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Oscar Hype: Lost in Translation
Craig Gaffney :: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 11:30 am
The month of February ushers in the annual onslaught of Oscar hype. Over the next twenty-six days, you’re likely to encounter more “film aficionados” and endure more nauseating cinematic conversations than any socially-adjusted individual is engineered to withstand. In fact, best prepare yourself as this year promises to be twice as daunting now that the “Best Picture” category has been extended from 5 to 10 nominees.
It’s as if each year during this brief window, the stigma is lifted and we begin to surface (from the depths of our parent’s basements) to not only partake in, but spearhead the cultural debate. Don’t get me wrong, I make it a point to go see as many as the next nerd. However, this year I’m genuinely more jazzed to see two films that for lack of 3-D, Sandra Bullock, and the English language for that matter; are likely to fly under the radar.
1.) Terribly Happy (Denmark): The official Danish submission; though unfortunately not among the five nominees selected this year to contend for “Best Foreign Language Film.” Try to imagine if the Cohen brothers had gotten a hold of Hot Fuzz. Intriguing to say the least, but I’ll let the trailer speak for itself. Currently playing in select theaters.
2.) A Prophet (France): Listen, I know what you’re thinking…“the French are assholes!” Yet this film has not only secured its bid within the foreign language category, its already being hailed as an epic crime drama akin to that of The Godfather (The London Times). The story follows a 19-year-old Arab man sentenced to a French prison, as he carves out a name for himself amid an organized crime syndicate. Set to release February, 26th in select US cities.
Eat it, Avatar!
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Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood: To Suck, Or Not To Suck?
Isaac Lekach :: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 12:29 pm
The preview for Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood just hit the ol’ Internet. Eroll Flynn played the titular character before. As did Kevin Costner and Cary Elwes etc. This time around Russell Crowe will be the prince of thieves. Check out the preview after the jump. To me it just looks like Gladiator, except y’know, with bows and arrows.
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Kick-Ass Trailer is Here
Isaac Lekach :: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 1:30 pm
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Shins singer James Mercer’s Film Debut
Isaac Lekach :: Thursday, September 24th, 2009 5:27 pm
James Mercer of the Shins is making his acting debut in a movie called Some Days Are Better Than Others with former Sleater-Kinney singer Carrie Brownstein. It’s hard to tell what the film is about, but we do know it has dogs and slowly-delivered dialogue. Check out the trailer after the jump. The film’s release date has not yet been announced. Click here for more information.
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Trailer: Adventures Of Power
Isaac Lekach :: Thursday, August 27th, 2009 4:17 pm
By now everyone knows Jeremy Piven’s character on Entourage, Ari Gold, is based on super agent (and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel’s brother) Ari Emanuel. A lesser known fact is that the character was named after star Adrian Grenier’s best friend. Yup, it’s true. And now with Adventures Of Power, the real Ari Gold, is hoping to make a name for himself. Gold wrote, directed and starred in this movie. Looks like someone was inspired by Napoleon Dynamite.
