Paul Dano speaks on his directorial debut, ‘Wildlife’
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After almost two decades of working in front of the camera, Dano made the jump from actor to co-writer and director in his latest film, “Wildlife.”
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Who will, could and should win the 2018 Academy Awards
With the general consensus that there were no major snubs in this year’s Academy Awards nominations, category predictions become all the more interesting.
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‘Phantom Thread’ dazzles as both psychological drama, period romance
“Phantom Thread” is not only a sharp psychological character study, but one of the most creatively illustrated romances in film.
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Best Oscar-winners of past 10 years
Best Picture Winner: “12 Years a Slave” Runner-up: “No Country for Old Men” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” “Moonlight” “Spotlight” “The Hurt Locker” “The Artist” “Argo” “Slumdog Millionaire” “The King’s Speech” When comparing the last 10 years of Best Picture Oscar winners, it becomes easy to narrow down
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Alternative Presidents’ Day costumes
When you walk into a Presidents’ Day costume party, you’re sure to see plenty of one thing — top hats. Sure, Abe Lincoln was a good guy, but as far as presidential costumes are concerned, he’s overplayed. And if the only other obvious costume involves painting yourself orange, it’s clear
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Daily Cal Arts’ 15 Most Anticipated Films of 2017
With 2016 behind us, it’s time to look forward to the movies of 2017. Here are 15 films that we think will be phenomenal. “Darkest Hours” Directed by: Joe Wright (“Atonement,” “Pride and Prejudice”) Starring: Gary Oldman (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” “The Dark Knight”), Ben Mendelsohn (“Rogue One: A Star
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Why “My Beautiful Laundrette” Still Matters 30 Years Later
There was a time in my life when, like most others have at some point, I was questioning a lot about my own identity and its place in my life. At the crux of an important self-discovery, I tried to find solace and answers about myself through films — did
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Attention Berkeley history majors: time to step up your game!
There’s a version of the history of the American Civil War that most of us are probably pretty familiar with. It goes something like this: After lots of fighting, the Northerners, led by the valiant Daniel Day-Lewis — oops, we mean Abe Lincoln, of course — eventually won and forced a
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‘Lincoln’ relives Abe’s legacy
If, in some deluded haze, you decided to read every biography of Abraham Lincoln, at a rate of one book per week, it would take you roughly 22 years to finish. As of February 2012, there have been approximately 15,000 books published about the beloved, accomplished and ultimately perplexing 16th
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Spielberg’s Address: ‘Lincoln’ trailer premiere
Half a score years ago, eminent actor and shoemaking enthusiast Daniel Day-Lewis starred as the ruthless-yet-charismatic Bill the Butcher in Martin Scorcese’s urban epic, “Gangs of New York.” In that film, he cursed, cut and conspired his way through the slums of 1860s’ New York — culminating in the 1863
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