Tag Archives: Oscar: Writing

Judgment at Nuremburg (1961)

Posted on February 7, 2009 by

KOL Rating: SYNOPSISAfter the end of World War II, the world gradually became aware of the full extent of the war crimes perpetrated by the Third Reich. In 1948, a series of trials were held in Nuremberg, Germany, by an … Continue reading →

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MILK (2008)

Posted on November 29, 2008 by

KOL Rating: SYNOPSISGay Rights Activist. Friend. Lover. Unifier. Politician. Fighter. Icon. Inspiration. Hero. His life changed history, and his courage changed lives. In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay … Continue reading →

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Juno (2007)

Posted on July 31, 2008 by

SYNOPSISFaced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. REVIEWI had seen bits and pieces of this movie in the DVD store when I worked there and once with my aunt and … Continue reading →

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Juno (2007)

Posted on July 31, 2008 by

KOL Rating: I had seen bits and pieces of this movie in the dvd store when I worked there and once with my aunt and cousin, but the dvd crapped out. With a broken television, I decided to actually watch … Continue reading →

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To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

Posted on July 1, 2008 by

KOL Rating: DVD SYNOPSIS Proclaimed one of the 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time by the American Film Institute. Hollywood icon Gregory Peck won the Best Actor academy Award for his brilliant portrayal of the courageous understated hero Atticus … Continue reading →

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All About Eve (1950)

Posted on June 28, 2008 by

KOL Rating: An ingenue (Anne Baxter) insinuates herself in to the company of an established but aging stage actress (Bette Davis) and her circle of theater friends. And she does it so well, dripping with sweetness from every pore. What … Continue reading →

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No Country For Old Men (2007)

Posted on January 22, 2008 by

Once again, I happened across someone that had a bootleg of this movie. I am guilty of any crime in watching? If you found $2,000,000 dollars with a stash of heroin and some dead bodies, would you take the money. … Continue reading →

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Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Posted on December 17, 2005 by

KOL Rating: After seeing this movie, I wanna move to Wyoming and become a cowboy! I been joking that Brokeback Mountain is movie-making history, but seriously, it is! I have been so excited about this movie ever since I first … Continue reading →

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Crash (2004)

Posted on June 5, 2005 by

KOL Rating: A portrait of being human entwined with a crime on the streets of Los Angeles. I loved this movie for its honesty and edgy characterizations. While humans have our faults we can also rise to the occasion. There … Continue reading →

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Sideways (2004)

Posted on April 3, 2005 by

KOL Rating: What was all the hype over this movie? Not only did it take forever to tell the story, but the main character, was not even likable…at least not by me! I, for one, go to movies to escape, … Continue reading →

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