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Hello one and all. Well, it is that time of year again, when bloggers and puntits try to guess what a group of 5000-plus filmmakers decide what the “best” that cinema had to offer this past year. This year has a lot of wrinkles (namely, how Best Picture nominees will be limited to only films that get 5% of the Academy’s first-place votes), and has already seen a lot of […]

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If I were to use one word to describe my philosophy as a film critic, it would be fair. What does this mean? Fundamentally, I would like to think that it means I look at each film on its own merits, and while I attempt to be as objective as I can, I’ll be the first to admit that a certain degree of bias can come into play. This year, […]

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Sonic Cinema Podcast

Hello readers and listeners! In the latest episode, I will be wrapping up 2018 with a rundown of the 10 Best Films I saw last year, as well as some final thoughts before the Oscars on Sunday. For more on the Oscar nominations, you can find them at the Sonic Cinema Patreon with a $3/month subscription. I hope you enjoy! Episode 49 – Brian’s 10 Best of 2018 & Oscar […]

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Hello readers and listeners! My ambitious series, looking back at the 1999 movie year, continues as actor Timothy J. Cox and I look at the topics surround Sam Mendes’s Best Picture Oscar winner, “American Beauty.” I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “American Beauty” Read Brian’s print review of “American Beauty” here. “Class of 1999” Series Introduction “Man on the Moon” “American Beauty” Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com

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