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With Oscar season upon us, it’s a good time to reflect on the past year in movies. My favorites may not align with the Academy’s, so rather than try and predict the big winners, I offer up my very subjective and admittedly random recap of what I liked (and didn’t like) amid the dozens of movies I experienced in 2011. (more…)

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Earlier this week the Oscar nominations were released, and, as with every year, there were a few surprising picks (or not picked, as the case may be). While not being nominated for an Oscar doesn’t mean the film isn’t a classic, there is no denying the thrill of anticipation as you get your first look at the lucky nominees. (more…)

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Streamers, downloaders, “pirates”, and theater-regulars… lend me your ears.

I’m a lover of both convenience and nostalgia, and at some point, bang for your buck comes into play too. Hence, the last few years, I have been doing less movie theater-going (thanks, Hollywood), and more Netflix-ing of personal classics, missed Film Noir, and foreign indie flicks.
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