What to Expect When You’re Expecting has been the go-to pregnancy “bible” for almost thirty years. You would be hard pressed to find a nursery without the book on the shelves. Now Lionsgate films has adapted the book into an ensemble movie. This time, the men share the spotlight with their expectant wives as...
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It’s time for us to offer up our favorite non-nose-related picks! In fact, to avoid any confusion, let’s change that right now from “picks” to “selections.” We’ll add more contributors’ selections as they come in. Grace’s Selections: Picture: The Artist. Moneyball is a good movie but doesn’t transcend well-made Hollywood biopic. Descendants is my least favorite...
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On this episode of the Almost Locals Only podcast John and Shannon give their reviews of the Liam Nesson staring The Grey. They also discuss A Dangerous Method and this Tuesday’s Academy Award nominations, and the snubs that always come every year with them. Show notes (podcast recorded Thursday January 26, run time 39mins...
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The nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards were announced this morning. The awards will take place on Sunday, February 26. Films receiving the most nominations were Martin Scorsese’s Hugo (11 noms) and silent film The Artist (10 noms). Best Picture The Artist The Descendants Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close The Help Hugo Midnight in...
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On this episode of the Almost Locals Only podcast John, Shannon and Nat get together for the third year running to talk their favorite films of the year 2011. Great goodness that concession stands packed with snacks salty and sweet! Give the show a listen! Show notes (podcast recorded Wednesday January 18, run time...
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AKA “the craziest crap you will see today”. I don’t even know who these guys are, but I was immediately obsessed with them after watching this (very NSFW) trailer for their upcoming 2012 movie. It is chock-full of inappropriate stuff: Hacked off appendages Wolves in a foodcourt Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Will Forte, Jeff...
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Here’s one that has been on our radar for a while. Like Crazy sounds like the perfect fall movie, and it is getting some great critical acclaim. The official synopsis: “A love story is both a physical and emotional tale, one that can be deeply personal and heartbreaking for an audience to experience. Director...
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This is the time of year every movie lover worth his salt pops out their annual list of “best horror films” and such. I decided to put a twist on the list this year by offering up a smattering of films that will make any parent cower in the corner. Thankfully, this is not...
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Well, the festival has come to a close. There were plenty of great movies, good people and fun was had by all. Here’s a recap of the final day: Another Planet. Directed by Ferenc Moldoványi Another Planet is an ethereal documentary that, spanning four continents, tells the stories of various impoverished and despondent children. It...
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Take one look at Bob Forrest and it becomes obvious that this guy has a story. His shaggy hair, thick rimmed glasses, pitted skin and twinkle in his eye show a man with an individuality, kindness and passion that can only come from an acquired wisdom. He’s the type of guy I dream of...
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