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And the Oscar doesn’t go to…..

The Artist is a film that I enjoyed but I didn’t really understand all the awards attention it garnered including the Best Picture Oscar. I thought I would look back at some other films (from the 70′s till today) that … Continue reading

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Judy bops with Woody!

While we await  the Australian release of Woody Allen’s new hit movie “Midnight In Paris” comes news of his latest production. Still enjoying his sojourns in stunning European cities he is setting this one in Rome, Italy. (after London, Barcelona & … Continue reading

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Oscar Buzz – Best Supporting Actor

Christian Bale – The Fighter. Long overdue for award recognition in my own opinion. Playing the crack addict brother of boxer Mark Wahlberg, Bale once again has physically transformed to create the character (he did the same in “The Mechanist”). … Continue reading

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Oscar Buzz – Best Actor

Colin Firth for “The King’s Speech” This film has been gaining lots of buzz ever since it was screened at the Telluride  and Toronto film festivals. Its leading man has been giving excellent performances for years now. As Mr. Darcy … Continue reading

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With friends like these…….

Film Review: THE SOCIAL NETWORK. A film about a computer nerd with dubious social skills who created the internet sensation known as Facebook hardly seems riveting. Believe me it is, and more so. An exhilarating movie experience, a story told … Continue reading

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