Tag: The Help

• 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

• WATCHING BEST PICTURE NOMINEES

  With the exception of an absolutely wonderful day of worship with my church family on Sunday, the Greenbeans spent most of the weekend trying to watch as many of the best picture nominees as possible.  Here are my impressions so far; in the order we have seen them. The Help–Okay, we saw this film about…

  Jamie Greening

  January 30, 2012

  Culture, Movies

  Brad Pitt, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, Oscars, The Academy Awards, The Help, War Horse, Woody Allen