It’s opera singers, the British Independent Film Awards and a strange suspense thriller for this edition looking at cinema from across the pond. Continue reading
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At the Mountains of Movie Madness — Week Two
Things get a little awkward/steamy/awkward with a series of movies involving the invention of the strip tease, the sixth dimension and, well, pirates. Continue reading
Hammer Productions and British Horror
It’s been around 20 years since Hammer packed up its fangs and mummy bandages. Will it survive modern horror? Continue reading
In Time
It is quite ironic that “In Time” teaches us not to waste time yet steals two hours of viewers’ lives. Continue reading
Sunshine (1999) & Sunshine (2007)
“Sunshine” (1999) and “Sunshine” (2007). Two movies that have nothing to do with each other except they share the same name and Austin and Chris each had seen only one of them. Continue reading
Inception
With a few months’ perspective, “Inception” is looking like the most audacious movie of 2010. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Sunshine (2007)
“Sunshine” — like “Armageddon” with master’s degrees in psychology and pop culture — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Inception: Theories, Points & Counterpoints
Nick, Chris and Austin entertain theories about what truly happens in “Inception.” Spoilage like month-old milk ensues. Continue reading
Inception
Christopher Nolan’s mind-blowing vision of bent reality makes the alternate world of “The Matrix” seem like a child’s toy. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Intermission
“Intermission” — a romantic comedy with a couple of shootouts and car chases for good measure — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading