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Oscar nominees for Best Picture

Christopher Vainella
Feb 5, 2013

With this year's Academy Awards fast approaching, it is time for me to give my rundown of all the movies nominated for Best Picture and what I think their chances are of taking home the Oscar.

Film Review- "This Is 40" 2012

Christopher Vainella
Jan 27, 2013

"This Is 40" is a hilarious comedy starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann that picks up the story of the married couple from 2007's "Knocked Up". Directed by Judd Apatow.

Film Review- "Lincoln" 2012

Christopher Vainella
Jan 22, 2013

Daniel Day Lewis stars as President Abraham Lincoln in this historical epic directed by Steven Spielberg. Also starring Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones, the movie is nominated for 12 Academy Awards.

DVD Review- "Moonrise Kingdom" 2012

Christopher Vainella
Jan 20, 2013

Wes Anderson directs this cast of odd characters in this touching coming-of-age mannered comedy starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray and Frances McDormand.

Film Review- "Les Miserables" 2012

Christopher Vainella
Jan 18, 2013

Nominated for 8 Oscars including Best Picture, "Les Miserables" comes to the big screen starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway

Film Review- "Skyfall" 2012

Christopher Vainella
Nov 24, 2012

Daniel Craig returns as 007 in the 23rd movie of the Bond series which celebrates its 50th anniversary. Sam Mendes superbly directs the excellent cast including Javier Bardem and Dame Judy Dench.

Film Review- "The Dark Knight Rises" 2012

Christopher Vainella
Jul 31, 2012

Director Christopher Nolan masterful Batman triology concludes on a high note with this thrilling action adventure, starring Christian Bale once again as Batman.