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2013 Golden Globes Week: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Questions On Gender and Torture, Gives No Easy Answers

Jessica Chastain as Maya in Zero Dark Thirty Written by Megan Kearns. | Warning: Spoilers ahead!! Driven, relentless, bad-ass women in film always hold a special place in my heart. Ripley from Alien and Aliens, Patty Hewes from Damages, Carrie Mathison from Homeland. Maya, the female protagonist of Zero Dark Thirty, is no exception. But … Continue reading “2013 Golden Globes Week: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Questions On Gender and Torture, Gives No Easy Answers”

2013 Golden Globe Nominees

Here’s the list for the main categories. If we’ve talked about them on Bitch Flicks, those pieces are hyperlinked. Movies Best Picture, Drama“Argo”“Django Unchained”“Life of Pi”“Lincoln”“Zero Dark Thirty”Best Picture, Musical or Comedy“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”“Les Misérables”“Moonrise Kindgom”“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”“Silver Linings Playbook” Best DirectorBen Affleck, “Argo”Kathryn Bigelow, “Zero Dark Thirty”Ang Lee, “Life of … Continue reading “2013 Golden Globe Nominees”

Women & Gender at the 2012 Indie Spirit Awards

(L-R): ‘Pariah’ Producer Nekisa Cooper & Writer/Director Dee Rees, winning John Cassavetes Award So I groaned the moment I discovered Seth Rogen was hosting the Independent Spirit Awards, which aired last Saturday night on IFC. I mean, after his shitshow appearance at the Golden Globes, making that sexual harassment comment to Kate Beckinsale on-stage, I’m … Continue reading “Women & Gender at the 2012 Indie Spirit Awards”

2012 Oscar Nominations Roundup

The Oscars air this Sunday night on ABC. Thanks to all who contributed reviews of this year’s Academy Award nominees! Best Picture: The Artist The Descendants reviewed by Stephanie Brown Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close reviewed by Jennifer Kiefer The Help reviewed by elle Hugo reviewed by Scott Mendelson Midnight in Paris reviewed by Megan Kearns … Continue reading “2012 Oscar Nominations Roundup”

2012 Indie Spirit Nominations Roundup

The Indie Spirit Awards air this Saturday night on IFC. A big thanks to all who contributed reviews of the Indie Spirit nominees. Best Feature: The Descendants reviewed by Stephanie Brown The Artist reviewed by Candice Frederick Take Shelter reviewed by Carrie Nelson Drive reviewed by Leigh Kolb Beginners reviewed by Megan Ryland 50/50 reviewed by Josh … Continue reading “2012 Indie Spirit Nominations Roundup”

Indie Spirit Best Feature Nominee: Take Shelter

Take Shelter (2011) This is a review from Monthly Guest Contributor Carrie Nelson. Writing about Take Shelter for a website like Bitch Flicks is a challenge. Certainly, I can write endlessly about why I loved Take Shelter. There is no doubt in my mind that it was the best film I saw in 2011. I … Continue reading “Indie Spirit Best Feature Nominee: Take Shelter”

Oscar Best Picture Nominee: The Tree of Life

This is a guest review by Lesley Jenike. ———- I saw Terrance Malick’s The Tree of Life in a tiny, packed theatre in my hometown on my birthday last year. Of course I’d read around about the film before going to see it, and I fully anticipated its more “controversial” elements, but I wasn’t really … Continue reading “Oscar Best Picture Nominee: The Tree of Life”

Oscar Best Picture Nominee: ‘The Help’: Same Script, Different Cast

The Help is nominated for four Oscars (Best Picture, Best Actress (Viola Davis), and Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Chastain & Octavia Spencer), and has garnered numerous other nominations and awards. This piece, by guest writer elle, first appeared at Bitch Flicks on October 5, 2011.  The Help (2011) A caveat: I have not seen The Help. I … Continue reading “Oscar Best Picture Nominee: ‘The Help’: Same Script, Different Cast”

Call for Writers — UPDATE!

Last week, we put out a call for writers to submit reviews and character analyses of both the Independent Spirit and Oscar nominees in the best picture and acting categories. We’ve gotten a wonderful response, so I want to give up an update on what’s left.  All submissions must be received no later than Friday, … Continue reading “Call for Writers — UPDATE!”

2012 Oscar Nominations

  I just watched the live announcement of the Oscar nominations. My only thoughts right now are 1) Where the hell is Tilda Swinton’s nomination for We Need to Talk About Kevin? 2) Did Woody Allen’s piece of shit film Midnight in Paris seriously get a best picture nomination? 3) Yay Melissa McCarthy! 4) The … Continue reading “2012 Oscar Nominations”

2012 Independent Spirit Award Nominees

2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards Although the Spirit Award nominees were announced some time ago, we haven’t covered them until now. And, since the Academy Awards air the day after the Spirit Awards, I always think of the two in tandem. If the Golden Globes (and the Oscar buzz) are any indication, however, it looks … Continue reading “2012 Independent Spirit Award Nominees”

2012 Golden Globe Nominations

Here they are! I don’t have much to say about these (yet), but if we’ve reviewed them or commented on them, I’ll link you up. Best Motion Picture — Drama “The Descendants”“The Help”“Hugo”“The Ides of March”“Moneyball”“War Horse” Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama Glenn Close, “Albert Nobbs”Viola Davis, “The Help”Rooney … Continue reading “2012 Golden Globe Nominations”