Noomi Rapace plays the most kickass, coolest, baddest, Gothic heroine ever, says Adam Spunberg. He has our first ever double review of the Swedish films The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire. They could be in the mix for Best Foreign Film come Oscar time.
French director Radu Mihaileanu’s new film “The Concert” tells a delightful tale of redemption, says Colin Campbell. This French and Russian dramedy, starring Aleksei Guskov and Melanie Laurent, is about a once prestigious conducter’s efforts to impersonate the Bolshoi Orchestra.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s latest film “Micmacs” is an enchanting, clever, and offbeat picture that will leave you smiling, says Savanna New in her review. Jeunet’s “Amelie” received a Best Foreign Film nomination, and “Micmacs” could contend for several Oscars, including Best Art Direction and Cinematography.
Our “Road to the Oscars” series is in full swing, ready to help you with your Oscar pools. This week, we looked at some of the more obscure categories like Best Live Action Short and Best Foreign Film, as well as the more mainstream Best Animated Film category. Adam Spunberg takes a look back.
The nominees for Best Foreign Film come from Israel, France, Argentina, Peru, and Germany. But it’s the latter nation’s film “The White Ribbon” which has most prognosticators buzzing. Can France’s “A Prophet” pull the upset? Or what about Peru’s “Milk of Sorrow?” Paul Popiel reports in “Road to the Oscars.”
After winning the Golden Globe, “The White Ribbon” is an early favorite for Best Foreign Film. Some think it might be one of the 10 nominees for Best Picture. But despite being an intellectual and thought-provoking film, Kit Bowen says it’s difficult to sit through and too little happens.
Strong female characters highlight “An Education” and “Coco Before Chanel.” While the British “Education” could be nominated for several Oscars, including Carey Mulligan for Best Actress, the French “Chanel” might be in line for score and costume Oscars. Christa Youngpeter compares the two films.
Spanish Director Pedro Almodovar is back with “Broken Embraces,” teaming up again with starlet Penelope Cruz. After winning an Oscar last year, Cruz delivers another terrific performance, and the movie could win Best Foreign Language film. Christa Youngpeter reviews the film.
