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The Bigger Picture: In Glorious 3D!
It is a time of economic turmoil. The markets are going berserk; reacting like the headless chickens we already knew them to be. Our nation faces numerous crises both domestically and overseas. And all
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Earnest Goes to the Movies
I recently had the pleasure of watching Darren Aronofsky’s film The Wrestler. This was after I wrote my Oscar tirade, though the experience I had in that film has only added to my furor.
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Hook, Line, and Sinker
Awards season. I don’t much care for this time of year. Sure, all the good movies get released around this time, but there’s something that overtakes Hollywood this time of year that really bothers
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Lies and Manipulation
The camera lies to you. Sure, that idea goes against everything you were raised to believe. Court cases often rely on photographic or videotaped evidence to prove guilt or innocence. Newspapers employ teams of
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Substantive Style
It’s nearly impossible to watch a summer movie these days without sitting through camera movements that make you wish you’d brought Dramamine. There is a reason that use of these camera movements has become
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Disaster Movie!
The average movie is mediocre at best. This is not meant as an insult to hardworking filmmakers. The simple fact of the matter is that few films in a given year can actually be
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Creating a World
What is the most important factor in the creation of a movie? Is it a good script, quality acting, or great visuals? Or is it something more? It is my personal belief that it
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