The Long Shot: A hazy shade of winter

Posted by · 3:55 pm · October 31st, 2012

Should the annual December glut of prestige fare be discouraged?

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Off the Carpet: Getting out the vote

Posted by · 8:20 am · August 27th, 2012

That’s what’s so great about movies, books, paintings, songs, etc. They are as much a direct reflection of the times as they are a nebulous Rorschach for them. Involuntary extrapolation can be as significant as clear-eyed reaction to a straight-forward treatise. And in an environment as heated, tense and divided as this, the art that escapes the cauldron is bound to be, if not willfully profound, then a fascinating looking glass, at the very least.

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A Fish Called Biopic

Posted by · 11:46 am · November 25th, 2011

Aaron Sorkin and “A Fish Called Wanda” inspire us to pause, take stock, and ask: Is is time for Oscar to honor comedy?

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The Lists: Top 10 performances in Clint Eastwood films

Posted by · 7:31 am · November 8th, 2011

With Leonardo DiCaprio’s work in “J. Edgar” on the way, we take a look at the greatest performances from Clint Eastwood cinema. Examples who made the cut include Kevin Costner in “A Perfect World,” Jessica Walter in “Play Misty for Me” and even Eastwood himself makes an appearance.

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