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Black Panther

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Mark DuPré

I loved The Avengers when it first came out in 2012 (https://film-prof.com/2012/05/14/the-avengers/) for how well it answered the many challenges of a first superhero franchise film. But Black Panther may well be the best Marvel film yet. It’s gorgeous to … Continue reading →

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2016 Oscar Report

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mark DuPré

It’s true—the Oscar telecast is getting less and less interesting each year. There are many reasons for that, which we won’t get into here. But last night’s wasn’t the worst. It was saved by a controversy and several surprise—even … Continue reading →

Posted in Film-Related Articles | Tagged #OscarsSoWhite, 'Til It Happens to You, 2016 Oscars, Alejandro Iñárritu, Alicia Vikander, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Birdman or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, Bridge of Spies, Chris Rock, Concussion, Creed, Emmanuel Lubezki, Ennio Morricone, Ex Machina, Girl Scout Cookies, Gravity, Jimmy Nape, Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mad Max: Fury Road, Mark Rylance, Sam Smith, Spectre, Spotlight, Star Wars, Sylvester Stallone, The Danish Girl, The Hateful Eight, The Hunting Ground, The One Percent, The Revenant, Wild Wild West, Will Smith, Writing's on the Wall | Leave a comment

2016 Oscar Nominees—Best Supporting Actor

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Mark DuPré

It’s that time of year again, when Hollywood looks at itself, and works hard to look objective. It’s also a great time for Hollywood physical therapists, as the Oscars ceremonies are a great time for patting oneself vigorously on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film-Related Articles | Tagged Bridge of Spies, Christian Bale, Creed, Great Britain, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Mark Rylance, Oscar nominees, Spotlight, Sylvester Stallone, The Big Short, The Fighter, The Revenant, Tom Hardy, Tony Award | Leave a comment

2016 Oscars–first thoughts

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Mark DuPré

OK, they nominations are out. And the celebrating, sniping and whining has begun. But the nominations are not exactly shocking, and are in fact fairly predictable. There are a few surprises, though, and while not shocking, are at least attention-getting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Film-Related Articles | Tagged 2016, 2016 Oscars--first thoughts, 45 Years, A Beautiful Mind, Academy Awards, Adam McKay, Ali, Alicia Vikander, Anomalisa, Beasts of No Nation, Birdman, Boyhood, Bridge of Spies, Brie Larson, Brooklyn, Carol, Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, Creed, Denzel, George Miller, Halle Berry, Holocaust, Hungary, I Am Sam, Idris Elba, Inarritu, Inside Out, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, Lenny Abrahamson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mad Max: Fury Road, Michael B. Jordan, Monster's Ball, Oscars, Ridley Scott, Rocky, Room, Rooney Mara, Russell Crowe, Saoirse Ronan, Sean Penn, snub, Son of Saul, Spielberg, Spotlight, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Steve Jobs, Straight Outta Compton, Sylvester Stallone, The Big Short, The Danish Girl, The Hateful Eight, The Martian, The Revenant, Tom Hardy, Tom McCarthy, Training Day, Visual Effects, Will Smith | Leave a comment

Golden Globe Awards–2016

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Mark DuPré

Quote from the Golden Globes website about the members who vote: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is a non-profit organization, the members of which are international journalists based in Southern California. The HFPA has about members who disseminate information about … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Mark DuPré

Well, it turns out the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney didn’t destroy the franchise after all. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is fresh and retro, funny and serious, and certainly the most enjoyable action-adventure film of the year—and one that … Continue reading →

Posted in Film Reviews, Newer films | Tagged A Most Violent Year, Adam Driver, BB8, brownshirts, Carrie Fisher, Creed, Daisy Ridley, Disney, Domhnall Gleeson, Dreamcatcher, Finn, General Leia, Girls, Han Solo, Harrison Ford, Hitler, Inside Llewyn Davis, J. J. Abrams, John Boyega, Kylo Ren, Lawrence Kasdan, Leni Riefenstahl, Little Miss Sunshine, Lucas, Lucasfilm, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael Arndt, Millennium Falcon, Nazis, Oscar Isaac, Poe, Rey, Rocky, Star Trek, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Big Chill, Third Reich, Toy Story 3, Triumph of the Will, Wyatt Earp | Leave a comment

Creed

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Mark DuPré

Let’s hope that Creed doesn’t get completely lost in the rush of end-of-year films, including major franchise entries such as Mockingjay, Part Two and that upcoming Star Something…. Creed is both nostalgic and original, fresh and old-school. Yes, it can … Continue reading →

Posted in Film Reviews, Newer films | Tagged Boston Online Film Critics Association, Come Saturday Morning, Creed, Michael B. Jordan, Ricky.2, Rocky, Ryan Coogler, Sylvester Stallone | Leave a comment

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