Monthly Archives: February 2013

Oscars: “Life of Pi” takes two — does Ang Lee have best director, then?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

Yeah, it was digital and green screened to death, but give the cinematography prize to the good looking fantasy. And visual effects? That goes without saying.

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OSCARS – All those Guild award victories for “Brave” were telling us something

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

Not the most critically acclaimed animated film of the year, but I loved it. As did my daughters. “Brave” wins a bunch of effects and animation honors leading up to the Big Night, and sure enough, wins the Oscar.

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Oscars — “Paperman,” a deserving winner for best short animated film

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

Loved this one. It was attached to “Wreck it Ralph.” Romantic, sweet, black and white (with red) and dialogue free.

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Oscars — Waltz, does that signal a night of upsets? BAFTA reprise?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

Tommy Lee Jones seemed to have the best supporting actor inside track. Which might have explained his jovial (shocking) mood that the camera caught a couple of times. And then the Oscar goes to Christoph Waltz. Again. Doing another Tarantino … Continue reading →

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Seth as Oscar host — well, up until Shatner showed up…

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

There’s an art to knowing when to get out of a bit — rescuing “We Saw Your Boobs” with “The Way You Look Tonight,” showing off the singing chops. Classy. Bringing out Charlize, Radcliffe, Channing and JG Levitt. Nice. And … Continue reading →

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Oscars Red Carpet: Chastain shines, Chenoweth rocks, Wallis is “Annie”

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Roger Moore

Quvenzhane Wallis confirmed, on the red carpet tonight, that she is the new “Sun’ll come out tomorrow” star of “Annie.” With Broadway’s funnygirl Kristin Chenoweth anchoring, the ABC “Let’s Treat This as Our Super Bowl” Oscar pre-coverage promised to perk … Continue reading →

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Interview: Mia Wasikowska and Chan-Wook Park talk “Stoker”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Roger Moore

 “Stoker” begins and ends with an 18 year-old girl. That is the film’s allure – and not just for audiences. It’s what drew Korean director Chan-Wook Park (“Oldboy”) to make this his Hollywood debut. “My daughter is 18 years-old,” Park … Continue reading →

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Box Office: “Identity Thief” barely holds off “Snitch”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Roger Moore

“A Good Day to Die Hard” fell hard. “Escape from Planet Earth” held up quite well. “Safe Haven” didn’t plummet and “Dark Skies” didn’t clear $8.5 million. It’s Oscar weekend, traditionally a weak one for movie releases. So “Identity Thief” … Continue reading →

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Razzies nuke “Twilight,” Sandler, Rihanna and K-Stew.

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Roger Moore

Last night, the night before the Oscars, The Golden Raspberry Awards were tossed out. And they dishonored the finale in the “Twilight” sagalike there’s no tomorrow. Which is today, which is Oscar night. Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and director Bill … Continue reading →

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“Silver Linings,” “Sessions” and McConaughey win big at Indie Spirit Awards

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Roger Moore

“Silver Linings Playbook” won best picture, actress, director and screenwriter honors at the annual Anti-Oscars, the Independent Spirit Awards, handed out Saturday night in Los Angeles. “The Sessions” won best supporting actress (Helen Hunt) and best actor (John Hawkes) honors. … Continue reading →

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