Movies

THE HUMBLING

Never would I have imagined someone could take the structural complexities of Philip Roth’s  penultimate novel, and turn it into a film, let alone see a tour de force performance with the main character, Simon Axler, delivered by none other than Al Pacino.  But, leave it to director Barry Levinson

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Movies

THE WEDDING RINGER

Ringing my bell with laughter is THE WEDDING RINGER.   Directed by Jeremy Garelick and co-written by Garelick and Jay Lavender, THE WEDDING RINGER goes into what is, in many respects, virginal best man territory, putting Kevin Hart and Josh Gad together for one of the best bromances ever and some

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Movies

LITTLE ACCIDENTS

Although in limited release, an indie gem that requires mention, and your attention,  is Film Independent Spirit Award nominee LITTLE ACCIDENTS.  Written and directed by Sara Colangelo, LITTLE ACCIDENTS is a very profound and thought-provoking character study, as well as study of the human condition, focused within the microcosm of

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Movies

PADDINGTON

I have never known the world without Paddington Bear.  Born into the literary world around the same time as myself in 1958, Michael Bond’s “A Bear Called Paddington” has been a mainstay of not only my life, but for generations of children who came after me (including my nephews).  Paddington

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Events

And the Nominees for the 87th Academy Awards Are. . .

LOS ANGELES, CA — Directors Alfonso Cuarón and J.J. Abrams, actor Chris Pine and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the nominations for the 87th Academy Awards® today (January 15).  For the first time, nominees in all 24 categories were announced live. Cuarón and Abrams announced the nominees in 11

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