Kristopher Tapley’s The top 10 shots of 2012: part two
by Felipe Rosa
Following up yesterday’s part one of his column, here’s the second part of Kristopher Tapley’s column. Enjoy the read! The top 10 shots of 2012: part two.
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Kristopher Tapley’s The top 10 shots of 2012: part one
by Felipe Rosa
This column by Kristopher Tapley from the blog In Contention is a favorite of mine. Every year, by the end of January, he lists his favorite shots of the previous year. He talks about them, both aesthetically and thematically, and usually brings a few words from the Director of Photography responsible for them. Agree or disagree, it’s always an enriching read. I encourage you to see for yourself in the link below. The top 10 shots of 2012: part one.
Categories: Non-Reviews
The Long Goodbye
by Felipe Rosa
The Long Goodbye: for the most part, an interesting if somewhat offbeat re-imagining of the story. It’s a convoluted story as only Raymond Chandler (and Ross Macdonald as well as a few others, but who is counting?) could tell, but some of it is lost in the translation. The general tone and pace are justified, but the central character became less clear in the process. Of course, almost everything directed by Robert Altman deserves a visit. (As a sidenote: I […]
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: crime, drama
Casting a Ballot – 2012 Oscars
by Felipe Rosa
And so we get to the big one, for now. As a reminder, these would be my votes (who, given the universe of the nominees, I believe should win), not who I think will win. (That post will come later.) I’m not giving my vote unless I’ve seen all nominees in a given category, and I’ll update this post if I’m able to do that at a later date. The Best Picture award, unlike the others, is voted in a […]
Categories: Non-Reviews • Tags: awards 2012
Mirror Mirror (2012)
by Felipe Rosa
Mirror Mirror: a somewhat new paint to a (very) classic car. Interestingly, one of two released within roughly a month. There isn’t, however, much to be seen here. The humour is quite low-key, acting in general is phoned-in, and the look is curiously artificial and cheap-looking. Not that it matters much, but it’s the best of the two. Read also: Snow White and the Huntsman
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: comedy, fantasy
Side Effects (2012)
by Felipe Rosa
Side Effects: effective film that is not quite what I expected it to be, and maybe the better for it (if for not other reason then catching me off guard). Capably directed and shot by Steven Soderbergh (the colors, however, are a bit on the ugly side), who above all gets a valiant piece of acting by Rooney Mara. The writing is engaging, if perhaps a bit too smart.
Categories: Film reviews • Tags: drama, thriller
Vem Sean Penn
by Felipe Rosa
The video below speaks for itself. Vem Sean Penn!
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Head Over Heels – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Head Over Heels: the fifth nominee for Best Animated Short is a bit rough-looking, but very inventive nevertheless, both visually and (what matters most) story-wise. Enjoy! (Sadly, the video is no longer available.)
Categories: Non-Reviews • Tags: animation, awards 2012, fantasy, romance, short
Adam and Dog – Full Short
by Felipe Rosa
Adam and Dog: yet another of the 5 nominees for Best Animated Short. Nice, simple story with good-looking stylized visuals. Enjoy! (Sadly, the viceo is no longer available.)
Categories: Non-Reviews • Tags: animation, awards 2012, short
Fifth about The Seventh 