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11 Great Films That Flew Under the Radar in 2008

11 Great Films That Flew Under the Radar in 2008

The equivalent of the wallflower you knew in high school that blossomed into a college beauty, here are eleven films that flew under the radar in 2008.

By Adam Sweeney on December 31, 2008 | Comments

Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008

Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008

As is customary this time of year, it is my duty (and honor) to present you my list of the Ten Best Films of 2008. And in the past year we’ve seen an interesting range of films, have we not?

By Neil Miller on December 31, 2008 | Comments

The 14 Must See Movies of Awards Season 2008

The 14 Must See Movies of Awards Season 2008

Are you an awards season junkie? Do you love to be able to sit there and look smart in front of your friends and family, most of whom only make it out to the movies once a year to see the latest Jim Carrey comedy, by being able to talk endlessly about all of the “important” movies of the year? If so, consider this your awards season to-do list.Fr

By Neil Miller on December 14, 2008 | Comments

Los Angeles Film Critics Name WALL-E Best Picture

Los Angeles Film Critics Name WALL-E Best Picture

Yesterday the Los Angeles Film Critics Association announced their 2008 awards, recognizing Pixar’s WALL-E as best picture.

By Neil Miller on December 10, 2008 | Comments

DVD’s I Bought This Week: December 9th

DVD’s I Bought This Week: December 9th

Brian Gibson loves to buy DVDs. Come with him on his weekly journey into the depths of credit card debt as he tells you what to buy, rent and avoid.

By Brian C. Gibson on December 9, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: Slumdogin’ in DC, Heath Ledger, Man on Wire and Oscar Snubbery

Oscar Beat: Slumdogin’ in DC, Heath Ledger, Man on Wire and Oscar Snubbery

Not a necessarily large update from the awards season warpath today, but there are quite a few different stories to talk about.

By Neil Miller on December 8, 2008 | Comments

Magnolia’s ‘Man on Wire’ Walks Above All Other Films

Magnolia’s ‘Man on Wire’ Walks Above All Other Films

Magnolia Pictures’ documentary release Man on Wire, which tells the story of Frenchman Philippe Petit’s daring dream of walking a tight-rope between the towers of the World Trade Center in ‘74, has emerged as the ‘Best Reviewed Film of All-Time.’

By Neil Miller on November 1, 2008 | Comments