Archive for the ‘Chops and Scores’ Category

  • Foreign Chops #11: Czech Republic

    by Robert Gannon · Apr 10, 2013 at 22:01 CDT · Featured, Foreign Chops · 2 Comments
    Foreign Chops #11: Czech Republic

    Robert from Sketchy Details here with the announcement for the next installment of Foreign Chops. For May, we’re going to look at films from the Czech Republic. This will include films from Czechoslovakia, as well.

    Since splitting from Slovakia in 1993, the Czech Republic has nabbed 3 Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Language film, winning for Kolya. The country is also the home of Barrandov Studios, one of the largest...

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  • LAMBScores: The Incredibly Great and Powerful Halle Berry

    by Shane Slater · Apr 6, 2013 at 1:49 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: The Incredibly Great and Powerful Halle Berry

    I was unfortunately unable to do a post last week, so this time we have a fairly big edition of the LAMBScores, with four new releases on the slate. First up, we have the latest foray into the world of Oz (Oz the Great and Powerful). We’ve also got a comedy (The Incredible Burt Wonderstone), a thriller...

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  • Foreign Chops #10: Japanese Animation

    by Robert Gannon · Apr 4, 2013 at 14:44 CDT · Chops and Scores, Featured, Foreign Chops · 4 Comments
    Foreign Chops #10: Japanese Animation

    Robert from Sketchy Details here with Foreign Chops #10: Japanese Animation. We had a great turn out with over 30 films from all eras of anime features represented. The most popular choice was The Secret World of Arrietty. This collection also swings heavily in favor of Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli features.

    We’ll announce the next Foreign Chops subject soon. For now, enjoy all the great content about Japanese...

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  • LAMBScores: Somewhere Over The Beanstalk

    by Shane Slater · Mar 23, 2013 at 3:58 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 2 Comments
    LAMBScores: Somewhere Over The Beanstalk

    Unfortunately, this is another lukewarm set of films this week as we look at reviews for Jack the Giant Slayer and 21 & Over. Find out what the LAMB members thought of these films and remember to have your say in the forums.

     

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  • LAMBScores: Rock-y Horror

    by Shane Slater · Mar 15, 2013 at 23:57 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 1 Comment
    LAMBScores: Rock-y Horror

    Well, this was another one of those slow weeks at the movie theaters. We have two new releases for you but they didn’t really stir up much excitement. Find out what the LAMB had to say about Snitch and Dark Skies below. Also, don’t forget you can add your reviews for upcoming editions of the LAMBScores by...

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  • Foreign Chops #10: Japanese Animation

    by Robert Gannon · Mar 14, 2013 at 0:34 CDT · Featured, Foreign Chops · 3 Comments
    Foreign Chops #10: Japanese Animation

    Hi everyone. It’s Robert from Sketchy Details back again to announce the next topic for Foreign Chops. Japanese animation, more commonly referred to as anime, has a style all its own in international cinema. Unlike the big studio productions from Hollywood, anime features are targeted at all different ages. Some are designed for very young children while others are only for mature adults. Anime crosses all genres and...

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  • LAMBScores: A Beautiful Day To Die Hard

    by Shane Slater · Mar 9, 2013 at 5:53 CST · Featured, LAMBscores · 3 Comments
    LAMBScores: A Beautiful Day To Die Hard

    This week we’ve got 3 new releases coming your way. First up, we return to a popular action franchise as Bruce Willis stars in A Good Day To Die Hard. Next up is the latest young adult fantasy adaptation Beautiful Creatures featuring a solid supporting cast including the likes of Emma Thompson, Viola Davis and Jeremy...

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  • Foreign Chops #9: Cinema of Quebec

    by Robert Gannon · Mar 7, 2013 at 15:06 CST · Featured, Foreign Chops · 2 Comments
    Foreign Chops #9: Cinema of Quebec

    We had a great turn out for Foreign Chops #9: Cinema of Quebec. There’s a wide range of films to read about representing a nice cross section of what the region has to offer. The most popular film was Incendies, netting three reviews and a mention in a long form article about Canadian Cinema.

    We’ll announce the next Foreign Chops subject soon. For now, enjoy all the great pieces on the Cinema of...

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  • LAMBScores: Identity Crisis

    by Shane Slater · Mar 2, 2013 at 1:38 CST · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Identity Crisis

    This is very special edition of the LAMBScores, as we feature Soderbergh’s self-proclaimed final theatrical film Side Effects. Find out below if the acclaimed director went out on a high note. We also have reviews for Identity Thief, starring Melissa McCarthy. Remember to head over to the forums to get your reviews...

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  • LAMBScores: Warm Bullets and Stand Up Guys

    by Shane Slater · Feb 23, 2013 at 4:06 CST · LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Warm Bullets and Stand Up Guys

    Hallelujah! After swimming through the doldrums of January releases we finally have a decent film to reccomend on the LAMBScores. Warm Bodies is the first film of 2013 to pass the 3-Lamb mark and this week is featured among 2 other releases. Stand Up Guys and Bullet to the Head both feature...

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  • Foreign Chops #9 Reminder: Cinema of Quebec

    by Robert Gannon · Feb 20, 2013 at 17:36 CST · Featured, Foreign Chops · No Comments
    Foreign Chops #9 Reminder: Cinema of Quebec

    Just a quick reminder that the deadline for Foreign Chops: Cinema of Quebec is March 6 at Midnight, EST. We’ll accept up to five links per site. They can be new or old reviews or articles about films from Quebec. You can e-mail the links to [email protected]. Foreign Chops publishes on the first Thursday of the month.

    You still have just over two weeks to get your posts together. I...

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  • LAMBScores: Jason Statham and Jeremy Renner and Everyone We Know

    by Shane Slater · Feb 15, 2013 at 6:03 CST · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Jason Statham and Jeremy Renner and Everyone We Know

    This week’s edition of the LAMBScores features 3 films – Movie 43, Parker and Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Movie 43 involves a series of short films with a star-studded cast, while Parker is yet another Jason Statham action movie. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters seemed to get...

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