Tag Archives: Sylvain Chomet

National Board of Review Gives a Big Hug to Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’

The National Board of Review has a thing for Clint Eastwood. Each one of the director’s films since 2002′s Blood Work has been included in the NBR’s compilation of the year’s top ten films — and now, with the inclusion … Continue reading

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Oscar Nominations: Top Ten Snubs

Here are my top ten snubs from yesterday’s Oscar nominations. They are a combination of personal opinion and general expectations. For the most part, I tried to keep out selections that were never considered Oscar contenders, but a few managed … Continue reading

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Trailer for ‘The Illusionist’

The short but sweet domestic trailer for Sylvain Chomet’s The Illusionist — released online today via Apple — combines splendid animation with a plethora of approvals from various critical sources. It hardly mentions the story, though, so I’m wondering if … Continue reading

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