Genius pop culture commentary and opinions from film critic Tyler Wilson.
I’m a firm believer that good movies are relatively easy to find, and of the 108 movies I saw from 2011, I enjoyed quite a few of them. I just didn’t love very many. North Idaho has yet to receive late season standouts like “The Artist” or “A Separation.” Still, the calendar year hasn’t been […]
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It could have been much worse. Of all the 2011-released movies I saw this year (a little more than a hundred), most fell into the “merely OK” category. Like many of you, I chose not see some of the year’s obvious clunkers, like Adam Sandler’s cross-dressing “Jack and Jill” or the new “Chipmunks” movie. And,
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Let those teenagers have their “Twilight” saga. And let the kids suffer through another one of those wretched “Alvin and the Chipmunks” sequels. The movie I want to see again and again this holiday season is “The Muppets.” “The Muppets” won’t win any awards, and one could make a fair case that it isn’t even
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Reclusive filmmaker Terrence Malick tries to explain the meaning of all existence in “The Tree of Life,” a sprawling, non-linear drama now available on Blu-ray and DVD (but not on Netflix or Redbox until Nov. 8). The film enthralled some and frustrated more with its fragmented storytelling, minimalist dialogue and lengthy sequences in space and
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After a summer of sequels and 3D adventures, fall is finally here and moviegoers will be treated to… more sequels and 3D adventures. Continuing franchises include “Sherlock Holmes,” “Mission: Impossible” and yet another “Alvin and the Chipmunks” nightmare, and everybody and their dog is experimenting with 3D technology, including directing greats like Martin Scorsese (“Hugo”)
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So much for 3D being the savior of Hollywood. The major trend of summer 2011 has been the decreasing impact of the third dimension. Most every major release available in 3D this summer actually made more money from 2D presentations. Movie tickets aren’t so cheap anymore, and the added price of 3D isn’t exactly a
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Back in 2003, the concept of a theme park ride turning into a multi-billion dollar movie franchise sounded ridiculous to every sane person on the planet. Yet, “Pirates of the Caribbean” continues to dominate the box office. Most of the credit has rightfully gone to star Johnny Depp, who has played the mischievous Captain Jack Sparrow through four installments, including
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Anne Hathaway and James Franco host the Academy Awards on Sunday night, where “The King’s Speech” is set to collect the most trophies. Does “The Social Network,” or anything else for that matter, still have a chance at the big prize? Here are my best educated guesses as to who will win, as well as
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“The Social Network” and “The King’s Speech” will ultimately duke out for the year’s top prize, but there are other nominations and categories to consider. Here are my predictions, as well as a few long-shot picks that deserve more respect. Official predictions are in bold. Best Picture If there were only five nominees, it’d be
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Years from now, esteemed film scholars will decide the true great films from 2010. Until then, critics’ awards and Top 10 lists only give us an impulsive view of cinema in the past year. A Best-of list so soon after the new year can only be a gut feeling. With limited time and opportunity for
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