The 2nd Annual MOVIE NIGHT OSCAR SPECIAL! CLICK TO SHARE ON TWITTER: clicktotweet.com Full list Of Oscar nominees -- bit.ly My reactions / opinions video -- bit.ly Rate Next Week's Films: • This Means War -- micropoll.com • Tower Heist -- micropoll.com * Tweet a review with the #JPMN hashtag, and have it featured on the show! * Tonight's Films, the 2011 Best Picture Nominees: • The Artist -- Marvelous tribute to silent cinema, 9/10. • The Descendants -- Emotional discovery, beautifully shot, acted, 8/10. • Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close -- Extremely rewarding and incredibly portrayed, 9/10. • The Help -- Affectingly moving, and immensely gratifying, 8/10. • Hugo -- Visual marvel, with dreamlike execution, 10/10. • Midnight In Paris -- Earnest romance that exploits nostalgia, 7/10. • Moneyball -- Remarkable story, confident and engrossing, 7/10. • The Tree Of Life -- Dreadfully pompous, if arrestingly photographed, 3/10. • War Horse -- Heavy-handed inspiration of wartime, 7/10. • FACTOR FACTS • Enjoyment -- How enjoyable is the film? Story ---------- Is it interesting, are the characters well-written? Technical ---- The editing, directing, and sound. Acting -------- Convincing, or just a script-reader? Visuals ------- Cinematography and special effects. Impact -------- Does it make you laugh/cry/feel? Pacing ------- Tempo appropriate within run-time? Validity ------- Given the environment, is it believable? Mood --------- Music, costumes, art-design. Re-Watch --- Good
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