With two fatal casting errors and a fixation on sheer spectacle for its own sake, “Oz the Great and Powerful” was doomed from the outset. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Michelle Williams
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
Coming to DVD and Blu-ray March 13
Several movies hit shelves this week including “The Descendants,” “My Week with Marilyn,” “Young Adult” and “Melancholia.” Continue reading
Coming to DVD May 10
Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman try sex with “No Strings Attached” and Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams are heartbreakingly honest in “Blue Valentine.” Continue reading
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Blue Valentine
A Sundance hit that didn’t light any fires at the box office or awards ceremonies, “Blue Valentine” is sad, sweet movie-making for grownups. Continue reading
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Blue Valentine
The amazing thing about this tragic romance is that we see the seeds of doom planted in the new bloom of love. Continue reading
Nick’s Top 25 and Worst 10 of 2010
Nick Rogers takes a look back at his picks for the 25 best — and 10 worst — films of 2010. Continue reading
The Year of the Whippersnappers
For 2010, the youngsters can expect to dominate the acting categories at the Oscars. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Wendy and Lucy
“Wendy and Lucy” — a minimalist, modern-day “Grapes of Wrath” — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Synecdoche, New York
“Synecdoche, New York,” — Charlie Kaufman’s tremendous directorial debut — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading