Features
Tuesday, January 22 2013
The Best Independent / International Films of 2012
When you think outside the box, it's amazing how novel and inventive your thoughts become. Same applies in film. These examples of beyond the mainstream moviemaking shine as creative and experimental entertainments.
Monday, January 7 2013
The Best Female Film Performances of 2012
From a precocious young girl bravely battling the elements to much older women waging war with their own demons, 2012 was a standout year for actresses, with these being some of the very, very best.
Tuesday, September 11 2012
The 2012 PopMatters Fall Film Preview - Part 4: December
The final players in the possible Awards Season set-up come to play, and there's plenty to look forward to, including the latest from Quentin Tarantino.
Reviews
Thursday, March 28 2013
Please, Love Me Do: Michael Haneke's 'Amour'
Wednesday, December 19 2012
‘Amour’ Shows Us the Very Ends of Love
The cruelty that Michael Haneke's new film explores is not committed by any devious human hands or minds. Here, the ravages are those of old age.
Wednesday, May 23 2012
Cannes 2012: 'The Hunt' + 'Love'
Both Thomas Vinterberg's Jangten (The Hunt) and Michael Haneke's Amour (Love) mix horror and hope.
Blogs
Friday, February 22 2013
Jose's Oscar Wishlist
Aka Statuesque prays for an Emanuelle Riva win yet again!
Monday, January 28 2013
Take a Closer Look: Foreign Language Film
With a history of unusual winner choices, is Amour headed to the podium on Oscar night?
Friday, January 25 2013
Award Season Rewind: 'Amour'
This time, we take on one of 2012's most moving experiences. While Amour may not inspire the kind of emotional epiphany that similar illness-driven dramas tend to, the results are still riveting.
Tuesday, January 22 2013
'Amour's' Oscar Chances
Jose analyzes each of the other cases where a Foreign Language film has crossed over to see what chances Amour stands historically at the upcoming Oscar ceremony.
Friday, December 14 2012
Best Actor, Jean-Louis Trintignant in 'Amour'
We live for La Riva here at Statuesque, but let's show some love to her (equally iconic) co-star!
News
Thursday, January 10 2013
Michael Haneke Goes in Close for the Anguish of ‘Amour’
CHICAGO —Since the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Michael Haneke’s devastating “Amour” in May, this tale of a long-married man and woman in their 80s,…
Monday, January 7 2013
National Society of Film Critics Names ‘Amour’ Best Film of 2012
LOS ANGELES — Another critics’ group has shown love for the film “Amour.” The National Society of Film Critics named “Amour,” Michael Haneke’s heartbreaking drama…
