Author Archives: Theresa Basile

ReviewsSketch Comedy Monday: “Customs”

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Happy Presidents’ Day! This day is supposed to celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln – two presidents for the price of one. To keep with that tradition, I’m posting two sketches for today’s Sketch Comedy Monday. The … Continue reading →

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Reviews100-Word Movie Review (Oscar Edition): The Tree of Life

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Theresa Basile

The Tree of Life Cast: Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Sean Penn, Hunter McCracken, Fiona Shaw Summary: A film explores the meaning of life on a micro and macro level. A man looks back at his past and thinks about his … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsThoughts from a Pro-Choice Extremist

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Theresa Basile

I am pro-choice. I am a woman in my twenties who is – as far as I know – physically capable of a) getting pregnant and b) carrying the pregnancy to term. I currently do not wish to a) get … Continue reading →

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Reviews100-Word Movie Review (Oscar Edition): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Theresa Basile

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Cast: Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgard Summary: A disgraced journalist is asked to solve a murder and disappearance of a young girl and hires a young, antisocial, damaged computer hacker as … Continue reading →

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Reviews100-Word Movie Reviews (Oscar Edition): The Artist

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Theresa Basile

The Artist Cast: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, James Cromwell, John Goodman, Penelope Ann Miller, Missi Pyle, Uggie the Dog Summary: A silent film actor struggles in a world where “talkies” are becoming more popular, and faces his own disappearing relevance. … Continue reading →

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Reviews100-Word Movie Review (Oscar Edition): Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Cast: Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Toby Jones, Ciaran Hinds, David Dencik Summary: A spy film/mystery movie that takes place during the Cold War centers on a retired intelligence officer is … Continue reading →

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Reviews100-Word Movie Review (Oscar Edition): Midnight in Paris

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Midnight in Paris Cast: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Corey Stoll, Kathy Bates Summary: A screenwriter/aspiring novelist contemplates the meaning of life and his relationship with his fiancee as he strolls the streets of Paris at midnight and is … Continue reading →

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ReviewsSketch Comedy Monday: “I Said Biiiiiiitch.”

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Mondays are no fun, amirite? Well, I’m going to try to make them more fun. Mondays at this blog are now Sketch Comedy Mondays. I’m going to link to sketch comedy bits that I think are funny, and then tell … Continue reading →

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Blog Posts25 Movies I Can Wait to See (And A Few I Can’t)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Theresa Basile

Lately, I haven’t been writing my monthly “Movies I Won’t be Seeing” posts. (The last post of that kind was written in November.) Right now my brain is caught up with The Rom-Com Project and the Oscars and there’s very … Continue reading →

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Reviews100-Word Movie Review (Oscar Edition): The Help

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Theresa Basile

For an exercise in brevity, I’d like to try something new with my movie reviews. I’m going to attempt to write 100-word movie reviews for films that don’t (in my opinion) warrant 1,000 words of commentary and to save myself … Continue reading →

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