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2011 Oscars: Final Predictions

Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:49 pm by Danny King in the Awards category

Below are my final predictions for tomorrow’s Academy Awards. As I did with the Golden Globes, I will be including alternates in my predictions. And even though I’ve only consistently covered about nine categories all season long, I’m going to … Continue reading

Trailer for Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Meek’s Cutoff’

Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:38 pm by Danny King in the Videos category

Apple has debuted the trailer for Kelly Reichardt’s Meek’s Cutoff, which will begin its theatrical release on April 8. Reichardt, you’ll recall, directed Michelle Williams in the absorbing Wendy and Lucy. This time around, though, Williams will be sharing the … Continue reading

Previewing the Screenplay Categories

Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 5:20 pm by Danny King in the Awards category

Over at The Film Stage, I’ve put together detailed analyses for both the Original and Adapted Screenplay categories. I’ve linked to both articles below, and, for the sake of convenience, listed my predicted winners as well. Best Writing (Original Screenplay) … Continue reading

Trailer for David Schwimmer’s ‘Trust’

Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 4:56 pm by Danny King in the Videos category

Apple has debuted the trailer for David Schwimmer’s Trust, which has been earning consistently positive buzz since its premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The film, Schwimmer’s first feature directorial outing since 2007′s Run, Fatboy, Run, stars an … Continue reading

Trailer for Tom McCarthy’s ‘Win Win’

Posted on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 9:54 pm by Danny King in the Videos category

Tom McCarthy’s Win Win looks absolutely terrific. It’s the writer-director’s follow-up to The Visitor — which earned Richard Jenkins a Best Actor nomination — and it appears to have more of a comedic beat to it. Nevertheless, there are clearly … Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Another Year’ (2010)

Posted on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 9:51 pm by Danny King in the Reviews category

For Another Year, Mike Leigh’s Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay is well-deserved, but it’s a shame that none of the film’s other collaborators were recognized. Disguised as a mundane chronicle of various London personas, the film turns out to … Continue reading