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‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ too overloaded with new characters to rise above mediocrity

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Jeff Pinkner Directed by Marc Webb USA, 2014 The distinct whiff of chaos pervades The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from its first scene, both narratively and visually. Because its director and writers aren’t likely intending on this sequel to a reboot to feel persistently, unavoidably …

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Seth MacFarlane soars as Oscars host

85th Academy Awards Hosted by Seth MacFarlane Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Directed by Don Mischer Aired Sunday, Feb. 24th at 8:30pm (ET) on ABC It’s fairly well-established tradition at this point that viewers love to trash the Oscars: the nominees, the winners, the speeches, the ceremony. It’s an easy target, especially for …

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‘Between Two Ferns’ releases the second part of a special Oscar edition two-parter

Earlier in the week, we brought you the first part of a Special Oscar edition of Between Two Ferns, the offbeat interview show hosted by comedian Zach Galifianakis. Today we bring you part two, which sees Galifianakis interview Jessica Chastain, Sally Field, “Daniel Day-Lewis”, and Bradley Cooper. **** (Source: Funny Or Die)

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BAFTAs 2013: Who is going to win? – part 2

Now that we are nearing the big awards of the season, it is time to revisit the nominations and predictions for the 2013 BAFTAs.  Part 2 will cover the following categories: (see part one here) Best Film Best British Film Leading Actor Leading Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Director The EE BAFTA …

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One of the best films of 2012, ‘Lincoln’ is a thrilling and exciting piece of American history

Lincoln Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Tony Kushner USA, 2012 The American political system is hopelessly fractured. Its legislators are viciously divided on how to govern the nation. The president, about to begin his second term in office on a groundswell of grassroots public support, is either too much or not enough of a …

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