11. The Intouchables (2012) Often times, stories about the power of friendship are overwrought, yet this film keeps the perfect balance of the sweet and realistic. After a paragliding accident leaves him a quadriplegic, Philippe hires a young man, Driss,…
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Interview: Michael Peña & Director David Ayer Talk ‘End of Watch’
Growing up in a blue-collar neighborhood in Chicago, I was surrounded by people who were police officers, firemen, etc. But the thing was… I hardly ever saw them on-duty, or even in uniform. To me, they were hard-working people, just…
Film News: Film Independent Spirit Award 2012 Nominees Announced!
It’s been a fabulous year for independent film. Looking at the nominees for the Spirit awards, it’s hard to pick a favorite because I enjoyed them all! Take a look at the list below and share your thoughts on the…
Our Oscars Predictions!
Can you feel it in the air? It’s Oscar week! And here at TheYoungFolks.com, Gaby and I are super excited! Here are some of our predictions for the awards show on Sunday night: Best Motion Picture of the Year Black…
Oscar 2011: Noms, Snubs, & everything else.
It’s always a fine Tuesday morning when Oscar nominations are announced. Actually, no. It’s more crazy than fine. “The King’s Speech” takes the lead with 12 nominations. “True Grit” has 10, “The Social Network” and “Inception” are tied with 8.…