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Bizz Buzz for 11/22/13
You can read gossip in any super market tabloid. With the Bizz Buzz, you are privy to the machinations of behind-the-scenes Hollywood, coupled with my unique perspective.Just click on the pictures in...
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Blazing box office for 11/26/13
A mediocre super hero movie is better than an estrogen filled juvenile script. But that didn't stop a horde of Miley Cyrus wannabes from spending over $158 million for the second installment of the...
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OUTTAKES Report Card for "Inside Llewyn Davis"
A new format for the official OUTTAKES Movie Report Cards. I will now present these in List format, primarily because it is the preferred format for Examiner.com.Just click on each picture to see a...
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BIZZ BUZZ for 11/29/13
Here, dear readers, is yet another collection of the latest news from Tinseltown, filtered through the eyes of a jaded filmcritic, far more astute than those in the two-letter cities.Simply click on...
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The Bizz Buzz for 12/6/2013
While the flu bug prevented me from posting my weekly look at the theatre box office returns, I have recovered sufficiently for this week's irreverent look behind the Silver Screen.Merely click on the...
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Review for "Out of the Furnace"
"Out of the Furnace" received a lot of attention when it was filming here in Pittsburgh. Many of my students worked on the production. Still, all was not rosy, thanks again to the folks directing this...
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Box Office Report 12/10/2013
This week's box office returns are truly abysmal, compared to the past month. Total revenues were slightly over $93 million. The snow storm on the Eastern coast certainly played a factor, but the fact...
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OUTTAKES Report Card - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movie lovers were waiting for this flick for a year. Is it worth the wait? Find out, by scrolling through the photos of the Red Carpet Event and reading my captions. The first film was a Fist...
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Inside Llewyn Davis review.
Generally, I’m a fan of the films of Joel and Ethan Coen. They are quirky, but usually enthralling. They hit a sour note with “A Serious Man”, which was abysmal; and that note continues...
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Box Office returns for 12/17/13
This past weekend saw folks drop $147 million in ticket sales. That's actually about average, despite biggies like THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG, THOR: THE DARK WORLD, and a Disney...
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OUTTAKES - Frozen
Most fairy tales and fables are rather gruesome. While they may need toned down for the little kiddies, this desecration of "The Snow Queen" is nothing more than feminista propaganda.Click on the...
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OUTTAKES - Nebraska
Here's a clever little film worthy of accolades, but generally lost in the super hyped promotional campaigns of other films.Follow the photos' captions for my complete review. -30...
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OUTTAKES - Philomena
Because this film was released before it arrived in Pittsburgh, I could not avoid the pre-release hype. As such, I was looking forward to a delightful British comedy. What I watched bore no...
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OUTTAKES - American Hustle
"American Hustle" is receiving a multitude of promotional consideration for end of the year awards. Is it worthy of all those accolades? Not really. I'll tell you why, as you scroll through the...
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OUTTAKES - Saving Mr. Banks
Many times, starring in two strong movies at year's end can hurt an actor's chance of capturing gold. Tom Hanks may have placed himself in this predicament.The overall question with this film is, why...
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OUTTAKES - August: Osage County
This film version of the hit Broadway Play took me a bit by surprise. I liked the play, and couldn't help making comparisons. The play is better. The twists placed into the film, just don...
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OUTTAKES - Lone Survivor
Ending the year strong with a Fist of Fiore Award Winner. Scroll through the photos and the captions beneath will reveal why Lone Survivor is one of the year's best. -30...
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OUTTAKES ONLINE - Lone Survivor
Several years ago, “The Hurt Locker” took the film industry, and the Oscars by storm. Don’t be too surprised this year if “Lone Survivor” does the same. This film is solid from...
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OUTTAKES ONLINE - Grudge Match
So what if Rocky climbed in the ring with the Raging Bull? That’s the appeal of “Grudge Match”, but what it delivers is another old guys are better message without the sentimentality of “Last...
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Broadcast Critics Awards
Each year, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) holds its annual awards show, dubbed the Critics Choice Awards. This year, the show will be held Jan. 16th, and telecast on the CW Network.As a...
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