Actor Profile: Kristin Wiig
Today is Kristin Wiig’s birthday. I love Kristin Wiig. She’s an actress that will make me go see a film. More people should have given Ghostbusters a chance.
Tag: The Skeleton Twins
2014 In Review: The Best Films Of The Year
Here are my Top 50 films of 2015. 50) Big Hero 6 49) Locke 48) Non Stop 47) Automata 46) Get On Up An interesting collection of five films. I’m sure Locke is a lot higher on other lists, but … Continue reading 2014 In Review: The Best Films Of The Year
2014 In Review: Best Actor
10/11) Ben Affleck (Gone Girl)/Brendan Gleeson (Calvary) I realized I couldn’t drop either actor out of my Top 10. Both deserve to be recognized this year, so I have a Top 11 instead. The role in Gone Girl was tailor … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Actor
2014 In Review: Best Actress
10) Tessa Thompson (Dear White People) A breakthrough performance that I will remember. I don’t think the movie would have been good without her. 9) Keira Knightley (Begin Again) Another great performance from Keira Knightley. 8) Kristen Wiig (The Skeleton … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Actress
2014 In Review: Best Supporting Actor
10) Ty Burrell (The Skeleton Twins) Hey, guess what? Ty Burrell can do serious stuff too! He blew my mind in just a few scenes in The Skeleton Twins. 9) Ethan Hawke (Boyhood) He doesn’t have nearly the big scenes … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Supporting Actor
2014 In Review: Best Screenplay, Cinematography, and Visual Effects
Best Cinematography 10) Divergent Not really a film that you’d expect to see on “year end” awards, but there’s something about “post apocalyptic worlds” that gives a boost to the cinematographer. So do “grand sweeping epics”. Usually we don’t talk … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Screenplay, Cinematography, and Visual Effects
The Skeleton Twins
Starring: Bill Hader, Kristin Wiig, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell Directed By: Craig Johnson I believe I’ve heard the phrase “a heartbreaking work of staggering genius” before. I would apply that to Bill Hader’s breakthrough performance in The Skeleton Twins. If … Continue reading The Skeleton Twins
The Oscar Race: Where We’re At
The Oscar Race has been heating up, with various festivals like Telluride, Venice, Cannes, and others painting a picture about what to look for in the upcoming race. You might have already seen a nominee this year, and not even … Continue reading The Oscar Race: Where We’re At
Ten Upcoming Indies You Should Get Excited About
A Most Wanted Man- July 25th- 87% A film starring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman that is actually worthy of praise (not like… say… God’s Pocket). Described as a slow boiling spy thriller, Hoffman’s performance is (of course) getting noticed. … Continue reading Ten Upcoming Indies You Should Get Excited About
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