Category Archives: 2011

The Woman In Black

Posted on March 25, 2012 by filmstruck

In the film, the eponymous Woman in Black seems bent on destroying every child in the dank North Britain village and Daniel Radcliffe sorely misses his wizard wand as he confronts the evil supernatural. Despite a less-than-convincing ending, The Woman … Continue reading →

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Oscar Winners 2012

Posted on February 27, 2012 by filmstruck

The Artist wins 5 Oscars – Costume Design – Music (original score) – Directing – Actor in a Leading Role – Best Picture Hugo wins 5 Oscars – Cinematography – Art Direction – Sound Editing – Sound Mixing – Visual … Continue reading →

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Oscar Predictions 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by filmstruck

The Oscars this year have recognized a recurring theme in all the best films made in 2011, while staying true to form by picking some nominees that display all the characteristics of a typical “Oscar” vehicle. Dysfunctional American families, racial … Continue reading →

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The Artist

Posted on February 21, 2012 by filmstruck

The Artist has “Oscar” written all over it, beginning at the flourishing overture that plays over the opening titles. I can imagine that soundtrack soaring in the background as Michel Hazanavicius walks up to collect his statuette for Best Director. … Continue reading →

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Hugo

Posted on February 20, 2012 by filmstruck

For those familiar with Scorsese’s work, his name conjures up a film reel of scenes ranging from Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, and The Departed. Hugo, then, is a tangential departure for Scorsese into … Continue reading →

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The Descendants

Posted on February 20, 2012 by filmstruck

2011 was the year of movies about men – touching themes of fatherhood, filial attachment, ambition, love; about the heights that men could rise to, and the depths to which they could fall, given the right impetus. The Descendants is … Continue reading →

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The Oscar Nominees 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by filmstruck

The list is out. I’m going to put the review I was writing on hold to offer my opinion (to whom it may concern) on the list that aspires to recognize the year’s best films. Full nominee list here: http://oscar.go.com/nominees … Continue reading →

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Warrior

Posted on January 13, 2012 by filmstruck

Warrior is a movie full of clichés, but its treatment is so gripping and its acting so powerful, that it transcends its genre and becomes a grand spectacle of epic proportions and a great deal of heart. I didn’t think … Continue reading →

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The Ides of March

Posted on January 11, 2012 by filmstruck

With a staggering array of stars, the return of George Clooney as director, and a title that evokes associations with Shakespeare, I expected The Ides of March to be a grand spectacle, the kind that may have played out on … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre (2011)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by filmstruck

There are some books – notably by the Brontes, Austen and Dickens – that withstand the test of time and bear multiple revisits. No wonder then that several adaptations of their novels have been committed to film, with varying levels … Continue reading →

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