Author Archives: AaronOOF

This Sunday night marks the true beginning of the Oscar race. Oh sure, the nominating ballots will have already been turned in to PricewaterhouseCoopers (they’re due tomorrow by 5 PM), so the actual winners of the Golden Globes won’t really sway the nominations, but you can bet your ass that Sunday’s winners will be comingContinue reading “IF ONLY JOEL SCHUMACHER WOULD BECOME A PHANTOM AND DISAPPEAR”

I mentioned this yesterday in my 2004 Top 10 list post, but now that things are in fuller swing, I wanted to remind everyone to come join the CONVERSATION where four very good film bloggers needed someone to dumb-down the proceedings so they invited me to be a part of the club. Bloggers are writingContinue reading “JOIN THE CONVERSATION”

I’m not always a huge fan of my birthday. As one who is mentally and emotionally probably still in his teens, my march toward’s mid-30s isn’t all that exciting. With that said, there was news yesterday that almost makes me want to rush my 35th birthday. On my birthday (September 21) in 2006, one ofContinue reading “IF NOT FOR ALSO TURNING 35, WHAT A GREAT BIRTHDAY”

I know, I know. I’ve been mentioning and promising: “Here comes the list. I’m working on my list.” I’m sure by this point, you’re all listed out. I understand, and I apologize for the delay. But hey, at least I’m joining the game sooner than I did last year. What’s taken me so long? Well,Continue reading “AT LONG LAST, THE BEST OF 2004 – A GREAT YEAR FOR MOVIES”

So, I’m a day behind, sorry. But if you don’t subscribe to Charlie Suisman’s MUG, yesterday was a perfect example of why you should. Thanksfully, the daily newsletter is just a copy of what gets posted to the site, and yesterday’s entry of New York area film festivals is quite comprehensive: a month-by-month listing ofContinue reading “EVIDENCE FOR THOSE WHO THINK THERE MAY BE TOO MANY FILM FESTIVALS; GUIDANCE FOR THE REST OF US”

You know what is a marvelous phenomenon within entertainment/celebrity news these days? The fact that the thoughts, feelings and lives of Jessica Simpson and hubby Nick Lachey seem to be important news. Yes, we the masses may care about Brad and Jen’s split, but what we really want to know is what do Jessica andContinue reading “WHY THEIR LOVE WILL LAST”

I meant to mention this last week, but for awhile now, Fox has been promoting the “two night, four hour premiere” of the new season of 24, which started last night. For some reason, this annoyed the hell out of me. Here’s a show that progresses in what’s supposed to be real time. If youContinue reading “PREMIERES ONLY HAPPEN ONCE”

Anyone watch last night’s People’s Choice Awards? Yeah, me neither. But did you see the results? “‘Fahrenheit,’ ‘Passion’ Win People’s Choice Awrds”, the AP news headline reads. Further examination of the story is even more interesting as “‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ was named best film and ‘The Passion of The Christ’ best film drama.” The People’s ChoiceContinue reading “THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON’T USE AN ELECTORAL COLLEGE SYSTEM”

Well, we can assume we now know somewhat how the Oscars will look, and chances are at least one incredibly undeserving nominee will get a nod for direction. As reported everywhere (lets go with indieWIRE; they’re nice) yesterday, the DGA announced the nominees for their annual award. They include Martin Scorsese for The Aviator, AlexanderContinue reading “ARE YOU KIDDING ME DGA?”

Thanks to everyone who seemed to think I was deathly ill on Wednesday. That wasn’t exactly the case. I was actually fine by the time I wrote that post in the afternoon … at least physically. Yesterday, on the other hand was a different matter, which is why I’m only now getting around to mentioningContinue reading “I’M NOT THAT SICK: A LITTLE RED SHOES OR TAXI DRIVER MIGHT HELP, ALTHOUGH UFF COULD MAKE THINGS WORSE”