Category Archives: Academy Awards

Oscars Recap and A New Trailer for Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘Movie: The Movie’ Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joe Gillis

Yes, the Oscars were last night and without putting too fine a point on it, Chris and Matt did reasonably well in predicting the outcome. The only real surprise of the night was Argo‘s win for Best Picture. Sadly, this … Continue reading →

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Some Oscar Predictions and Such from Our Fearless Leader

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Heather Toshiko

It would seem like Oscar prediction articles should appear on a website like this one, especially if the predictor in question happens to be in charge around here. But for some reason, our Editor-in-Chief Chris Ullrich has decided to plant … Continue reading →

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2013 Oscar Nominations Announced

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Joe Gillis

As we’re a site covering the movies, it would probably be a disservice not to put up something about the Oscar (aka Academy Award) nominations which were announced this morning by Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone. So yes, the nominations … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘An American Werewolf in London’

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

In celebration of October and all things associated with Halloween, horror, and the macabre, this week’s pick is the John Landis comedy/horror classic An American Werewolf in London (1981). The film stars David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, and Jenny Agutter. After … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Jaws’

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Jaws (1975) is the first summer blockbuster and is considered by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest films ever made. After success with the TV thriller Duel (1972) and his first theatrical release of The Sugarland Express … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘The Steel Helmet’

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Samuel Fuller’s The Steel Helmet (1951) is one of the most honest, unflinching, in your face war films ever made. Set during the opening stages of the Korean War, the film follows a small squad of Americans who face off … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘The War of the Worlds’

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Albeit a Sci-Fi classic, The War of the Worlds (1953) is a multi genre film. Based on H.G. Well’s classic novel about a Martian invasion of Earth, the film represents America’s fear of Bolshevik communism in the 1950s. The film … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘A Separation’ – Nat’s Take

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Nat Almirall

While the first half hour or so will keep you wondering where all the accolades came from, once the movie gets rolling (and when it does, you’ll know), it’s worth it. The separation refers to Nader (Peyman Moaadi) and Simin … Continue reading →

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