Cinema and Popcorn

Sean: So if I asked you about art, you'd probably give me the skinny on every art book ever written. Michelangelo, you know a lot about him. Life's work, political aspirations, him and the pope, sexual orientations, the whole works, right? But I'll bet you can't tell me what it smells like in the Sistine Chapel. You've never actually stood there and looked up at that beautiful ceiling; seen that. If I ask you about women, you'd probably give me a syllabus about your personal favorites. You may have even been laid a few times. But you can't tell me what it feels like to wake up next to a woman and feel truly happy. You're a tough kid. And I'd ask you about war, you'd probably throw Shakespeare at me, right, "once more unto the breach dear friends." But you've never been near one. You've never held your best friend's head in your lap, watch him gasp his last breath looking to you for help. I'd ask you about love, you...

Period of eligibility (January 1, 2014 - July 25, 2014) 1.  Under the Skin Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Scarlett Johansson COMMENT : One of the most intriguing cinematic experiences ever, Glazer proves he's one of the most interesting directors working today. Beautiful and strange visuals, one of the best recent cinematography works and a score that elevates the most thrilling moments in the way you can only hold your breath. And then, we have Scarlett Johansson delivering what might be her most impressive performance: she's exceptional in a very physical and wordless acting turn with a lot of subtle details as a non-human being. The performance alone is amazing, but it only works so beautifully thanks to the movie's tone: Under the Skin is all about its director and leading actress in perfect synchronicity. 2. The Grand Budapest Hotel Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Ralph Fiennes,  F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Br...