This week, we launch 2013 with a small group of Blu-Ray/DVD releases, but among them is one of the best films of last year. There’s also one of the biggest disappointments of 2012, plus one or two other things. It’s obviously not a big week, since it’s the time of year when studios want audiences in theaters more so than at home, but it’s hardly a terrible one either. There is one interesting note about release dates to make mention of before diving into the column. My top pick this week is actually out already, having come out yesterday on the 31st, while everything else is out tomorrow on the 2nd. Go figure, nothing is hitting shelves today. Still, we march on like normal. For my PICK OF THE WEEK, not only was it a no brainer, but I happened to have the opportunity to cite one of my favorite films of the year. It’ll be showing up on my Top 10 list soon, and could be a dark horse Oscar contender. The film I’m speaking of? Well, it’s:
Looper
Rian Johnson’s third outing as a filmmaker also might very well be his best one yet. A thoroughly entertaining and smart sci-fi action/thriller, this flick features strong acting from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, and Emily Blunt, as well as some of Johnson’s best directing to date. It’s one of the better films about time travel to date, and I’m just as into it as I was when I wrote my initial rave review (found here) a few months ago. Now that you can add it to your movie collection, I encourage you to do so without delay!
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No other category has given me more ulcers than Best Actor. As the Davis Award citations continue daily, my personal ballot for Lead Actor has been updated. I know many of you will find faults and will sing the praises for other actors but that’s what our comment section is for. Include your personal ballot and what is it about those performers that do it for you. You can click HERE or go to the MENU and go under EDITORIALS.
