Carol

☆☆☆☆☆

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Based on the novel "The Price of Salt," "Carol" is a beautiful story of a woman who falls in love with another woman.
The performances are strong and subtle (Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara), and the film creates a mood that captivates the viewer.

Look for more award nominations for this film (best actress, best supporting actress, best picture).
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Some may want more emotional impact.

Rated R
1 hr. 58 min.

Visit the official website and see the trailer.

Joy

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Yes...this story of the woman who invents a mop is not only engaging...but it also offers great performances, laughs, inspiration, and a few tears of joy.
Jennifer Lawrence gives a Golden Globe nominated performance as Joy.
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Isabella Rossellini is miscast as Trudy (love interest of Joy's grandfather...Robert De Niro).

Rated PG-13
2 hr.

Visit the website and watch the trailer.

The Danish Girl

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander give award winning performances as artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (respectively) in this moving love story (based on true events) of a couple loving each other in spite of the husband coming to terms with being transgendered.
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This is what some might call a tragic love story...and (aside from the ending) it lacks emotional impact.

Rated R
2 hr.

Visit the official website and see the trailer.

Sisters

☆☆☆1/2

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The comedy team of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler produce and star in this fun (and at times laugh out loud) holiday season comedy about two sisters who decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell the family home.
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The screenplay (the party) gets a little out of control.

Rated R
1 hr. 58 min.

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Trumbo

☆☆☆☆

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Based on a true story, "Trumbo" is the engaging story of Dalton Trumbo (strong performance by Bryan Cranston)...one on Hollywood's best screenwriters until he was added to the Hollywood blacklist.
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The screenplay is engaging...but slow moving.

Rated R
2 hr. 4 min.

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The Good Dinosaur

☆☆☆☆

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Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" is the heartwarming story of Arlo, a dinosaur who makes an unlikely friend.
This film delivers some of the best animation to date...along with an all-star cast including Frances McDormand, John Lithgow, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Hader, and Judy Greer
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The story could have been stronger.

Rated PG
1 hr. 40 min.

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Spotlight

☆☆☆☆1/2

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"Spotlight" is the compelling story of the Boston Globe's investigation and ultimate story regarding allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church.
All star cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Billy Crudup, Stanley Tucci, and John Slattery.
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The actors don't all get to show the depth of their talent.
Some say the story is several years too late.

Rated R
2 hr. 7 min.

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Brooklyn

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Once in a great while...a movie comes along that is so satisfying. "Brooklyn" is one of these movies. Saoirse Ronan gives a wonderful performance as Eilis Lacey, a young woman who leaves Ireland for opportunities in America. Once she is settled in Brooklyn, she must go back home...and then decide if she will ever return to the man she met in America.
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This story may be a little "quiet" for many movie goers.

PG-13
1 hr. 51 min.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

☆☆☆☆

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The final chapter of the "Hunger Games" series offers excitement and non-stop action as Katniss Everdeen (perfectly cast Jennifer Lawrence) leaves District 13 to kill President Snow and save the citizens of war-torn Panem.
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Tough to live-up to the first few installments in this franchise.

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 16 min.

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Room

✩✩✩✩1/2

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"Room" tells the story of a women who gives birth to a son after a few years of captivity. "Ma" and her son "Jack" live in the one room shed for five years before they manage to come-up with a plan to escape. Brie Larson (Ma) and Jacob Tremblay (Jack) give award winning performances in this powerful and emotional story.
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The second half doesn't offer the same "power."
Too often child actors do not get the recognition they deserve...and Jacob Tremblay deserves recognition.

Rated R
1 hr. 53 min.

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Miss You Already

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Written Review Coming Soon

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 52 min.

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Burnt

☆☆☆1/2

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"Burnt" is the engaging story of Chef Adam Jones (well-played by Bradley Cooper) who returns to the restaurant world looking to redeem himself (by earning 3 Michelin stars) after losing everything due to drugs and alcohol.
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Foodies may appreciate the focus on preparing food. Sometimes it seems it is more about that than the actual story.

Rated R
1 hr. 40 min.

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The Martian

☆☆☆☆

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In this powerful story...Matt Damon gives an excellent performance as Astronaut Mark Watney, who was left behind for dead on a special Mars mission.
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It's predictable...but the ending still manages to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

PG-13
2 hr. 14 min.

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Steve Jobs

☆☆☆1/2

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An interesting slice of Steve Jobs' (strong performance by Michael Fassbender) life through behind the scenes product launches. The story helps to reveal not only Jobs' genius, but also his struggle with fatherhood.

All star cast includes Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, and Jeff Daniels.
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The story is "thin," and Jobs' character is an unlikeable bully.

Visit the official website and watch the trailer.

Rated R
2 hr. 2 min.

The Intern

☆☆☆☆1/2

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"The Intern" is the well-written and truly funny story of Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) a retired businessman who applies and becomes an intern for an online fashion website headed-up by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). An unlikely, but heart warming, connection develops between Ostin and Whittaker.
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Hathaway's husband may have been miscast.
Ignore any negative reviews, and go see this feel-good movie.

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 1 min.

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Grandma

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Lily Tomlin gives one of her best performances to date in this entertaining and touching story of Grandma and Granddaughter (Sage played by Julia Garner) coming together for a day that changes their family forever.

The audience laughed and cried in this truly satisfying movie.
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Don't pay attention to any negative reviews. This one is worth seeing!

Rated R
1 hr. 22 min.

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Drown

☆☆1/2

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"Drown" is the award-winning film starring Matt Levett as Len Smithy, a championship lifeguard in Australia, who is struggling with his feelings for Phil, a new lifeguard at the club.
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The character of Len is over-written. He is a homophobic gay man who has such self-hatred that his out of control anger and bullying do not seem to ever let-up.

Unrated
1 hr. 33 min.

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The Gift

☆☆☆1/2

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In this psychological mystery drama, Jason Bateman (Simon) and Rebecca Hall (Robyn) star as a young married couple who have a chance meeting with a man from Simon's past, who takes their lives in an unexpected direction.
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Other critics are much more impressed with the what they call "twists and turns."
The twists were not really twists.

Maybe it's best if you do NOT watch the trailer (link below) first. Way too much is revealed.

Rated R
1 hr. 48 min.

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Ricki and the Flash

☆☆☆

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Once again Meryl Streep proves she can do anything!
Ricki (Streep) is an aging rocker, who after choosing career over family, comes back after several years to support her daughter through a devastating break-up.
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The screenplay, written by Diablo Cody, is poorly written. The story has underdeveloped situations and characters, and the adult daughter was seriously "over directed."
Streep elevates any movie she is in...thus the third ☆.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 42 min.

Visit the website and watch the trailer.

Ant-Man

☆☆☆

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The talented Paul Rudd stars in this enjoyable Marvel movie as Scott Lang (Ant-Man), an ex-con father trying to live a crime free life.

If you want a light and fun superhero movie. This one is for you and the kids.
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Less exciting than most Marvel superhero movies.

It is tough to see how Ant-Man will fit-in with the Avengers on film.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 55 min.

Visit the official website and see the trailer.

Trainwreck

☆☆☆☆1/2

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"It Girl" Amy Schumer gives a hilarious performance as a commitment phobic woman who meets a man that might change everything.

The audience laughed out loud throughout this truly funny rom-com.
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Some may be disappointed that this movie ends-up taking the "traditional" rom-com path, but do not let that stop you from seeing this film.

Rated R
2 hr. 2 min.

Visit the official website and watch the trailer.

Amy

☆☆☆☆

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A fascinating look into the tragic life of one of the most talented singers of our time. Director Asif Kapadia weaves together footage of Amy Winehouse's talent and struggles that will make you smile and bring a tear to your eye.

Amy's music was highlighted by showing her lyrics on the screen as she sang.
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Felt somewhat incomplete.

It's hard to watch her downward spiral...so very sad.

If you do not know her music...do yourself a favor and check out "Back to Black."

Rated R
1 hr. 30 min.

Visit the official website and see the trailer.

Magic Mike XXL

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It's fun to see these guys back together (minus a few) doing what they do best.
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The story is weak, not as much dancing as you would expect, and an odd storyline regarding Jada Pinkett Smith.

Rated R
1 hr. 55 min.

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Inside Out

☆☆☆☆

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"Inside Out" is the enjoyable story that goes inside pre-teen Riley's mind showing that her emotional control center is guided by a clumsy cast of characters including Amy Poehler (Joy), Bill Hader (Fear), Phyllis Smith (Sadness), Lewis Black (Anger), and Mindy Kaling (Disgust) who occasionally mix things up a bit.

Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith give excellent performances.
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A little more emotional connection would help.

Rated PG
1 hr. 34 min.

Visit the website and see the trailer.

Ted 2

☆☆☆1/2

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Seth MacFarlane brings the teddy bear (Ted) back to life once again in this comical story of Ted and his best friend John (Mark Wahlberg) trying to prove that even though he is a bear...he is a real person.

Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg have great chemistry.
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Some of the jokes are silly and over the top.

Not quite as funny as the first...but worth seeing!

Rated R
1 hr. 55 min.

Visit the official website and watch the trailer.

I'll See You in My Dreams

☆☆1/2

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"I'll See You..." is the story of Carol (strong performance by Blythe Danner)...a widow who is trying to begin a new life after years of being alone.

Outstanding All-Star Cast (June Squibb, Sam Elliott, Mary Kay Place, Malin Akerman, Rhea Perlman, and Martin Starr)
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The story just doesn't take off. It is somewhat grim...and doesn't elicit any emotion.

Such a talented cast...but too little in the screenplay to allow them to shine.

PG-13
1 hr. 35 min.

Visit the movie website and watch the trailer.

Jurassic World

☆☆☆1/2

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Chris Pratt ("The Office") and Bryce Dallas Howard star in "Jurassic World" the next installment of of the "Jurassic Park" series. This films offers plenty of action, good special effects, and fun.
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It's hard to beat the original.

The product placement is a little "heavy handed." At times it felt like a Mercedes-Benz commercial.

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 3 min.

Visit the website and see the trailer.

Spy

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Melissa McCarthy brings laughs, action, and some kick-butt fight scenes as CIA analyst Susan Cooper...who volunteers to go undercover to catch an arms dealer and save the world from a potential disaster.

"Spy" gets an extra half star for creating a character for McCarthy that goes well beyond her "Tammy" and "Identity Thief" characters.
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A little silliness...but really not an issue.

Don't leave too early. There is a short scene after the credits.

Rated R
1 hr. 57 min.

Visit the website and see the trailer.

Pitch Perfect 2

☆☆☆☆1/2

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The national champion Barden Bellas are back, and they deliver the music and the laughs.
After a performance disaster at Lincoln Center, the Bellas have to fight their way back to the top.

If you want to have fun...see this movie.
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The writers made one big mistake...all but one Bella graduated from college at the end of this sequel.

Don't pay attention to any bad reviews.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 54 min.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

☆☆☆1/2

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Fans of the Avengers franchise will enjoy this action packed film that brings together all of our comic-book favorites: Iron Man, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow, Captain American, and Hawkeye.
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Maybe the expectations were too high, but this one just didn't deliver.

Also...the love story seems forced.

Rated PG-13
2 hr. 21 min.

Visit the official website and watch the trailer.

Monkey Kingdom

☆☆☆☆

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Filmed in Southern Asia, "Monkey Kingdom" is an entertaining mix of documentary and family dramedy. Tina Fey narrates the story of a young mother who struggles in the monkey caste system to raise her family.

Truly amazing that a film crew can capture all this incredible footage to put together a real story.
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How could anyone really fault Disneynature's documentaries series? Proceeds from the films have planted millions of trees in Brazil, established thousands of acres of marine protected area in the Bahamas, and more.

Rated G
1 hr. 25 min.

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Home

☆☆☆☆

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"Home" is one of the best animated films in a long time thanks to an outstanding lead performance. If the Academy awarded actors for voicing animated characters, Jim Parsons would walk away with it for bringing to life the character "Oh."
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Ignore negative reviews.

Rated PG
1 hr. 33 min.

Visit the official website and see the trailer!

Danny Collins

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"Danny Collins" is the enjoyable story of an aging rocker (Al Pacino) who tries to connect with the son he never knew.

All star cast including Annette Bening, Bobby Cannavale, Jennifer Garner, and Michael Caine.
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Screen play suffers from predictable situations and an overwritten lead character.

Rated R
1 hr. 46 min.

Visit the website and watch the trailer.

Woman in Gold

☆☆☆☆1/2

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"Woman in Gold" tells the amazing true story of Maria Altmann (excellent performance by Helen Mirren) who, with the help of a young attorney (Ryan Reynolds holds his own with Mirren), fights to reclaim precious family art stolen by the Nazis 60 years earlier.

Well worth the price of the ticket...this film is one of those rare satisfying movies that will make you laugh...and bring you to tears.
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Ignore any negative reviews!

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 50 min.

Visit the website and see the trailer.

Insurgent

☆☆☆1/2

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"Insurgent" is the engaging story of "divergent" Tris Prior (strong and convincing performance by Shailene Woodley), who is on the run from Erudite leader Jeanine (Kate Winslet).
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Another story about another dystopian society that feels like a vehicle for the next installment.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 59 min.

Visit the website and see the trailer.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

☆☆☆☆

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In this entertaining story...we find our favorite residents still living at The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, and Diana Hardcastle). Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel), co-manager of the hotel, decides to expand his empire...but he loses focus of some of the most important things in his life as he fights to make his dream come true.

All-Star cast includes: Richard Gere and Tamsin Greig ("Episodes")
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This sequel is just a little too "lite" on story.

Rated PG
2 hr. 2 min.

Visit the movie website and watch the trailer.

Chappie

☆☆☆

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"Chappie" is the intriguing story of Deon Wilson (Dev Patel - "Slumdog Millionaire")...a man who creates the first robot that is able to think and feel (Chappie), but the robot is soon seen as a treat to society.

Also starring Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver.
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Even though the story is intriguing...it suffers from an uneven feel. At times it is charming...and at other times extremely violent.

Rated R
1 hr. 54 min.


Visit the website and see the trailer.

2015 Oscar® Winners

* starmoviereviews.com PREDICTION


Best Picture

*Birdman

Best Actor

*Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything)


Best Actress

*Julianne Moore (Still Alice)


Best Supporting Actress

*Patricia Arquette (Boyhood)


Best Supporting Actor

*J.K. Simmons (Whiplash)


Best Director

*Alejandro González Inárritu (Birdman)


Best Animated Feature Film

Big Hero 6


Best Adapted Screenplay

*The Imitation Game


Best Original Screenplay

Birdman

Best Cinematography

*Birdman


Best Visual Effects

*Interstellar


Best Documentary Feature

*Citizenfour


Best Documentary Short Subject

*Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1


Best Film Editing

Whiplash


Best Original Song

*Glory (Selma)


Best Production Design

*The Grand Budapest Hotel


Best Live Action Short Film

*The Phone Call


Best Animated Short Film

*Feast


Best Sound Editing

*American Sniper


Best Sound Mixing

*Whiplash


Best Costume Design

*The Grand Budapest Hotel



Best Foreign Language Film

*Ida


Best Makeup and Hairstyling

*The Grand Budapest Hotel



Best Original Score

The Grand Budapest Hotel

2015 Oscar Predicitions

Best Picture
"American Sniper"

"Birdman"

"Boyhood"
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"Selma"
"The Theory of Everything"
"Whiplash"



Best Actor
Steve Carell, "Foxcatcher"
Bradley Cooper, "American Sniper"
Benedict Cumberbatch, "The Imitation Game"
Michael Keaton, "Birdman"

Eddie Redmayne, "The Theory of Everything"

Best Actress
Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night"
Felicity Jones, "The Theory of Everything"

Julianne Moore, "Still Alice"

Rosamund Pike, "Gone Girl"
Reese Witherspoon, "Wild"

Best Supporting Actress
Patricia Arquette, "Boyhood"

Laura Dern, "Wild"
Keira Knightley, "The Imitation Game"
Emma Stone, "Birdman"
Meryl Streep, "Into the Woods"


Best Supporting Actor
Robert Duvall, "The Judge"
Ethan Hawke, "Boyhood"
Edward Norton, "Birdman"
Mark Ruffalo, "Foxcatcher"

J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"

Best Director
Alejandro González Inárritu, "Birdman"

Richard Linklater, "Boyhood"
Bennett Miller, "Foxcatcher"
Wes Anderson, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Morten Tyldum, "The Imitation Game"

Best Animated Feature Film
"Big Hero 6"
"The Boxtrolls"

"How to Train Your Dragon 2"

"Song of the Sea"
"The Tale of Princess Kaguya"

Best Adapted Screenplay
"American Sniper"

"The Imitation Game"

"Inherent Vice"
"The Theory of Everything"
"Whiplash"

Best Original Screenplay
"Birdman"
"Boyhood"
"Foxcatcher"

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

"Nightcrawler"

Best Cinematography
"Birdman"

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"Ida"
"Mr. Turner"
"Unbroken"

Best Visual Effects
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"
"Guardians of the Galaxy"

"Interstellar"

"X-Men: Days of Future Past"

Best Documentary Feature
"Citizenfour"

"Finding Vivian Maier"
"Last Days in Vietnam"
"The Salt of the Earth"
"Virunga"

Best Documentary Short Subject
"Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1"

"Joanna"
"Our Curse"
"The Reaper"
"White Earth"

Best Film Editing
"American Sniper"

"Boyhood"

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"Whiplash"

Best Original Song
"Everything Is Awesome," from "The Lego Movie"

"Glory," from "Selma"

"Grateful," from "Beyond the Lights"
"I'm Not Gonna Miss You," from "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me"
"Lost Stars," from "Begin Again"

Best Production Design
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

"The Imitation Game"
"Interstellar"
"Into the Woods"
"Mr. Turner"

Best Live Action Short Film
"Aya"
"Boogaloo and Graham"
"Butter Lamp (La Lampe au Beurre de Yak)"
"Parvaneh"

"The Phone Call"

Best Animated Short Film
"The Bigger Picture"
"The Dam Keeper"

"Feast"

"Me and my Moulton"
"A Single Life"

Best Sound Editing
"American Sniper"

"Birdman"
"The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies"
"Interstellar"
"Unbroken"


Best Sound Mixing
"American Sniper"
"Birdman"
"Interstellar"
"Unbroken"

"Whiplash"

Best Costume Design
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

"Inherent Vice"
"Into the Woods"
"Maleficent"
"Mr. Turner"

Best Foreign Language Film
"Ida"

"Leviathan"
"Tangerines"
"Timbuktu"
"Wild Tales"

Best Makeup and Hairstyling
"Foxcatcher"

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

"Guardians of the Galaxy"


Best Original Score
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"Interstellar"
"Mr. Turner"

"The Theory of Everything"

Still Alice

☆☆☆☆1/2

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"Still Alice" tells the chilling and emotional story of Alice Howland (outstanding performance by Julianne Moore) a professor who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease.

There is an excellent chance that this is Moore's Oscar WINNING performance.
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Extra ☆1/2 for Moore's performance...without that...this movie would not be nearly as good.

Rated PG-13
1 hr. 39 min.

Visit the website and watch the trailer.

Fifty Shades of Grey

☆☆☆☆

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Based on the best seller of the same name..."Fifty Shades..." is the intriguing story of a young woman (Anastasia played by Dakota Johnson) who meets meets and falls for Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan)...a complex man who admits to being "fifty shades of ------ up."
Looking at this film from a psychological viewpoint...the possible reasons for Grey's "interests" are fascinating.

Excellent soundtrack!
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The fact that Anastasia had the wherewithal to challenge Cristian...stand-up for herself and not give in to all of his requests saved this film.

Rated R
1 hr. 50 min.

Visit the website and watch the trailer!

American Sniper

☆☆☆☆1/2

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Bradley Cooper gives the best performance of his career in the true story of Chris Kyle...a sniper for the U.S. military...who because of his commitment to the U.S. and his fellow soldiers...serves four tours of duty in Iraq.
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Some scenes in Iraq are difficult to watch.

There were a few toddlers in the theater. This is NOT a film for young children.

Rated R
2 hr. 14 min.

Visit the official site and watch the trailer.

Whiplash

☆☆☆1/2

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"Whiplash" is the intense story of Andrew Neyman (excellent performance by Miles Teller), a young drummer fighting to be the best at his east coast music school. Neyman's instructor, Terence Fletcher (award winning...and Oscar nominated performance by J.K. Simmons), is musically gifted...but incredibly abusive to the members of his classroom band.
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Simmons' performance is outstanding, but the character is so abusive to the college students in his band that it is not only hard to watch...but hard to believe that he could hold the position for more than a few days.

Rated R
1 hr. 46 min.

Visit the website and see the trailer.

Selma

☆☆☆☆1/2

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"Selma" (Oscar nominated for best picture)is the moving story of the 1965 march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (excellent performance by David Oyelowo) from Selma to Montgomery to establish equal voting rights.
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Oyelowo's performance is Oscar worthy...but no nomination.


Rated PG-13
2 hr. 7 min.

Visit the website and watch the trailer.

2015 Oscar Nominations

Best Picture
"American Sniper"
"Birdman"
"Boyhood"
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"Selma"
"The Theory of Everything"
"Whiplash"



Best Actor
Steve Carell, "Foxcatcher"
Bradley Cooper, "American Sniper"
Benedict Cumberbatch, "The Imitation Game"
Michael Keaton, "Birdman"
Eddie Redmayne, "The Theory of Everything"

Best Actress
Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night"
Felicity Jones, "The Theory of Everything"
Julianne Moore, "Still Alice"
Rosamund Pike, "Gone Girl"
Reese Witherspoon, "Wild"

Best Supporting Actress
Patricia Arquette, "Boyhood"
Laura Dern, "Wild"
Keira Knightley, "The Imitation Game"
Emma Stone, "Birdman"
Meryl Streep, "Into the Woods"


Best Supporting Actor
Robert Duvall, "The Judge"
Ethan Hawke, "Boyhood"
Edward Norton, "Birdman"
Mark Ruffalo, "Foxcatcher"
J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"

Best Director
Alejandro González Inárritu, "Birdman"
Richard Linklater, "Boyhood"
Bennett Miller, "Foxcatcher"
Wes Anderson, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Morten Tyldum, "The Imitation Game"

Best Animated Feature Film
"Big Hero 6"
"The Boxtrolls"
"How to Train Your Dragon 2"
"Song of the Sea"
"The Tale of Princess Kaguya"

Best Adapted Screenplay
"American Sniper"
"The Imitation Game"
"Inherent Vice"
"The Theory of Everything"
"Whiplash"

Best Original Screenplay
"Birdman"
"Boyhood"
"Foxcatcher"
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"Nightcrawler"

Best Cinematography
"Birdman"
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"Ida"
"Mr. Turner"
"Unbroken"

Best Visual Effects
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"
"Guardians of the Galaxy"
"Interstellar"
"X-Men: Days of Future Past"

Best Documentary Feature
"Citizenfour"
"Finding Vivian Maier"
"Last Days in Vietnam"
"The Salt of the Earth"
"Virunga"

Best Documentary Short Subject
"Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1"
"Joanna"
"Our Curse"
"The Reaper"
"White Earth"

Best Film Editing
"American Sniper"
"Boyhood"
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"Whiplash"

Best Original Song
"Everything Is Awesome," from "The Lego Movie"
"Glory," from "Selma"
"Grateful," from "Beyond the Lights"
"I'm Not Gonna Miss You," from "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me"
"Lost Stars," from "Begin Again"

Best Production Design
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"Interstellar"
"Into the Woods"
"Mr. Turner"

Best Live Action Short Film
"Aya"
"Boogaloo and Graham"
"Butter Lamp (La Lampe au Beurre de Yak)"
"Parvaneh"
"The Phone Call"

Best Animated Short Film
"The Bigger Picture"
"The Dam Keeper"
"Feast"
"Me and my Moulton"
"A Single Life"

Best Sound Editing
"American Sniper"
"Birdman"
"The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies"
"Interstellar"
"Unbroken"


Best Sound Mixing
"American Sniper"
"Birdman"
"Interstellar"
"Unbroken"
"Whiplash"

Best Costume Design
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"Inherent Vice"
"Into the Woods"
"Maleficent"
"Mr. Turner"

Best Foreign Language Film
"Ida"
"Leviathan"
"Tangerines"
"Timbuktu"
"Wild Tales"

Best Makeup and Hairstyling
"Foxcatcher"
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"Guardians of the Galaxy"


Best Original Score
"The Grand Budapest Hotel"
"The Imitation Game"
"Interstellar"
"Mr. Turner"
"The Theory of Everything"

Into the Woods

☆☆☆☆

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Based on James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name, director Rob Marshall delivers a happier, kid-friendly film with an all-star cast including Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman, Christine Baranski, and Johnny Depp.

3 Academy Award Nominations: Best Supporting Actress (Meryl Streep), Best Costume Design, Best Production Design
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Not nearly as dark as the musical!


Rated PG
2 hr. 5 min.

Visit the official website and see the trailer!