Archive for the ‘Chops and Scores’ Category

  • LAMBScores: The Blue City’s End

    by Shane Slater · Sep 14, 2013 at 6:53 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 1 Comment
    LAMBScores: The Blue City’s End


    We’re clearly heading into the higher quality fall season as 3 films this week passed the 3.5 mark in the LAMBScores. It’s no surprise though, as these new releases include the latest from Woody Allen (Blue Jasmine) and Edgar Wright (The World’s End). We also have reviews for You’re Next and...

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  • LAMBScores: Kick-Ass Jobs in The White House

    by Shane Slater · Sep 7, 2013 at 2:00 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Kick-Ass Jobs in The White House


    This week’s LAMBScores features a trio of new releases. First up is the yet another summer sequel in the form of Kick-Ass 2. We also have a pair of biopics – Lee Daniels’ The Butler and Jobs. Check out the reviews below and don’t forget to head over to the forums.

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  • Foreign Chops #15: Spain

    by Robert Gannon · Sep 5, 2013 at 15:11 CDT · Chops and Scores, Featured, Features, Foreign Chops · 2 Comments
    Foreign Chops #15: Spain

    Robert from Sketchy Details back with another edition of Foreign Chops. This month, we’re exploring the cinema of Spain with a lot of great writing from LAMB members. The most popular film was The Skin I Live In and, unsurprisingly, Pedro Almodóvar was the most popular director (though Luis Buñuel got some love, too). Check out the links and stay tuned for the next Foreign Chops announcement.

    Abre los...

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  • Classic Chops

    by Todd Liebenow · Sep 3, 2013 at 3:22 CDT · Chops and Scores, Classic Chops · No Comments
    Classic Chops

    It’s time for another installment of Classic Chops! This time was a free for all…any post on anything related to any film, pre-1965. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

    For the next classic chops we’ll focus on the realm of sci-fi. So, we’re looking for your reviews and articles on classic sci-fi films. Remember, the films should have been released before 1965. Send your submissions to [email protected] by...

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  • LAMBScores: We’re the 99%

    by Shane Slater · Aug 31, 2013 at 2:45 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 1 Comment
    LAMBScores: We’re the 99%

    This week’s trio of releases is a varied bunch, featuring a number of well-known stars. First up we have the latest Neill Blomkamp film Elysium starring Matt Damon. Next we have the comedy We’re the Millers, starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis. Finally, we also have some reviews for Percy...

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  • LAMBScores: 2 Guns

    by Shane Slater · Aug 24, 2013 at 0:36 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: 2 Guns

    There’s not much to report this week, as we only have one minor release – 2 Guns. Did this Mark Wahlberg-Denzel Washington collaboration impress the lambs? Find out below and don’t forget to include your reviews in the forums.

     

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  • LAMBScores: The Fruitvale Way

    by Shane Slater · Aug 17, 2013 at 2:13 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 1 Comment
    LAMBScores: The Fruitvale Way


    The LAMB members have spoken (or should I say written?) and it’s clear that the film to beat this year is Fruitvale Station. With its rave reviews it has seized the highest LAMBScore for 2013 and has already topped last year’s best reviewed film The Imposter. Although Fruitvale Station takes the spotlight this week, the other releases (The Way Way...

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  • Announcing Foreign Chops #15: Spain

    by Robert Gannon · Aug 14, 2013 at 0:26 CDT · Chops and Scores, Featured, Features, Foreign Chops · 2 Comments
    Announcing Foreign Chops #15: Spain

    Robert from Sketchy Details back for another edition of Foreign Chops. This month, we’re focusing on Spain. Spain has racked up a staggering 19 nominations for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars, topped only by Italy (27) and France (36).

    The Spanish film industry has been actively producing films for over a century. From the silent films of the pre-Civil War era to the growing influence of Neo-Realism in the 1950s, Spain...

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  • LAMBScores: Conjuring Dead Snails

    by Shane Slater · Aug 10, 2013 at 3:13 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Conjuring Dead Snails


    We’ve got an eclectic bunch of new titles for you, from the divisive Only God Forgives to the latest James Wan scarefest The Conjuring. Additionally, we’ve got reviews for Turbo, Red 2 and R.I.P.D.. With so many films to choose from, find out below which ones are...

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  • LAMBScores: Pacific Hunt

    by Shane Slater · Aug 3, 2013 at 5:04 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 1 Comment
    LAMBScores: Pacific Hunt


    This week’s LAMBScores feature a pair of major releases. One of them is a highly-anticipated blockbuster (Pacific Rim), the other is a smaller arthouse pic (The Hunt) but it’s just as beloved. Find out what the LAMB had to say about both films and don’t forget to include your reviews in the forums.

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  • Foreign Chops #14: Italy

    by Robert Gannon · Aug 1, 2013 at 12:55 CDT · Chops and Scores, Featured, Features, Foreign Chops · 1 Comment
    Foreign Chops #14: Italy

    Robert from Sketchy Details back with another round of Foreign Chops. I asked you to send in your work on Italian film and you didn’t disappoint. From gritty gialli to cerebral high art films, there’s a whole lot of great writing on Italy to catch up with here. The most popular director was Dario Argento and the most popular film split three ways between Fellini’s 8 1/2 and Argento’s The Bird with the Crystal...

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  • Classic Chops – Classic Westerns

    by Todd Liebenow · Jul 31, 2013 at 4:26 CDT · Classic Chops · 1 Comment
    Classic Chops – Classic Westerns

    It’s time to saddle up for this installment of Classic Chops. We’re looking at classic westerns this time. Thanks to all who submitted!

    Next time it’s a Classic Chops free for all! Any post, review or article on any classic film (released before 1965, of course). Send submissions to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday Aug 11.

    “Winchester 73” at Public Transportation Snob

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