Film Review: The Artist
I feel like I had to be the last person on earth seeing Michael Hazanavicus’ unique and original film ‘The Artist.’ Despite being out for more than a month, the theater was packed to the brim, with folks having to sit down in the aisles. The film stars Jean Dujarin and Bérénice Bejo as George Valentin, and Peppy Miller, two fictional stars of yesteryear, at the tail end of the silent... [Read more]
Video of the Week: The Walken Dead
Totally missed the boat on this POYKPAK video a few months back. “The Walken Dead,” an obvious parody of the AMC show “The Walking Dead.” Great Stuff! Read More →
84th Academy Award Nominations Announced
They are here! Been waiting patiently to hear what films are lucky enough to garner nomination for the 84th annual Academy Awards. Nothing too shocking here, I’m a bit surprised ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ was completely shut out of the Animation Category, though ‘Puss in Boots’ was nominated? Andy Serkis is sadly missing a nomination for ‘Rise of the Planet of the... [Read more]
Film Review: Newlyweds
The film business is constantly changing. The last few years have been a renaissance of really great independent film. New filmmakers are being able to tell their stories with very little overhead, thanks to increasingly affordable high quality cameras. Now, it is easier to make the films you want to make, without the stress of pleasing investors/studio heads. In fact, its getting so much easier, and... [Read more]
Ben’s 2012 Oscar Predictions
Editors Note: Ben has compiled a list of his Oscar predictions, both who he thinks will be nominated, and who will ultimately win. The announcements will be next Tuesday, January 24th. Check out Ben’s list, where do you think he’s right, where do you think he’s completely wrong? BEST PICTURE The Artist The Descendants The Help Hugo – WINNER Midnight In Paris Moneyball The... [Read more]
Ben’s Top 10 of 2011
This was hard because this year really sucked ass but here goes in no order: Source Code – 3 stars Really cool movie and the followup to Moon by Duncan Jones. He’s got some talent, and Jake Gyllenhaal proves once again that he can actually act! Everything was intense up until the end, which cost it the 4th star for me. Still, definitely worth checking out! Super – 4 stars A... [Read more]
Video of the Week: 2012 Oscar Commercial
The Oscars are coming up! Hosted by the legendary host himself, Billy Crystal. Check out the promo below! Read More →
Film Review: We Bought A Zoo
First, let me tell you that I hate reviews. It spoils a film and sets your mind in place to experience things almost as the reviewer did. I try to go into every film fresh and only off of the knowledge of the trailer. Secondly, I kind of hate this time of year and how the Hollywood hype machine starts giving hype to every film to win an Oscar. I enjoy what I enjoy and kind of like to see films before... [Read more]