So we have reached the halfway point of the film year, therefore Oscar predictions start to morph into the blood sport they usually are. I’ve already given my opinion on the film year so far, but I thought it was time to revisit the Oscar predictions.
Verdict: The Bling Ring could have been an interesting exploration of vices but this film is just as vapid as it’s protagonists. It’s all surface delights that fade away. Outside of the first Paris break in and the robbing of Audrina Patridge’s house, there’s no visualy interesting elements. Isreal Broussard and Emma Watson are the
Whether they are slow or fast, there’s something inherently terrifying about a zombie, stripped of all humanity, coming right at you with no remorse. Zombies might be the creepiest of all movie monsters due to the science they could actually appear in our world. So with this knowledge and the fact World War Z coming out I decided to make a list of the top zombie movies and man was it harder than I thought it would be. So take a gander at my semi foolish, but no less relevant list.
Summer movie news is usually dominated by talk of the latest blockbuster or trailer for the next great Oscar contender, but just this past week news broke that could have profound impact on more than just films. Via The New York Times, a judge has ruled in favor of the two unpaid Black Swan interns who sued Fox Searchlight for compensation. I’ve seen many opinions regarding the case over these here interwebs ranging from those who think this is a good thing to those who bemoan the case. Therefore, it is only fitting that I throw my hat in the ring.