Five Favorite Films of 2010
It’s January, my favorite month, and not just because it’s my birthday this week. It’s the time of year when I can look back on some of the best films rush released over the past few months, and look forward to the schlock that the winter doldrums hold for moviegoers like me. This is not a scientific ranking, but instead merely a list of my favorites from the movies I saw this year. Please feel free to rank your favorites in the comments. Without further…
Quickie Review: The King’s Speech
Good screenwriters make good historians—and here scribe David Seidler works both angles—not only bringing to light a good story but finding the kernel of conflict that makes The King’s Speech a great movie. Taking us through the fantastic tale of King George VI’s speech impediment and how he worked to overcome it, he provides a new spin on a well-trod tale—how the royals held up during wartime. Many reviewers have praised Colin Firth’s marvelous turn as George and Geoffrey Rush’s equally inspired portrayal of speech…
My Winter Movie Preview
We have waited. And waited. Let’s face it, this has been a pretty dry year for Hollywood, and for only these next two months quality is coming to the cineplex. So, here’s my round up of some of the movies I’m excited to see this season. If there’s a movie I should know about or missed, please tell me about it in the comments. I would like to hear your picks for the holidays. Disclaimer: I am rating these purely based on my interest level;…
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