Oscar’s Gamble Pays Off

On June 24th, 2009, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it expanded the amount of Best Picture nominees from five films to ten. The reaction to this announcement was decidedly mixed- while some believed that this expansion would allow for more deserving films to achieve recognition (including comedies, which are rarely, if ever nominated for... Read More »

The Blind Side Review

The Blind Side is a film about escaping poverty and disadvantage and finally finding success. The story is based on the real life journey of NFL player Michael Oher who is adopted by the white upper class Tuohy family and given a proper education and loving support. Due to the help of his new family, Michael works hard to... Read More »