...from all of us at The Awards Circuit, have an enjoyable and safe 4th of July!
Be sure to watch a movie with your dad...for some suggestions, here's my father, grandfather (yes, the same one who contributes to the site sometimes), and uncle's 5 favorite films of all time:
...or at least a partial disappointment. As you all have no doubt seen by now, my review of the film went up earlier today (you can find it here if you haven't seen it yet), and I obviously do not share in the opinion of some that Terrence Malick has crafted a masterpiece. I recognize the quality elements of the work, but it never came together for me. I figured I'd use this as a place for everyone to comment once more on the film (since it's generating a lot of chatter, not just on the site, too), now that it has been out for more than just a few days and the review is up to read and comment on. Have at it!
You know what that means ladies and gents...time to vote like you're a member of the Academy. Go here and get started, and feel free to use this as a place to do your FYC campaigns and chat about who and what may or may not get nominated.
Yes, we're off and running with Staff Predictions on the Main Page. They may be up later than some of you would prefer, but they're still earlier than the vast majority of other sites, so just keep that in mind. Check out the predictions here, starting with mine (which have changed somewhat from my original ones on the blog...those can be seen here for comparison) and Robert's, with the rest to come very soon! As always, be sure to let us know what you think about them.
Well, that remains to be seen, but the potential is certainly there, considering the script for The Beaver is kind of brilliant. I go over it in my Script Review of the film here, but suffice to say, Gibson has got an Oscar worthy role to play with (not to mention juicy supporting parts for supporting players Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawrence). The early word from screenings was very positive as well, so if audiences are willing to pay to see Mel again, this could be not just a critical hit, but a commercial one as well.
* Last week, Joey Magidson gave positive reviews of Source Code, Insidious, Super and Cedar Rapids. Michael Ward’s review of Hop is…not so kind.
* Joey’s DVD Pick of the Week is a tribute to Jim Carrey’s work in I Love You Phillip Morris.
* Anna Belickis honors her first actress highlighted for Women in Cinema…and she’s one of the best working today.
* Anna gives a recap of the third week of Dancing with the Stars.
* I take a look at the new releases for the weekend. What did you end up seeing?
* Finally, on a more serious note, staff writer John Foote gives us an update on his wife’s condition. Please keep both of them in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time…
* Last week Mike, Anna and Joey shared a slew of reviews for last week's new releases.
* Anna Belickis spotlights the career of Nancy Meyers in her “Women in Cinema” series.
* Joey's DVD Pick of the Week is an Oscar-winning favorite of the senior staff writer's from last year.
* Joey Magidson inspires some interesting debate with his choice for “Under the Circuit.”
