Spectre was my eighth most anticipated movie of 2015. I loved Casino Royale (2006) and enjoyed Quantum of Solace (2008) and Skyfall (2012) and couldn’t wait to see what this installment had in store, especially when they casted Christoph Waltz as the main villain. And while Spectre isn’t the film I had hoped it would be, it is still a thrilling, compelling, epic spy film. Following the events of the Skyfall mission, James Bond (Daniel…
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So far, I’ve posted the scariest movie scenes ever as well as the scariest movies of all-time. This list is going to cover the best movies to watch on Halloween based on specific genre. So depending what you are in the mood for Halloween night or any other time you want watch a scary movie, check these out. SLASHER – PSYCHO – (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960) Most people put Halloween (1978) or Friday the 13th…
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I don’t get scared too often at the movies. I’m not just saying that to be a tough guy, but it’s true. I think it is a combination of me being desensitized to blood, gore, and jump scares, as well as a lot of horror movies are not very good movies and are predictable. But, these movies right here, they got me. These are the ones that genuinely scared me. So if you’re looking for…
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Oscar season is in full swing and this looks like the most wide open race in years. There is no real frontrunner as of now, though some films have staked their claim as heavy favorites for nominations. Here are my most recent predictions for this year’s Academy Awards. You can watch all the trailers by clicking on the titles of films. BEST PICTURE: Spotlight played like gangbusters on the festival circuit and has…
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Room is the most emotional movie going experience I have had all year. It is a heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of hope, perseverance, and awakenings. It is filled with tension, raw emotion, sadness, and joy and features two dazzling performances from two young, talented actors. Room, adapted from the novel by Emma Donaghue, is told through the eyes of five year old Jack (newcomer Ethan Tremblay). He and his mother, Ma, (Brie Larson) are enclosed in…
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With it being Halloween, let’s talk scary movies. This list will look at specific scenes that scared the hell out of me. SPOILERS AHEAD, so be cautious if you haven’t seen any of these. You can watch each clip by clicking on the title of the movie. 5- “One of the Big Boys” – Scream 2 (Wes Craven, 1998) Knowing the ins and outs of the horror game should be able to…
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In my review for Sicario (check it out here), I wrote how it was hard for a director to follow up a masterpiece. The same can be said for a screenwriter. Aaron Sorkin’s last solo screenplay was for The Social Network in 2010. (He co-wrote Moneyball in 2011 with Steve Zaillian). The Social Network is an all-timer for me. It is expertly crafted and acted and captures the state of communication and technology in today’s…
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I grew up reading the Goosebumps books. They were fun, creepy, and well written. The idea of a Goosebumps movie had me intrigued and worried because this isn’t an exact adaptation of one specific book, which was fine because they did those very well with the television show. However, every creature from every book is in this movie and I was worried it was going to be a cheesy kids flick with Marvel syndrome of…
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Let’s pretend you hate strawberries. Now let’s pretend someone takes a bunch of strawberries and makes them look all fancy with chocolate, and some fancy sauce, and makes the strawberries look unrecognizable. You see this fancy treat and you get excited like, “Oh, that looks good.” And then you take a bite and realize it is a strawberry, becoming immediately disappointed because you hate it. You put the strawberry down and look at the others and…
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I have a slew of films I plan on seeing at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival. I can’t see all the movies I wish I could, but I have a pretty great slate ahead of me with some of my most anticipated movies of the 2015. Here are my five most anticipated movies of the 51st Chicago International Film Festival. 5 – Dheepan (Jacques Audiard) Jacques Audiard is a truly gifted director. His…
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