Genre Grandeur – Bernie (2011) – Digital Shortbread

November 30, 2015December 9, 2015 / Tom / 7 Comments

Hey dear friends, I have thrown my hat into the ring for November’s Genre Grandeur over at MovieRob if you would care to take a look. This month the theme was Alternative Love Stories and I thought it was a cool idea. Be sure to check out my post and show the other participants some love too!

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For this month’s next review for Genre Grandeur – Alternate Love Story Movies, here’s a review of Bernie (2011) by Tom of Digital Shortbread

Thanks again to Abbi of Abbiosbiston.com for choosing this month’s genre.

Next month’s Genre has been chosen by Tim of FilmFunkel We will be reviewing our favorite Found Footage movies. In order to get a better idea as to what this genre might include, check out this post by Tim.

Please get me your submissions by the 25th of December by sending them to TisTheFFSeason@movierob.net Try to think out of the box! Great choice Tim!

Let’s see what Tom thought of this movie:

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Bernie (2011)

Number of times seen: 1 (theater)

Brief Synopsis: In small-town Texas, an affable mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when she starts to become controlling, he goes to great lengths to separate…

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30-for-30: Trojan War

November 30, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 14 Comments

Release: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 [Netflix] Directed by: Aaron Rahsaan Thomas Another story lamenting how the mighty have fallen. That's how Trojan War will look to anyone not familiar with the University of Southern California, Pete Carroll, the Seattle Seahawks . . . or really American football in general. Carroll and his Seahawks have long been associated with some of the … Continue reading 30-for-30: Trojan War

Creed

November 28, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 30 Comments

Release: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 [Theater] Written by: Ryan Coogler; Aaron Covington Directed by: Ryan Coogler Perhaps it's the fact that Creed feels more akin to a warm family reunion than a cold cash grab that unnecessarily extends a beloved boxing franchise that has allowed it to curry favor with both critics and audiences alike. The end product certainly doesn't stand on shaky legs, with early … Continue reading Creed

TBT: Toy Story (1995)

November 26, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 28 Comments

Given that today is a holiday I don't really celebrate being British and all, I figured now would be as good a time as any to go back and visit an absolute classic from the mid-90s. Upon reading up on the film I realized it is also the 20th anniversary of the release, which by all accounts … Continue reading TBT: Toy Story (1995)

Exclusive Interview: Gerard Lough Talks Night People

November 25, 2015December 9, 2015 / Tom / 16 Comments

Hey all, I just thought I'd let you know James over at Mr. Rumsey has published my little chat with Night People director Gerard Lough, if you all would care to take a look. Thank you so much! I also thought I'd share the exciting news that part of my review can now be … Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Gerard Lough Talks Night People

The Night Before

November 25, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 18 Comments

Release: Friday, November 20, 2015 [Theater] Written by: Jonathan Levine; Kyle Hunter; Ariel Shaffir; Evan Goldberg Directed by: Jonathan Levine I was enjoying, for the most part, the latest incarnation of the Seth Rogen and Friends Show, finding myself more than a little amused by their storming of New York City in an effort to live it … Continue reading The Night Before

JCR Factor #8

November 23, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 27 Comments

Welcome back around to a new edition of the John C. Reilly Factor — Thomas J’s latest character study. If you’re looking for more posts just like this, be sure to visit the Features menu up top and check out sub-menu, John C. Reilly! This eighth entry comes a bit later in the month than usual, but … Continue reading JCR Factor #8

The 33

November 22, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 16 Comments

Release: Friday, November 13, 2015 (limited) [Theater] Written by: Mikko Alanne; Craig Borten; Michael Thomas; Jose Rivera Directed by: Patricia Riggen Patricia Riggen's optimistic, spiritual account of the 2010 San José mining accident in which 33 miners were trapped 2,300 feet below ground for nearly three months collapses under the weight of a feebly written and executed script. Disaster … Continue reading The 33

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2

November 21, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 35 Comments

Release: Friday, November 20, 2015 [Theater] Written by: Peter Craig; Danny Strong Directed by: Francis Lawrence Take your best shot, Mr. Lawrence. I'm ready for anything. Or, I thought I was. Four films, three years and nearly $2 billion in global box office receipts later, we arrive at the bittersweet farewell to a remarkable franchise, one that has been so … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2

TBT: The Graduate (1967)

November 19, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 23 Comments

For the second pick of November '15 we're going back to what has been referred to me time and again as a classic. A coming-of-ager to end all coming-of-age films. It's Dustin Hoffman's second big screen appearance, one that officially opened up the doors to a promising and diverse career, one that I am ashamed … Continue reading TBT: The Graduate (1967)