One of 2012′s greatest films is one of 2013′s bigger Blu-ray disappointments thus far, at least as comprehensive special features are concerned. Continue reading
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Oscar nominations reaction
Christopher Lloyd of The Film Yap and Richard Propes of The Independent Critic discuss the surprises and snubs that marked this year’s Oscar nominations. Continue reading
Zero Dark Thirty
A procedural that’s not dry or dispassionate. A subtle, nuanced character study. A throat-clenching action film. Kathryn Bigelow’s latest is one of 2012′s best. Continue reading
Nick’s 25 Best, 5 Worst and More of 2012
French actor. British spies. U.S. presidents. German dentist. Alaskan wolves. Indonesian thugs. Japanese chefs. Bengal tigers. It’s Nick’s best & worst of 2012. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Hurt Locker
“The Hurt Locker” — the Zeroes’ best fictional film about the real war — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
The Hurt Locker
“The Hurt Locker” is a tough, unsparing and brutally honest portrait of the war in Iraq. Continue reading