly Coen way.
TRON: Legacy is a simple tale, well told, that becomes a completely immersive experience when the 3-D kicks in – which puts it well ahead of its predecessor, which was a simple tale, barely told, though filled with cutting edge effects.
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The new trailer for The Coen Brothers’ True Grit has it all: stunning imagery, great lines and cool music – including a perfectly appropriate Johnny Cash song. Could the Coens be on their way back into Oscar® territory? Based on the new trailer, I’d say they’ve got a good shot…
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Movie history has just been made. First, Kathryn Bigelow won the Academy Award® for Directing and moments later, another Oscar® for Best Film – she was a producer on The Hurt Locker, not just the director. Fellow nominee, James Cameron, was one of the first to stand – leading to a full on standing ovation for his ex.
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were solid but not brilliant co-hosts, picking up steam as the ceremonies proceeded. Their onscreen chemistry was good but they had a tendency to dispense their banter shade a shade too quickly.
As per usual, my choices for the awards were not entirely spot on, but in most cases, wins by other nominees could not possibly be considered disappointments. My thoughts follow the jump.
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FROM VERA FARMIGA, Academy Award nominee for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
“I am deeply honored and humbled by this recognition and truly grateful to the Academy for their support of Up In The Air. I feel my nomination is due, in large part, to the phenomenal work of George, Anna and Jason on this film and it is especially moving to receive my first nomination in their company.”
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The Oscar Statements are coming fast and furious, here are the first batch from Morgan Freeman, Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock.
Morgan Freeman Statement:
“I’d like to thank the Academy for this extraordinary honor. Congratulations to Matt Damon on his nomination. I’m especially grateful to Clint Eastwood, Invictus producer, Lori McCreary, and the entire cast and crew of ‘Invictus.’ Most importantly, thank you to Nelson Mandela for his encouragement, his blessing and his friendship – without which, this film would not have been possible.” Did I ever mention the time that my car got wrecked at The Four Seasons while I was interviewing Morgan?
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Crazy Heart is the story of a burnt out country & western singer who drinks too much, sleeps around and hasn’t written a new song in many years – and how love redeems him without making life all that much easier. Bad Blake is the burnt out C&W star and Jean Craddock [Maggie Gyllenhaal] is the reporter and single mom whose request for an interview leads to much more than either of them expect.
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American Idol: Randy Jackson O..
Late last week, the affable and very busy Randy Jackson took a bit of time to talk to a group of journalists/bloggers...
Being Human’s Sam Huntin..
Sam Huntington of Being Human [Syfy, Mondays, 10/9C] is appearing as a guest judge on Face Off [Syfy,...
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Ve Neil has a long history in Hollywood as one of the go to people for Make-up design. This year she...
Fringe’s Jasika Nicole T..
Although it was cutting things pretty fine, Jaskia Nicole spoke with the press about her characters’...
Marvel’s The Avengers Ho..
Earlier this week, Joss Whedon, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark gregg and Tom Hiddleston took part in a Global...
Chuck’s Joshua Gomez Tal..
Morgan Grimes has to be one of the coolest characters on television, he manages a group of misfits at...
Hip-Hop Icon RZA launches R..
Yesterday hip-hop icon RZA released a brand new app. called RZA’s World App. The app....
Wallace & Gromit comes..
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There’s some really cool tech accessories headed our way which will be released through...
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Konami releases details for..
February 21st, 2012 marks the release date for the first DLC (downloadable content) pack for...
Marvel Avengers MMO is Comi..
This week Disney Interactive unveiled the details of their upcoming Marvel Avengers Alliance...
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Konami Unites Metal Gear So..
This is something that Metal Gear Solid fans have been waiting for. Today Konami has released...
Mission Impossible Facebook..
On November 21st, 2011 Eclipse Magazine had posted an article about a new game for Facebook...
Safe House brings two Mega ..
Safe House is a fun, but ultimately pointless spy thriller that is more big action sequences...
Sneak Peek: The Secret Worl..
There have been some very good adaptations of Mary Norton’s novel The Borrowers, but I have...
Whitney – Gone, But N..
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Safe House – Housekee..
After Green Lantern, it’s a pleasure to see Ryan Reynolds matching wits [and chops] with...
Coriolanus – Before H..
Had Coriolanus been in wider release before New Year’s, it would likely have made my list...
New Spider-Man Trailer..
Gotta say this summer is shaping up to be an amazing year for Super-Hero movies – The...
The Double Blu-ray Review &..
The Double is a brand new straight to video (forgive me, I forgot what the PC term is these...
It’s A High-Def Flesh..
Maybe no one ever listens to Tim, but you can see him get snubbed in glorious high definition...
Michelle Loves Real Steel B..
If I did a top ten list last year, Real Steel would be on it. I first watched footage of the...
Styx: The Grand Illusion: P..
Tomorrow on January 31st, 2012, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Styx: The Grand Illusion:...
Contest: Real Steel Hits Bl..
Real Steel is one of my favorite movies of 2011 and if I did a top 10 list, this movie would...
Battle Royale: The Complete..
Battle Royale and Battle Royale II are among the most brutally poetic films ever made....
FOX Releases Spring Schedul..
This afternoon, Fox Television released its spring schedule – complete with for return...
Goin’ Down That Spook..
The River [ABC, Tuesday, 9/8C] is the latest attempt to produce a scary horror show for network...
SMASH Should Be A Smash!..
Smash [NBC, Mondays, 10/9C] is a risky oddball of a series that was developed for cable before...
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It is extremely refreshing to see a series where a courtroom, a hospital, or a crime scene...
NBC is scheduling the premiere of unique drama Awake for Thursday, March 1st in the 10-11...
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