You’ve seen Rogue One. Now what? How about seeing the movie that will likely win Best Picture at this year’s Oscars, and might even become you new favorite movie? How about a movie that is so wonderful, even advance buzz didn’t crush the enthusiasm of hundreds of critics around the world? Presenting LA LA LAND. …
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For Your Consideration: Oscar Acting Preview
Saturday, January 21, 2012 Just in time for the Oscar announcements on January 24—and from the lanai on her January Hawaiian vacation… because movies never rest!—Cinema Siren wanted to mention some of the most notable and favorite performances of the last year. It has been a year full of subtle performances, with far less of …
The Ides of March: Pretty Men, Dirty Politics, Business as Usual
Saturday, October 8, 2011 When those bad boys of ancient Rome decided to bring the big man down on that famed day of betrayal on 44 BC, they weren’t kidding around. Caesar was stabbed no less than 23 times. Clearly they committed fully to the task and succeeded. A bunch of senators in togas then …
Drive: An Exhilarating, Terrifying Cinematic Ride
Saturday, September 17, 2011 From the opening credits in blazing pink brush script to the blaring retro-techno intro music, Drive will send you flashing back to a host of 80s heist and action flicks, from Thief to To Live and Die in LA. And while Drive has a litany of influences, no need to raise …
Deeply Smitten with Crazy, Stupid, Love
Sunday, July 31, 2011 Dear “Cowboys and Aliens” and “The Smurfs”: If this town “ain’t smurfin’ big enough for the three of ya”, the romantic dramedy “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” gets my vote for charming its way to the top at the box office. I have so been lulled into expecting romcoms to be written badly, …