By Simon Miraudo November 26, 2013 Quickflix celebrates her tenth birthday this month, and I’m honouring it the only way I know how: by selecting my favourite films from its first ten years of existence. Born in late 2003, she’s seen a number of massive upheavals in the world of cinema. Some of the biggest […]
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R.I.P. James Gandolfini
June 20, 2013 
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James Gandolfini, the three-time Emmy winning actor best known for portraying mob boss Tony Soprano with surprising heart and humour, has died while holidaying in Italy. He was 51 years old. Gandolfini’s representatives confirmed his passing on Wednesday evening, though they did not state a cause of death. HBO’s initial statement suggested he succumbed to […]
Continue readingThe 24 movie is dead
March 13, 2013 0 Comments
24 fans were dealt a blow today as director Antoine Fuqua, long attached to the feature film version of the TV series, announced to The Playlist that the movie may never happen. Talk of a 24 feature film has been circulating for some time, though word spread last year to a potential trilogy. Fuqua (Training […]
Continue readingSenate investigation into Zero Dark Thirty dropped in wake of Academy Awards loss
February 28, 2013 0 Comments
Within 24 hours of Zero Dark Thirty losing Best Picture to Argo, the Senate Intelligence Committee closed its inquiry into the film, Reuters reports. As if the Oscar snub wasn’t enough… Initially questioning whether members of the CIA had inappropriately given the filmmakers information about the Osama Bin Laden case, the committee put together to […]
Continue readingArgo wins Best Picture, Life of Pi takes Best Director at 85th Academy Awards
February 25, 2013 2 Comments
Ben Affleck’s Argo defied decades of Oscar history to win Best Picture at the 85th Academy Awards, despite its helmer not being nominated for Best Director. In a teary speech, Affleck made note of his miraculous Hollywood comeback after years left out in the cold. Tonight, he’s the toast of the town. Argo scored two other prizes at […]
Continue readingQuickflix live-blogs the 2013 Academy Awards
February 25, 2013 0 Comments
By Simon Miraudo The 85th Academy Awards are upon us! Host Seth MacFarlane is set to skewer the year in movies, and we are ready to do the same to him in our 2013 Oscar Live-Blog. Or, maybe he’ll do a good job. Hey, anything is possible on Hollywood’s night of nights! The big question […]
Continue readingJason Clarke witnesses the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
February 22, 2013 0 Comments
Fresh from his stint needlessly torturing terrorists / securing American freedom (depending on which political pundit you read) in Zero Dark Thirty, Aussie actor Jason Clarke is set to appear in a slightly less incendiary picture. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he has signed on for a leading role in the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes. […]
Continue readingThe (Pod) Casting Couch – Zero Dark Thirty
February 18, 2013 0 Comments
Looking for a film podcast to whisper sweet cinematic nothings in your ear? Only one features Quickflix critics Simon Miraudo and Andrew Williams, as well as reviewers Shannon Harvey, and Laura Hewison. That’d be The (Pod) Casting Couch, where each week the latest releases are analysed within an inch of their life, outrageous digressions are indulged, and flights of […]
Continue readingChris Pratt lands lead in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
February 6, 2013 0 Comments
Chris Pratt, best known as lovable buffoon Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation, has nabbed the lead role in Marvel’s upcoming space epic Guardians of the Galaxy. According to Deadline, Pratt will play the Star-Lord Peter Quill, who fronts a team of alien superheroes. He reportedly beat out Joel Edgerton, Jack Huston, Jim Sturgess, Lee Pace, and Eddie […]
Continue readingThreat level midnight – Zero Dark Thirty review
January 21, 2013 0 Comments
Zero Dark Thirty – Starring Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Jennifer Ehle. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Rated MA. By Simon Miraudo. This thing is an embarrassment of riches; the jewel in director Kathryn Bigelow‘s crown. The most accomplished procedural since David Fincher‘s superb Zodiac, gifted with an esteemed, oddball ensemble cast anchored by a career-best […]
Continue readingArgo, Les Mis, Girls, and Homeland win big at 2013 Golden Globes
January 14, 2013 0 Comments
The always unconventional – sometimes hilariously so – Golden Globes threw a wrench into awards season by sharing the wealth, suggesting Lincoln isn’t quite a mortal lock for Best Picture at the Oscars. At a ceremony hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the mysterious Hollywood Foreign Press Association named Argo the Best Motion Picture (Drama) […]
Continue readingThe (Pod) Casting Couch – Best of 2012
January 14, 2013 0 Comments
Looking for a film podcast to whisper sweet cinematic nothings in your ear? Sure, there are plenty out there to choose from, but only one features Quickflix critics Simon Miraudo and Andrew Williams, as well as reviewers Shannon Harvey and Steph Lee. That’d be The (Pod) Casting Couch, where each week the latest releases are analysed within an inch […]
Continue readingInterview: Mark Duplass (Safety Not Guaranteed)
January 14, 2013 0 Comments
Interview: Mark Duplass (Safety Not Guaranteed). By Simon Miraudo. Though the similarities between Mark Duplass and James Brown are seemingly few and far between, Duplass is a genuine contender for the late soul legend’s “Hardest Working Man in Show Business” crown. He and his brother Jay made a name for themselves with their ultra-low-budget indie […]
Continue readingLooper, Perks of Being a Wallflower battle The Master, Lincoln for WGA awards
January 7, 2013 0 Comments
With the Academy Award nominations right around the corner (oh, and the Golden Globes too, if you’re into that kind of thing), America’s finest film guilds have gathered to spruik their finest produce of 2012. One of the most prestigious precursors is the Writers Guild of America awards, despite the fact that it often proves […]
Continue readingThe Top 10 Films of 2012
December 19, 2012 4 Comments
The top 10 films of 2012. By Simon Miraudo. With 2012 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year’s cinematic treats, and then crowbar each work of art into a numerical position on a comparative chart. Comedies versus dramas! Thrills versus chills! The great versus the very good! This is the business […]
Continue readingThe Top 10 Female Performances of 2012
December 14, 2012 0 Comments
The Top 10 Female Performances of 2012. By Simon Miraudo. With 2012 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year’s cinematic treats, and then crowbar each work of art into a numerical position on a comparative chart. Comedies versus dramas! Thrills versus chills! The great versus the very good! This is the […]
Continue readingThe Top 10 Male Performances of 2012
December 14, 2012 0 Comments
The Top 10 Male Performances of 2012. By Simon Miraudo. With 2012 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year’s cinematic treats, and then crowbar each work of art into a numerical position on a comparative chart. Comedies versus dramas! Thrills versus chills! The great versus the very good! This is the […]
Continue readingLincoln leads, Salmon scores, Aussies appear, and chaos reigns in 70th Golden Globe nominations
December 14, 2012 1 Comment
Ah, the Golden Globes. Where Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is considered one of the 10 best films of the year and shows like Mad Men and Louie are inferior to Smash! The nominations for the 70th Golden Globes Awards were announced last night, and the enigmatic Hollywood Foreign Press Association reminded us what hilarious scamps they are! Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln dominated the […]
Continue readingTeaser Debut: Zero Dark Thirty
August 8, 2012 0 Comments
The teaser trailer for Kathryn Bigelow‘s ‘Hunt for Bin Laden’ movie Zero Dark Thirty has arrived online. Though we don’t get to see much of the cast – which includes (deep breath) Kyle Chandler, Joel Edgerton, Jason Clarke, Chris Pratt, Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Mark Duplass, Jennifer Ehle, and Edgar Ramirez – the flick’s motives are made clear: we’re going to see the real story […]
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