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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With 'The Impossible' and 'Perks,' Summit has a one-two awards season punch

Posted by · 7:15 am · August 21st, 2012

Bayona and Chbosky bring exciting visions to two completely different stories.

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Fall fests set to fire the Oscar starting gun

Posted by · 11:14 am · July 30th, 2012

Now that the first wave of festival announcements has hit, let’s take a look at things.

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Summit primes 'The Impossible' for awards season

Posted by · 7:43 am · July 19th, 2012

Juan Antonio Bayona’s tsunami drama will open on December 21.

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