There is a lot of honor that comes with being given the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. As the premiere event for world cinema, it has long been held as the standard of excellence, even more-so than the Academy Awards or BAFTAS. This year saw the film from Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan called Winter Sleep take the top prize and immediately become a must-see for audiences. With its upcoming release, the first trailer has arrived to give American audiences a peek into what this film is going to be dealing with. To say the least, it is at least beautiful to look at with a lot of promising other elements tied in.
Many films are great, but only one wins Best Picture. This is a blog dedicated to everything involving the Oscars past and present as well as speculation on who should win at this year's events.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Palme d'Or Winner "Winter Sleep" Releases it's First Cold and Beautiful Trailer
Labels:
2014,
Amour,
Best Foreign Film,
Cannes,
Nuri Bilge Ceylan,
Palme d'Or,
Winter Sleep
The Directors Project: The Bottom "50"
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Best Director,
The Directors Project
The Directors Project: #1 - Woody Allen
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Annie Hall,
Best Director,
Blue Jasmine,
Midnight in Paris,
Sleeper,
Stardust Memories,
The Directors Project,
Woody Allen
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Miyazaki, O'Hara and Others to Receive Honorary Oscars
While Oscar season doesn't officially start until next week, the Academy has already announced the recipients of the annual Governor's Awards. The four that were selected reflect a wide array of talent within the world of cinema and have contributed to its overall growth. But who are these individuals that have won? What do we remember them from? Here is a quick rundown of their Oscar history and why they are deserving of this year's awards.
(All biographies are credited to the Oscars Press Release)
Labels:
2014,
Academy Awards,
Harry Belafonte,
Hayao Miyazaki,
Honorary Award,
Jean-Claude Carriere,
Maureen O'Hara
The Directors Project: #2 - Joel and Ethan Coen
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
A Serious Man,
Best Director,
Ethan Coen,
Fargo,
Inside Llewyn Davis,
Joel Coen,
No Country for Old Men,
The Directors Project
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
The Directors Project: #3 - Martin Scorsese
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Best Director,
Goodfellas,
Mean Streets,
Raging Bull,
Taxi Driver,
The Aviator,
The Departed,
The Directors Project,
The King of Comedy,
The Wolf of Wall Street
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
A Hypothetical Look at Potential Oscar Nominees in Films Already Out
It seems a little early to announce who the finalists are for next year's Oscars. However, there is only hope to be made that we have already seen some nominees release quality films. With Oscar season looming on the horizon, I have decided to do a hypothetical look at films that I have seen and feel stand some chance of getting into next year's Oscar race. Please don't consider this a complete compendium, as some categories are missing from this analysis. The follow is a list of already standout selections that I feel stand some chance in holding their own weight as we get further and further into the heart of my favorite time of year.
Labels:
2014,
Alexandre Desplat,
Boyhood,
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,
Get on Up,
Godzilla,
How to Train Your Dragon 2,
Life Itself,
Maidentrip,
The Grand Budapest Hotel,
The Immigrant
The Directors Project: #4 - Steven Spielberg
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
1941,
2014,
Best Director,
Catch Me If You Can,
Jaws,
Jurassic Park,
Raiders of the Lost Ark,
Saving Private Ryan,
Schindler's List,
Steven Spielberg,
The Adventures of Tintin,
The Directors Project
Monday, August 25, 2014
The Directors Project: #5 - Kevin Smith
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Chasing Amy,
Dogma,
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,
Kevin Smith,
Mallrats,
The Directors Project,
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Review: "The Immigrant" is the Best Looking Film of 2014 So Far
Left to right: Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix |
Before this review goes any further. Before a critique of the acting, story, pacing, or deeper themes, there is one thing that needs to be expressed: This is the greatest looking film of 2014. Cinematographer Darius Khondji's work excels at turning the 1920's New York into something that feels fully authentic and rich with melancholic beauty. Along with a solid wardrobe from Patricia Norris, there is so much to admire about this film's design. Even the framing of shots excellently convey multiple concepts at once, leaving a poetic aura around the film and causing meditation and nostalgia to seep into this tale of an American Dream that goes a little awry. The film's look remains unsurpassed and deserves any and all acclaim that it is eligible for. With that said, The Immigrant has a lot of other admirable features to its credit, too.
Labels:
2014,
Best Cinematography,
Darius Khondji,
James Grey,
Jeremy Renner,
Joaquin Phoenix,
Marion Cotillard,
The Immigrant
Friday, August 22, 2014
The Directors Project: #6 - Christopher Nolan
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Batman Begins,
Christopher Nolan,
Following,
Inception,
Insomnia,
Memento,
The Dark Knight,
The Dark Knight Rises,
The Directors Project,
The Prestige
Thursday, August 21, 2014
The Directors Project: #7 - Wes Anderson
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Bottle Rocket,
Fantastic Mr. Fox,
Moonrise Kingdom,
Rushmore,
The Darjeeling Limited,
The Directors Project,
The Grand Budapest Hotel,
The Royal Tenenbaums,
Wes Anderson
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
The Trailer for "Two Days, One Night" Shows Cotillard in Top Form
Left to right: Fabrizio Rongione and Marion Cotillard |
During this past Cannes Film Festival, one of the films that received a lot of acclaim, including a nomination for the Palme d'Or was director Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's Two Days, One Night. With critical acclaim, it quickly received recognition for its impressive commentary and a performance by Marion Cotillard as Sandra in a tight position that may cost her her job. With the first trailer released, it is time to consider if Cotillard has what it takes to make it back into the Oscar race and if the film stands any chance at going from Cannes to the Academy Awards in any logical way.
Labels:
2014,
Fabrizio Rongione,
Jean-Pierre Dardenne,
Luc Dardenne,
Marion Cotillard,
Two Days One Night
The Directors Project: #8 - Quentin Tarantino
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Death Proof,
Django Unchained,
Four Rooms,
Inglourious Basterds,
Jackie Brown,
Kill Bill,
Pulp Fiction,
Quentin Tarantino,
Reservoir Dogs,
The Directors Project
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Reitman Returns to Thought Provoking Drama with the First Trailer for "Men, Women & Children"
Left to right: Ansel Egort and Kaitlyn Dever |
One of the great things about the end of summer is that it marks the beginning of Oscar season. While films like Inherent Vice, Interstellar, and Foxcatcher have their positions planned out, there is still the actual race. Despite what prognosticators will say, there are very few instances where predictions in July will be the same in January. There's way too much that comes out that takes surprising turns. For instance, did anyone see Gravity as a Best Director winner from the first trailer? Alfonso Cuaron fans maybe did, but all of the attention was on 12 Years a Slave. With the first trailer for director Jason Reitman's Men, Women & Children, he looks to be back and ready to surprise the world not only with a film about technology and how it isolates as well as potentially surprising performances. Is this going to be Adam Sandler's foray into the Oscar race? Knowing Reitman's abilities, it just might.
Labels:
2014,
Adam Sandler,
Ansel Elgort,
Best Picture,
Emma Thompson,
Erin Cressida Wilson,
Jason Reitman,
Jennifer Garner,
Judy Greer,
Kaitlyn Dever,
Men Women & Children
The Directors Project: #9 - Tim Burton
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Batman,
Beetlejuice,
Big Fish,
Ed Wood,
Edward Scissorhands,
Mars Attacks!,
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure,
Sweeney Todd,
The Directors Project
Monday, August 18, 2014
The Directors Project: #10 - David Fincher
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
David Fincher,
Fight Club,
Se7en,
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,
The Directors Project,
The Social Network,
Zodiac
Friday, August 15, 2014
The Directors Project: #11 - Charles Chaplin
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
City Lights,
Modern Times,
Shoulder Arms,
The Directors Project,
The Gold Rush,
The Great Dictator,
The Kid
Thursday, August 14, 2014
The Directors Project: #12 - Stanley Kubrick
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
The Directors Project: #13 - Francis Ford Coppola
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Apocalypse Now,
Bram Stoker's Dracula,
Francis Ford Coppola,
The Conversation,
The Directors Project,
The Godfather
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
The Directors Project: #14 - Hayao Miyazaki
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Hayao Miyazaki,
Howl's Moving Castle,
My Neighbor Totor,
Porco Rosso,
Princess Mononoke,
The Directors Project,
The Wind Rises
Monday, August 11, 2014
A Look at "Nebraska" (in Color) and Why Black and White Matters
Left to right: Bruce Dern and Will Forte |
Like a strong portion of film critics, I loved director Alexander Payne's Nebraska. From its story to the wondrous scenery, there was plenty of charm in it that eventually lead to six Academy Award nominations. When it was decided that it would be airing on Epix in color, I was immediately torn between admiration for Payne's intended cut and the original format that was created for countries that preferred colorized editions. It either feels like an exclusive or the biggest attention-grabbing scheme in Epix's short history. Nonetheless, I watched it with enthusiasm and I am here to report on the film's quality and if it changes (note: this is not a review of the film but a comparison to the alternative versions. Read my original review here).
Labels:
2014,
Alexander Payne,
Bob Odenkirk,
Epix,
June Squibb,
Mark Orton,
Nebraska,
Phedon Papamichael,
Will Forte
The Directors Project: #15 - Peter Jackson
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Best Director,
Best Picture,
Heavenly Creatures,
King Kong,
Lord of the Rings,
Peter Jackson,
The Directors Project,
The Lovely Bones
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Review: "Magic in the Moonlight" is a Delightfully Familiar Film from Woody Allen
Left to right: Emma Stone and Colin Firth |
Over the decades, director Woody Allen has made an impressive career out of mixing philosophy with jazz and bites of small, intellectual humor. His plots may often be pointless or not even thought out, but his consistency in overall quality is something to be amazed about. He is one of the most reliable directors out there, provided that you love what he dishes out. Following last year's phenomenal Blue Jasmine is more of the same in Magic in the Moonlight in which a magician debunking a psychic attempts to become a commentary on religion. The plot isn't all that amazing, but thanks to Allen's penchant gift for screenwriting, it doesn't matter. It is whimsical and funny in all of the predictable ways.
Labels:
2014,
Colin Firth,
Emma Stone,
Hamish Linklater,
Jackie Weaver,
Magic in the Moonlight,
Marcia Gay Harden,
Simon McBurney,
Woody Allen
Friday, August 8, 2014
My Top 5 Favorite Dustin Hoffman Performances
Dustin Hoffman |
Today is the 77th birthday of actor Dustin Hoffman. In terms of great American actors, I would consider him to be one of the greats. The only strange issue is that in the echelon of great performers, I feel like he gets overshadowed by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino despite being always on par with their craft. Maybe it was because his work was more nuanced and his character tics were often subtle. Nonetheless, he holds a rare feat of not only winning three Oscars, but also starring in THREE Best Picture winners as the lead (Midnight Cowboy, Kramer vs. Kramer, and Rain Man) in three different decades. That is a feat that very few performers have achieved. Say what you will, but I want to give recognition to him on his birthday for an impressive body of work and his continuing ability to make thought provoking films.
Labels:
2014,
Best Actor,
Best Picture,
Dustin Hoffman,
Kramer vs. Kramer,
Lenny,
Midnight Cowboy,
Rain Man,
The Graduate
The First "Camp X-Ray" Trailer Premieres with Intrigue and Romance
Kristen Stewart |
One of the biggest astigmatisms to face any actor is overcoming the recognition of your most popular role. For Daniel Radcliffe, he will likely forever be Harry Potter. For Kristen Stewart, she will always be considered the Twilight girl. It is a tough break in a lot of sense, as it rarely allows for a performer to break free from these premonitions and do something different. As someone who openly defends Stewart's acting, I can only be met with skepticism. To be vague, nobody turns in their best role in a franchise film. It just too taxing. For Stewart, you need to see Adventureland, The Runaways, or The Cake Eaters to know what people see in her. Thankfully, the upcoming film from director Peter Sattler called Camp X-Ray will hopefully help to tear away the notion that she is just some lip-biting teen and that there is some depth underneath.
The Directors Project: #16 - Terry Gilliam
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
The Directors Project: #17- Sam Raimi
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Drag Me to Hell,
Evil Dead,
Sam Raimi,
Spider-Man,
The Directors Project
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
The Directors Project: #18 - Robert Rodriguez
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Desperado,
El Mariachi,
Four Rooms,
From Dusk Till Dawn,
Machete,
Once Upon a Time in Mexico,
Robert Rodriguez,
Sin City,
Spy Kids,
The Directors Project
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Payne's "Nebraska" to Debut in Color on Epix This Sunday
Left to right: Bruce Dern and Will Forte |
One of my favorite films of 2013 as well as a nominee for six Oscars at this year's ceremony, director Alexander Payne's Nebraska, is having a strange new resurgence this upcoming weekend as it makes its debut on TV. While it has happened before, it seems increasingly unprecedented that films would be shown in two formats. Not HD and standard definition. I am talking about something more blatant that may help to shape the way that we literally view the film. For those interested, the Epix movie channel is having a "limited" run of the film in a never-before-seen form of color. This is done without Payne's permission, but does it necessarily mean that it won't be worth a gander? To me, it is worth checking out solely to understand how color and black and white formats can impact a film tonally.
Labels:
2014,
Alexander Payne,
Bob Odenkirk,
Bruce Dern,
Epix,
June Squibb,
Mark Orton,
Nebraska,
Will Forte
The Directors Project: #19 - Richard Linklater
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Before Midnight,
Before Sunrise,
Before Sunset,
Bernie,
Dazed and Confused,
Richard Linklater,
The Directors Project
Monday, August 4, 2014
Review: "Get on Up" Does James Brown Justice and Nobody Else
Chadwick Boseman |
There are few figures in music history that are as pompous, exciting, and wild as James Brown was at the height of his career. He could dance, sing, and almost seemed to control the world with music that may have seemed lyrically banal, but was invigorating with passion and funk. It only makes sense that he would eventually join Ray Charles and Johnny Cash and get the biopic treatment. Director Tate Taylor manages to make a nice flashy package in which we get a sense of who Brown (Chadwick Boseman) was, but what does it all equal up to besides a scrapbook of memories? Get on Up, for better or worse, is a film that benefits from an interesting subject that is more interesting than he should be during the dull parts.
Labels:
2014,
Chadwick Boseman,
Craig Robinson,
Dan Aykroyd,
Get on Up,
Nelsan Ellis,
Octavia Spencer,
Tate Taylor,
Viola Davis
The Directors Project: #20 - Darren Aronofsky
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Black Swan,
Darren Aronofsky,
Noah,
Pi,
Requiem for a Dream,
The Directors Project,
The Fountain,
The Wrestler
Friday, August 1, 2014
The Directors Project: #21 - Alfred Hitchcock
Scene from Cinema Paradiso
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With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.
Labels:
2014,
Alfred Hitchcock,
North By Northwest,
Psycho,
Rear Window,
Strangers on a Train,
The Directors Project,
Vertigo
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