Time for the annual game we love to play around the RCC campfire: How Oscar got it wrong.
One For The Road [2011 Wrap-Up]
There are a number of reasons Devin Pike will look back on 2011 and smile. Chuckle. Pull his hair out. Gnash his teeth. Hopefully, the smile will be prevalent.
The RCC Staff Gives Their Picks On What Movies In 2012 They Look Forward To Seeing
I asked our staff of writers what movies in 2012 they most look forward to seeing. What about you? Let us know in the comment section below. Steve Norwood: In January, I look forward to three distinctly different films that open the year: Ralph Fiennes’ directing debut CORIOLANUS; Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller HAYWIRE; and Liam [...]
Uncle Steve Lists It All [2011 Wrap-Up]
Three Reasons To Observe The Human Condition 1. The Tree of Life, directed by Terrence Malick, U.S. “… the film’s core story of childhood is flawless, powerful work…” 2. The Arbor, directed by Clio Barnard, U.K. 3. The Mill & The Cross, directed by Lech Majewski, Sweden/Poland Nine Reasons Why “Formulaic” Can Be Great 1. [...]
The Year In Family-Friendly Film [2011 Wrap-Up]
2011 saw so many good quality family films, many of which are still in theaters now. This is a rarity, as the typical holiday season only includes one quality release that’s appropriate for children with the majority of the releases being for Oscar consideration. My article on the best family films of last year did [...]
The Year’s 11 Notable Cinematic Beards [2011 Wrap-Up]
As you might remember from last year, I dig beards in movies. I love them in all shapes, sizes, volume, and color. It’s gotten to the point where people come up to me now to let me know which beard they prefered in a particular film—and I am quite honestly honored that others have taken [...]
There Will Be No Bail Outs For These Box Office Flops [2011 Wrap-Up]
Movies and sports are kind of similar. There are certain teams that experts, critics, pundits, ad nauseum, all expect to perform at a certain level. The teams that spend lots of money on their players are expected to make a serious return on that investment. It’s the same thing in the movie world. If a [...]
Time To Pay The Piper [2011 Wrap-Up]
2011 has been an interesting year in film. We all know that January is the dumping ground for studios’ weakest releases of the year, but in 2011, that post-holiday period of crappy movies kept on going, with awful releases like “Just Go With It,” “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son,” and “Battle: Los Angeles” arriving [...]
The Movies We Gave All Our Cash [2011 Wrap-Up]
As we wrap up 2011, you’ll be able to see plenty of lists that tell you the best movies of the year. We all love ranking these things as it creates lots of debate and, well, it’s quite fun to do. Many times, these critic “Best Movies” lists don’t quite mesh with what you and [...]
Preston’s List: The Best, Worst, And Most Mediocre [2011 Wrap-Up]
“Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.” – The Dude It’s been a great year at the movies, especially in the latter half. Here are the best films of 2011 along with my honorable mentions, letdowns, and worst of the year. 1.) “The Artist” If you are thinking about skipping this film [...]
