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Tag: amy adams

award talk, reactions

The Contenders: VICE

Adam McKay cast a shiny lure out into the waters, and Oscar voters bit down hard.

Posted on February 19, 2019February 25, 2019
reviews

JUSTICE LEAGUE

In a time when we seem determined to pull ourselves apart, heroes can still come together.

Posted on November 21, 2017September 22, 2019
reviews

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

Consider the story as it is on the page, and not as you wish it was written.

Posted on December 4, 2016September 28, 2019
reviews

ARRIVAL

The time has come to listen more closely.

Posted on November 13, 2016September 28, 2019
trailers

New World Towers: ARRIVAL Trailer

A glimpse at a TIFF selection, and a note about my favorite part of it.

Posted on August 10, 2016August 14, 2016
trailers

Gods and Monsters: SUICIDE SQUAD & BATMAN v SUPERMAN Trailers

Looks like Warner is finally ready to get in the game, but have they drawn up the right play?

Posted on July 15, 2015June 5, 2017
trailers

The Look: BIG EYES Trailer

What do mean “original screenplay”?

Posted on September 24, 2014September 29, 2014
award talk

The Stars Are Out Tonight (Oscar Predictions – Best Actress & Best Actor)

Wondering whether Cate can weather the storm of controversy, and musing on the apex of the McConaissance.

Posted on February 28, 2014March 4, 2014
reviews

AMERICAN HUSTLE

We all want a taste of the finer things. Few are willing to work for it; many are willing to hustle for it.

Posted on December 20, 2013February 28, 2014
reviews

HER

In an age of increasing isolation, Spike Jonze tells a tale of a beautiful moment of connection.

Posted on December 18, 2013September 11, 2023
trailers

Hustle and Cuss: AMERICAN HUSTLE Trailer

If we’re making TIFF wishlists for titles still to come, this is really high on mine.

Posted on August 1, 2013August 5, 2013
reviews

MAN OF STEEL

We can be a great people; we wish to be. We only lack the light to show the way.

Posted on June 16, 2013June 5, 2017

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