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Posted by on Mar 28, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews | 2 comments

Movie Review: “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

 

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“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is unlike any film you will see (or not see) this year.

Imagine plunging Charlie Chaplin, Quentin Tarantino, and the Coen Brothers into a giant blender and then pressing “puree” for the full 101 minutes.  That’s the succulent mix of zesty influences readily abundant in the latest film both written and directed by Wes Anderson, starring one of the best ensemble casts assembled for any film made in recent memory.

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Posted by on Mar 2, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews | 5 comments

Ellen Degeneres Was Terrible!

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I like Ellen DeGeneres.

I think Ms. DeGeneres is a wonderful talent and an inspiration to millions.

I was a big fan of her work both as a stand-up comedian and later when she had a prime-time hit television show on ABC.  I used to watch her show every week.

However:  She’s a TERRIBLE host of the Academy Awards show.

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Posted by on Mar 2, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews | 0 comments

2014 Academy Awards — My Predictions and Preferences

 

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I’ve watched every Academy Awards night presentation since 1972.  Haven’t missed a year since.  Tonight, the streak stays alive.

Here are my picks and preferences for each of the major categories:

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