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Movies have been an integral part of my life. At one point in high school, I wanted to be a film critic. I did a study abroad program through the University of Georgia that allowed us to write critiques and reviews of films, plays, concerts and art shows. I worked at Blockbuster Video for 3 …
I love movies about food and cooking. Maybe it’s because I can’t cook? You know what they say about teachers... those who can’t do, teach. Those who can’t cook, eat and watch movies about cooking. The Good (Chef, The Hundred Foot Journey, Eat Drink Man Woman, Like Water For Chocolate), The Bad (Chocolat, No Reservations, …
Last night, I had the chance to screen Tolkien, a biopic about one of the greatest minds in literature and fantasy. I thought to myself, this beautifully crafted film is going to get lost among all of the summer blockbuster movies, and Fox Searchlight made a horrible decision not to release it during “nomination season” - between Thanksgiving …
Instead of Netflix & Chill (the G version), I will be going old school this holiday season, and reliving my college days. I have no internet or cable at home (financial restrictions and just plain preference - I'll get internet eventually), so I will be reading, watching DVDs and working extra hours. I have an …
Last month, I saw a sequel to a remake (Ocean's 8, which was actually a good movie on its own). The three previews were 1) an adaptation of a novel (Little Women - a modern setting just released, and a time period version due to come out next Christmas), 2) a sequel (Mamma Mia) and …
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How so? Atlanta is home to a thriving film economy thanks to a low cost of living, tax breaks to the film industry, and a workforce ready to contribute. You don’t even have to leave campus to see where some filming took place. Scenes from The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick, were filmed during …
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I watched a movie the other night, The Last Word. Along the lines of The Bucket List, On Golden Pond and Driving Miss Daisy, the movie examines an older person whose own worst enemy is themself, has estranged themself from loved ones, and needs a life-changing experience to re-examine existence. I enjoyed this movie for …
I attended a screening of the movie Spotlight last week. When it comes out Friday, please go see it. It's not a smash bang Bond or Jurassic Park or a superhero action flick, but you could argue that the real life Boston Globe reporters the movie is based on were superheroes for uncovering and stopping an …
I wrote this Sunday morning before watching Episode 7.10 - The Forecast. We've met some great characters in the Mad Men world, like Peggy, who transformed from the shy secretary to an independent woman and bold copywriter. And you can't forget Sally, who I first thought would become a mini- Betty, but we see her identifying with her …
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