Tag: The Artist

• BEST PICTURE OSCAR ROUNDUP 2012

  In two previous posts (here and here) I have given my initial reactions to the 9 films which are nominated for best picture.  Here are some themes and trends I found curious. 1.  The similarity in plot between Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Hugo is uncanny.  Absent father tragically killed.  Check.  Mysterious object needing […]

  Jamie Greening

  February 20, 2012

  All, Movies

  Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, The Artist, The Descendants, The Help, The Tree of Life, War Horse

• FINALLY FINISHING BEST PICTURE NOMINEES

  This is the second of three posts I’ve planned on the Oscar nominees for best picture.  It has taken a while to watch all nine.  We finally finished last night with a showing of “The Artist.”  It is such an obscurely released film that we had to drive almost 45 minutes just to find a […]

  Jamie Greening

  February 17, 2012

  All, Culture, Movies

  Best Picture, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Hugo, Martin Scorsese, The Artist, The Descendants, The Oscars