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Archive for Film

Saoirse Ronan is Delightfully Versatile

Written By Bags Hooper

May 3, 2011 | (0) Comments

Character Approved actor Saoirse Ronan reunited with her Atonement director Joe Wright recently to give viewers Hanna, the first great action movie of the year. 2011 was already a great year for Ronan. She starred...

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Thomas McCarthy's Work is a Win Win

Written By Bags Hooper

Apr 15, 2011 | (0) Comments

In the past decade, Thomas McCarthy (The Visitor, The Station Agent) has made a name for himself as a writer/director who is not afraid to dive head first into the less sensationalized side of human...

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The Lincoln Lawyer is a Franchise in the Making

Written By Bags Hooper

Mar 30, 2011 | (0) Comments

The Lincoln Lawyer, based on the book by Michael Connelly, is anything but your typical legal tale. This is a character-driven movie, where great acting and story seamlessly come together in an excellent courtroom drama...

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Dame Maggie Smith: A True Role Model

Written By Bags Hooper

Mar 18, 2011 | (0) Comments

When it comes to Women's History Month, I always think of the strong female leaders who've played pivotal roles in our development. They are the matriarchs, teachers, and authority figures we look up to because...

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Ed Helms: Awkwardly Endearing and Always Honest

Written By Bags Hooper

Mar 11, 2011 | (0) Comments

Ed Helms is quickly becoming one of Hollywood's leading comedic actors. In The Hangover, he was the bashful husband who transformed into a full-fledged member of the Vegas trio. Now, in Cedar Rapids, Helms takes...

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Memorable Film Moments from the Oscars

Written By Bags Hooper

Feb 28, 2011 | (0) Comments

The 83rd Oscars season came to a close last night, and with it came a few memorable moments of heartfelt thanks, laughs, and music. The night opened up with a montage of 2010's hottest films,...

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Spike Lee: Beyond Entertainment

Written By Bags Hooper

Feb 8, 2011 | (0) Comments

Spike Lee has inspired a generation of diversity in filmmaking. From the Oscar nominated Do the Right Thing to an emotionally poignant and thorough documentary on Hurricane Katrina, Lee has always made it his business...

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Michelle Williams: The Quiet Storm in Blue Valentine

Written By Bags Hooper

Feb 2, 2011 | (0) Comments

Watching Blue Valentine is like taking in the rawest love story, stripping it of sensationalism, and revealing the honest emotion underneath. That's in large part due to the acting talents of Ryan Gosling (Half Nelson)...

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