‘Amsterdam’ review: Despite a stellar Christian Bale, Russell’s latest is a massive misfire

Amsterdam is a new period comedy thriller written, directed, and produced by David O. Russell. Released through 20th Century Studios. At their best, David O. Russell’s movies will revel in their mayhem. They’re infused with the tenaciousness and/or thunderousness of…

Trailer Watch: Jennifer Lawrence Shines in “Joy” Official Trailer

For those of you who are preemptively mourning the ending of The Hunger Games saga, rest assured with the knowledge that Jennifer Lawrence is at the very least here to stay and the official trailer for David O. Russell’s upcoming Joy is…

Oscar Buzz: Evan & Ally Talking Dallas Buyers Club & American Hustle

It’s week three of me and Evan’s countdown to the Oscars and this week we’re giving a rundown on our thoughts on Dallas Buyers Club directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and American Hustle directed by David O. Russell. We have a pretty dour outlook…

Directors Guild of America 2013 Award Nominations

    Just like that, another major guild has unveiled their nominations. This time we are dealing with the Directors Guild of America, who have selected their choices for the 5 best film directors of 2013. If you have been…

Ally’s Movie Review: American Hustle

I didn’t enjoy this movie. I’ll preface what I’m about to say by making sure it’s known that I didn’t think it was a bad film–there was nothing laughable about it, the acting was solid and the writing got us…

The Top 10 Reasons To Look Forward To The Upcoming Films of 2013

Now that the Summer blockbuster season has been laid to rest, the Fall awards-focused season is taking over. Studios looking to win Oscars for their films like to bundle up as many of their movies late in the year so…

The 85th Academy Awards Winners – Full List

Another year and another Oscars. With new host Seth MacFarlene, it was a good show with great moments, mostly because they honored music in film. Those great moments included a tribute to the musicals Chicago, Dreamgirls and this year’s nominee…