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By Austin Lugar »
Sep 2, 2010 »
Category:Commentary » 1 Comment »
The Great Ziegfeld won Best Picture this year beating out some great films and some boring ones.
Tags: A Tale of Two Cities, academy awards, And the Nominees Are, And the Nominees Were, Anthony Adverse, best picture, comedy, Commentary, Dodsworth, drama, Libeled Lady, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, musical, oscars, podcast, Romeo and Juliet, The Great Ziegfeld, The Parent Trap, The Story of Louis Pasteur, Three Smart Girls
By Nick Rogers »
Sep 1, 2010 »
Category:The 52 Worst Films of the 2000s » No Comments »
“National Security” — a repugnant comedy meant to mine laughs from misogyny and racism — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 52 worst films of 2000-2009.
Tags: 2003, action, buddy cop, comedy, cringe, Dennis Dugan, intolerance, LAPD, Martin Lawrence, misogyny, movies you aught not watch, National Security, nick rogers, racism, smugglers, Steve Zahn, The 52 Worst Films of the 2000s, worst films of the decade
By Nick Rogers »
Aug 29, 2010 »
Category:The 365 Best Films of the 2000s » 1 Comment »
“Punch-Drunk Love” — a throwback to semi-screwball, nostalgic romance with modern touches — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.
Tags: 2002, Adam Sandler, comedy, drama, emily watson, Frequent Flier, harmonium, heroes of the zeroes, Love, nick rogers, nostalgic, Paul Thomas Anderson, phone sex, plunger, pudding, Punch Drunk Love, rage, romance, screwball
By Nick Rogers »
Aug 26, 2010 »
Category:The 365 Best Films of the 2000s » 1 Comment »
“The Promotion” — a social satire about men vying to be a grocery-store manager — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.
Tags: 2008, best films of the decade, comedy, comment cards, competition, customer service, grocery store, heroes of the zeroes, john c. reilly, manager, nick rogers, Seann William Scott, steve conrad, The 365 Best Films of the 2000s, the promotion, workplace
3.5 yaps
By Austin Lugar »
Aug 22, 2010 »
Category:Lead DVD Review » No Comments »
This charming HBO comedy is worth seeing, but really should have more bonus features.
Tags: comedy, Dinner For Schmucks, dry, Flight of the Conchords, Gentlemen Broncos, HBO, Men in Black III, musical, New York City, Television, The Office, TV show, witty
By Nick Rogers »
Aug 20, 2010 »
Category:The 365 Best Films of the 2000s » 2 comments
“Pieces of April” — which mixes shrewd humor, brittle drama and relatable misery — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films from 2000-2009.
Tags: 2003, best films of the decade, cancer, comedy, dinner, drama, family, family fighting, heroes of the zeroes, holiday, Katie Holmes, New York, nick rogers, Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Hedges, Pieces of April, Thanksgiving, The 365 Best Films of the 2000s
By Austin Lugar »
Aug 19, 2010 »
Category:Lead Commentary » 3 comments
The Scott Pilgrim books and movie are unique and inventive, but don’t let them be overwhelming.
Tags: action, adaptation, Brian Lee O'Malley, Canada, comedy, comic books, Commentary, graphic novels, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life, shaun of the dead, Spaced
By Nick Rogers »
Aug 18, 2010 »
Category:The 52 Worst Films of the 2000s » 1 Comment »
“The Master of Disguise” — a hideous attempt to create “Austin Powers” for third graders — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 52 worst films of 2000-2009.
Tags: 2002, Adam Sandler, comedy, Dana Carvey, movies you aught not watch, nick rogers, Pistachio Disguisey, Saturday Night Live, Schlock, The 52 Worst Films of the 2000s, The Master of Disguise, Turtle Man, unfunny, worst films of the decade
4.5 yaps
By Austin Lugar »
Aug 17, 2010 »
Category:DVD Reviews » 1 Comment »
It didn’t play in America but this coming-of-age film really should have. It’s probably because of those unknowns like Ralph Fiennes and Ricky Gervais.
Tags: 1970s, Cemetery Junction, comedy, coming of age, dvd review, England, extras, Great Britain, The Office
By Nick Rogers »
Aug 15, 2010 »
Category:The 365 Best Films of the 2000s » 1 Comment »
“Panic” — a film almost singlehandedly driven by William H. Macy’s surprising lead performance — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.
Tags: 2000, affair, best films of the decade, comedy, David Dorfman, Donald Sutherland, drama, family, Henry Bromell, heroes of the zeroes, hitman, John Ritter, marriage, Neve Campbell, nick rogers, panic, shrink, The 365 Best Films of the 2000s, Tracey Ullman, William H. Macy
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