The 2009 Oscar nominations were filled with surprises and disappointments, with “Avatar,” “The Hurt Locker” and “The Blind Side” riding high. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2010
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Zombieland
The horror-film-as-spoof trend reaches its pinnacle with the hilarious “Zombieland.” Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Best of Youth
“The Best of Youth” — a six-hour Italian epic that leaves you wanting another six hours — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
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Ninotchka
The 1939 Greta Garbo classic co-written by Billy Wilder created the mold for the modern romantic comedy. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Best in Show / A Mighty Wind
“Best in Show” and “A Mighty Wind” — a pair of Christopher Guest mockumentaries that aren’t mean-spirited — continue Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading