The Ten Percent: Blazing Saddles (1974)

“Ninety percent of everything is crud.” – Theodore Sturgeon There is a strong case to be made that the western is the most versatile and quintessentially American of all film … Continue reading The Ten Percent: Blazing Saddles (1974)

Who’s got short shorts? TIFF’s Oscar short-film showcase: Part II – Animation

The Oscars are coming up, airing Sunday, February 22nd for over 40 million people. Yesterday I looked at one of the hardest to follow Academy categories, the award for best live … Continue reading Who’s got short shorts? TIFF’s Oscar short-film showcase: Part II – Animation

Who’s got short shorts? TIFF’s Oscar short-film showcase: Part I – Live Action

Every year at the Academy Awards, there’s a lull, one even more numbing than the Oscar for special effects or the latest garish train-wreck of a dance number. It’s when … Continue reading Who’s got short shorts? TIFF’s Oscar short-film showcase: Part I – Live Action

Michelle Williams Shines In My Week With Marilyn Blu-Ray

I don’t know about you, but the whole time I watched Dawson’s Creek, I never thought the girl next door would go on to receive three Oscar nominations by the … Continue reading Michelle Williams Shines In My Week With Marilyn Blu-Ray