Monthly Archives: February 2011

Oscars! We’ll do it live! (Again [Again])

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

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Agenda Movie Club: The Fighter

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

The Fighter David O. Russell 2010 “What are they doing to us?” Alice Ward asks this of Micky over the phone while everyone is watching Dicky Eklund in his starring role in HBO’s “High on Crack Street” documentary. Alice doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Agenda Movie Club: The Kids Are All Right

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

The Kids Are All Right Lisa Cholodenko 2010 It’s been said that there are really only two stories: “Boy goes on a journey” and “a stranger comes to town.” I think this is both. I also think both stories go … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 18, 2011 by

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Agenda Movie Club: The Illusionist

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

The Illusionist Sylvain Chomet 2010 Reasonable people can disagree about whether The Illusionist or Toy Story 3 deserves to win Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. I choose The Illusionist. The reason is pretty simple: It touched me emotionally far … Continue reading →

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Agenda Movie Club: Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1974

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1974 Julian Jarrold 2009 This is part of a trilogy, so really I should probably wait until I’ve seen all three movies before commenting. But you guys have been good boys and … Continue reading →

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Agenda Movie Club: Toy Story 3

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Toy Story 3 Lee Unkrich 2010 Damn you, Pixar, with your cleverness and your excellent movies. Up is still far and away my favorite of the Pixar films– while I always enjoy them about as much as you can, that’s … Continue reading →

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Agenda Movie Club: Casablanca

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Casablanca Michael Curtiz 1942 Simply: The greatest movie ever made. “Tonight he’ll be at Rick’s. Everybody comes to Rick’s.” “Your cash is good at the bar.” “What? Do you know who I am?” “I do, you’re lucky the bar’s open … Continue reading →

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Agenda Movie Club: Blue Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Blue Valentine Derek Cianfrance 2010 How’s this for a Valentine’s Day post? I had to go see this one by myself. I can’t imagine why Amy wasn’t interested in watching a young couple’s marriage disintegrate. Strange crowd, btw. There was … Continue reading →

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Agenda Movie Club: Robinson Crusoe on Mars

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

Robinson Crusoe on Mars Byron Haskin 1964 Have you guys heard of this one? I admit that I hadn’t until Criterion started blabbering about how awesome it was that they were releasing it on blu-ray. And you know what? It’s … Continue reading →

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