VIRTUAL ROUND TABLE - The Oscars
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Before Midnight (2013)
by Mark Paglia
The Academy's nomination of sequels for "Best Adapted Screenplay" is seen by some as controversial. Mark Paglia reasons why it makes sense.
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Nebraska (2013) & American Hustle (2013)
by James Folta
Will Forte & Louis C.K. both took on more serious film roles this year with varying degrees of success.
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Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
by Luke Burns
In a move perhaps thematically appropriate to the film, Inside Llewyn Davis was almost entirely snubbed by the Oscars. Luke Burns takes another look.
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"The Moon Song" from the film Her (2013)
by Mike Yarsky
"The Moon Song" from Her stood out from the other Oscar nominees by seeming more "raw" - but is it really?
FILMS
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Evil Dead (2013) & The Evil Dead (1981)
by Adam Sweeney
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The Conjuring (2013)
by Adam Sweeney
Adam Sweeney likens watching The Conjuring (in the best way possible) to a terrifying viewing experience he had in High School.
ESSAYS & VIEWINGS
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by Mark Paglia
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by Allen Irwin
COLUMNS
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by Allen Irwin
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by Allen Irwin