Author Archives: AaronOOF

Tah-dah! Here I am. Yes, right here. No I did not disappear forever, neither physically nor mentally. Somehow, I managed to, once again, find myself being ridiculous busy and not busy at all, seemingly at the same time. Don’t ask me to explain it … I can’t. All that’s important is that I am nowContinue reading “LET’S CALL IT A SABBATICAL (OR, HOLY CRAP, I HAVE A BLOG?)”

Oh sure, I’ve been hemming and hawing for months about how overrated I think Capote is, but that film gets a reprieve from my venom henceforth because the only award it won was the only award it deserved. Meanwhile, I had this horrible feeling as the night wore on that Crash was somehow going toContinue reading “THOUGHTS ON OSCAR: HEADLINE — UNDERDOG STEALS “MOST OVERRATED” TITLE FROM CAPOTE“

It’s a bit odd that the last post I wrote here (over a month ago) was apparently the 666th one. If I wasn’t a Jew and therefore pay no attention to the Book of Revelations, I might think that means something. But it doesn’t. Rather, I’ve just had that dreaded combo: dearth of inspiration andContinue reading “HI! HERE I AM! DIDN’T FALL OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH … YET”

You know what I’m scared of? Well, a lot of things, actually, but that’s not the point right now. I love the modern multiplex as much as the next person — the projection and audio equipment is usually top notch, stadium seating allows everyone a clear view and most of them “allow” you to seeContinue reading “A FILM LOVERS DREAM? BAD TIDINGS? POSSIBLY BOTH”

Moira Shearer didn’t appear in that many movies. She was more ballerina than actress. But her first feature film role was as the lead in one is absolutely one of the greatest films of all time and (personally) in my definitive top five: The Red Shoes. That should come as no surprise as I haveContinue reading “R.I.P. MOIRA”

Holy crap! As disappointed as I am in the Capote, Crash and Munich overhyping, I’m equally ecstatic about the “Best Documentary” nomination that went to Street Fight. I still haven’t actually had time to “study” all the nominations, and I’ll post more later, but seeing Street Fight listed blew my mind. Why? Because … haveContinue reading “MORE OSCAR REAX: CONGRATS STREET FIGHT“

Adding to my malaise today is those annoying nominations announced this morning. Look, I know the Academy Awards are nothing to get all riled up about, and I haven’t even studied the whole list to really see what encourages me versus what pisses me off, but just looking at the Picture and Director categories makeContinue reading “OH OSCAR, YOU’RE SO DAMN STUPID”

Today’s a blah day, dontcha think? Want to brighten it up a wee bit? Check out the very last Gothamist Interview from yours truly. As I mentioned last week, I’m no longer writing for Gothamist, but I did have this one last interview to do, and luckily, it’s a pretty good one. It’s with JoshContinue reading “THE GOTHAMIST INTERVIEW: FINAL EDITION — JOSH HOROWITZ”

Today has been a pretty earth-shaking day within the business realm of the entertainment world. First the announcement of the merger between UPN and The WB and then the official word that Disney has bought Pixar. I think in the long run, both bits of news are actually big pluses for us little folk outContinue reading “WHY DOES ALL THIS STUFF HAPPEN WHEN I’M AWAY?”

Can you imagine a world where you must live through dial-up? Holy crap does it suck. Sure, I’m only five years removed from that reality, but it seems like ages ago. Except for when I visit the family in the Bay Area and stay with my Mom. This is all you need to know: myContinue reading “GOODBYE GOTHAMIST (ALMOST: THE GOTHAMIST INTERVIEW WITH JOSH SELIG)”