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Best Actress Race: Portman vs. Bening vs. Kidman (????)

I’m trying not to pay too much attention to the “talking heads” about the Oscar race but when the pundits get bored they start talking… er, illogical. And that’s being polite. I understand at this stage of the game we are waiting for the televised awards to step things up a notch but the ridiculous … Continue reading

Favorite Films of 2010: “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World”

No Clue…Clue! “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” “Pilgrim” has SO much energy and moves at lightening speed with all of the videogame effects but there’s something sweet and innocent (young too) at it’s core which made me love it. Everyone has baggage that they bring to a new relationship. And boy, does Ramona have a ton of … Continue reading

Favorite Films of 2010: “Fish Tank”

Instead of posting my “Top Ten” list, I decided to post some of my favorite films of the year a few at a time (yes, it’s a series) since I have yet to see everything I wanted to. For now, I’m not ranking any of the films as I’m a very indecisive person and can’t make … Continue reading

The Year in Film

Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling in “Blue Valentine“ The title of this post is misleading because… I don’t have my list compiled yet. I’m already over 2010 (guess it’s a relief that it’s almost over) especially the films. Some great ones came out this year and although I have not seen them all yet, I’m … Continue reading

Oscar Predictions Commentary

Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon, and Jeff Bridges in “True Grit” As the first “La Film Nikita” post, we might as well dive in awards predictions. ‘Tis the season. For now, the predictions posted on the site will be for Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress or “the big six”. With the precursors behind us, “The … Continue reading