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November 2015 Viewing Diary

Posted on December 1, 2015 by sheila

Spotlight (2015; d. Tom McCarthy) Excellent newspaper movie. I reviewed for Rogerebert.com. Supernatural, Season 11, Episode 4, “Baby” (2015; d. Thomas J. Wright) Perfection, both formally and structurally as well as emotionally and spiritually. Truth (2015; d. James Vanderbilt) Another … Continue reading →

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Review: Carol (2015); d. Todd Haynes

Posted on November 20, 2015 by sheila

I love Todd Haynes’ work and Carol is very very good. One of the most beautiful-looking films of the year. Painful and poignant. Had one issue with it, but overall, it’s gorgeous and profound. Based on the novel The Price … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on March 13, 2014 by sheila

— My new nephew is now here among us on earth, and I haven’t met him yet, but I have seen pictures and have received no less than 152 texts in the last four days from my brother to all … Continue reading →

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My Oscar picks

Posted on February 24, 2008 by sheila

These are not necessarily what I think SHOULD win – but what I think WILL win. I will not editorialize here in this post (except to say that the fact that Zodiac was snubbed all around is totally baffling to … Continue reading →

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