Top 25 Older Films I Saw in 2013

The Rules of the Game is one of my new favorites.

Blind Spot: Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

Gong Li's performance is only one reason to love this film.

1995 CinSpec Awards

Top 10 Christmas Movies

Capra's It's a Wonderful Life is essential.

Mini-Reviews: American Hustle, Blue is the Warmest Color and Nebraska (2013)

December Oscar Predictions

Just how many nods can American Hustle score?

'Blue' is Certainly Hot (Guest Post)

Note: The author of this post wishes to remain anonymous.

1985 CinSpec Awards

Narrowing Down the Makeup and Music Oscar Categories

Is American Hustle bound for a Makeup and Hairstyling nod?

Review: The Selfish Giant (2013)

Chapman and Thomas in this underrated British film.

1975 CinSpec Awards

Five Films in Five Words #12

Here are some more 2013 releases. I especially love the last three, which I give 4 stars.

Making the Case for Everything

Spring Breakers deserves a few considerations.

2013 SoundSpec Awards

Janelle Monáe wins a major award - from her only nomination.

Top 10 Albums of 2013

1965 CinSpec Awards

Mini-Reviews: Dallas Buyers Club, The Book Thief & Philomena (2013)

Ranking the Best Documentary Feature Oscar Contenders

Sarah Polley's Stories makes the cut.

Films I Saw in November

Children of Paradise