Monday, February 17, 2014

Cutie and the Boxer

This was nominated because it's the only documentary not about war. (Well, war of the heart, I suppose.)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2355540/

The Armstrong Lie

A not-surprising spotlight on the consistent denials, without the needed discussion of delusional tactics.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638364/

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Philomena

Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay solely on the strength of the car conversations, I believe.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Blue Jasmine

Blanchett succeeds in making us feel for her poor little rich girl act.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2334873/

The Hunt

The difference between Mads Mikkelsen in this year's Danish Oscar entry and last year's is about 40 trillion kilometers.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2106476/ (Original title: Jagten)

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Being Human (UK series): Season 5

I suppose I should be grateful for 5 seasons of this eloquent show. (I'm also quite keen on that absolute last shot.)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1349938/

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

More geek cool here ("no soy soy latte?") but it doesn't quite reach the level of the first endeavor.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1985966/