My Worst Oscar Snubs
If you’ve read my column before, you know that I am not a fan of the Oscars. It’s like being invited to a high school prom where mostly the popular kids showed up, and...
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2013 in Review: Breaking Down the 2013 Oscar Nominations
Yes, we’re more than halfway through January already. Yes, I have pretty well covered 2013 movies already. No, I’m not done. Since the Academy Awards (informally known as the Oscars) don’t air until Sunday,...
2013 in Review: Jordan’s “Best Of” Awards [Updated]
It’s that time of the year folks! With the calendar year about to switch from 2013 to 2014, I thought I’d put together my “Best Of” list of awards for 2013 movies. There are...
2013 In Review: Movie “Death Matches”
[Note: This kicks off this year’s Year in Review series. Check back each Tuesday from now until the end of the year for more] Every year, there are movies that are, for one reason...
A Critical Look at Movie Trailers
I have the bad habit of logging onto Youtube with the intent of watching one movie trailer and end up staying for hours watching every other trailer that Youtube suggests to me. I can’t...
‘Captain Phillips’ Movie Review – Continuing the Streak
“Above and beyond the call of duty” is a phrase used to describe the extraordinary effort by ordinary people. It could be as simple as doing something before you’re asked to or something more...
Movies in Theaters This Friday, October 11, 2013: Captain Phillips, Machete Kills, and More
After finally having our first huge breakthrough wide release (at least critically speaking), October 11th seems like a prime candidate to keep the streak going. Wide releases have had a good string of releases...
Movie Math: Best Rated Movie Month (So Far)
Gravity, Captain Phillips, The Counselor. Three movies I was counting down the days to watch…all of which happen to be releasing in the same month. With Gravity’s universal critical acclaim, October is off to...
Clip Mania: Captain Phillips, 12 Years a Slave, and More
Happy Friday! With today comes the weekend and a bunch of new releases. However, if you’re looking forward even farther, you can check up on the newest clips for upcoming movies. Below you’ll find...
October 2013 Movie Prequel Guide: A Checklist
With October comes even more indication that it is fall time. Before the October movies get into full swing, I wanted to give yet another installment of the Prequel Guide. For those that don’t...
