Hey, didn’t I predict last week that Cameron would lose to Bigelow? Really, the give-away was that Avatar wasn’t even nominated for Best Original Screenplay. Just as the Best Picture winner usually takes Best Director, it also generally gets one of the two screenwriting awards. Although my favorite nominee was actually Precious, I’m delighted that … Continue reading The Oscars
Month: March 2010
What’s Screening: March 5 – 11
Cinequest continues through Sunday, and the Asian American Film Festival starts Thursday. Oscar Night, Sunday evening (exact times vary from one theater to another). Don’t want to be alone as you watch James Cameron lose to his ex-wife? Join a live Oscar screening party at the Balboa, Cerrito, Lark, Rafael, or Roxie. Many are encouraging … Continue reading What’s Screening: March 5 – 11
A Couple of Quick Updates
Totally unconnected to each other: A new, 35mm print of The Red Shoes plays the Castro this Wednesday and Thursday night. I didn’t mention this in the newsletter because I haven’t seen this movie in decades, and didn’t really appreciate it then (I suspect I’d like it more, now). But even if you don’t care … Continue reading A Couple of Quick Updates
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