Best Movies 2011

2012 Oscars: Picks and Perspectives

John Farr | Posted 04.22.2012
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John Farr

Unquestionably, there are a few memorable films in the running, but also a lot of filler -- some nominees that simply make you scratch your head in wonderment.

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Best Actor: Clooney or Pitt?

John Farr | Posted 05.05.2013
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John Farr

One thing this past year confirmed was that these handsome, movie-idol personalities can really act. Too often Pitt and Clooney have been constrained by their leading man status to playing cool protagonists who save the day and get the girl. And they appear to be playing themselves.

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2011 Year-End Wrap-Up: The 'Best' Films of the Year

Scott Mendelson | Posted 03.11.2012
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Scott Mendelson

Even if it took 1/3 of the year to really get cooking, 2011 was an uncommonly solid year for all forms of cinematic entertainment.

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