Posted by James Brown on Tuesday, December 29, 2015,
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0.00% Water
Carol
Directed By: Todd Haynes
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, and Jake Lacy
I've just about covered all the films in the mix this awards season, excluding The Revenant and 45 Years. Throughout this year’s litany of films, I've mentioned that there was an uptick in the number of adaptations, and I still believe this holds true. The Danish Girl, The Big Short, and Concussion have all continued this trend over the last couple of weeks. Now, we have yet ano...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, October 12, 2014,
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0.06% Beer or Wine
Pride
Directed By: Matthew Warchus Starring: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, Ben Schnetzer, and George MacKay
I don't normally talk about LGBT rights, but it's been an eventful week on the gay marriage front. I am not a proponent of homosexuality. However, I am a proponent of people having the free will to do whatever they believe as long as it does no harm to others. The Supreme Court I typically love to hate surprised me and, for all intents and purposes, legaliz... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, November 3, 2013,
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0.03% Wine Coolers
Blue is the Warmest Color
Directed By: Abdellatif Kechiche
Starring: Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux
Since founding STMR, I've been to more movies than I care to count. Because of this, I've seen and interacted with all kinds of audiences. Until last night, I thought I had seen it all. When I attended a screening of Blue is the Warmest Color, however, I checked off one more thing I never could have anticipated, especially at an independent theater. As you may know, Palme d'Or winner Bl... Continue reading ...
