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Greg McIver
ARTICLES BY GREG MCIVER
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COUNTDOWN TO OSCAR: 'The Imitation Game'
I think I’m not alone when admitting that I had never heard of Alan Turing prior to the release of The Imitation Game.
By Greg McIver
COUNTDOWN TO OSCAR: 'Boyhood'
At the risk of sounding like a local news movie critic, Boyhood is like sampling a very fine wine.
By Greg McIver
COUNTDOWN TO OSCAR: 'The Theory of Everything'
There is a point somewhere towards the middle of The Theory of Everything when Professor Hawking casually mentions that what he believes does not matter when it comes to physics.
By Greg McIver
COUNTDOWN TO OSCAR: 'Birdman'
Out of all the films nominated for Best Picture this year, I was looking forward to seeing Birdman the most, and when I finally did see it, my faith and anticipation were greatly…
By Greg McIver
Countdown to Oscar: 'selma'
I don’t make it a practice to use the word “masterpiece” carelessly, so you can rest assured that I am not merely paying lip service when I happily apply it to Ava DuVernay’s Selma.
By Greg McIver
The 5 Best Ads of Super Bowl XLIX!
This may come as a shock to you, but Yours Truly, a film nerd that spends most of his free time writing for the internet, is not a huge football fan.
By Greg McIver
COUNTDOWN TO OSCAR: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel is up for the Big Award on February 22nd, and as far as deserving films go, this one is right there at the top.
By Greg McIver
Examining the 1st Trailer for the 'Fantastic Four' Reboot
Full disclosure: I know practically nothing about The Fantastic Four other than what their powers are and who their archnemesis is. Oh, and their suits are blue.
By Greg McIver
CINEMA SECOND CHANCES: 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' (2013)
When I first started writing this series, I had always planned on giving any and all negative comments or viewpoints on the films in question their day in court.
By Greg McIver
COUNTDOWN TO OSCAR: 'Whiplash'
On Sunday, February 22nd, 2015AD, 8 films will go head-to-head in a battle for 1 million dollars and a chance at true love.
By Greg McIver
CINEMA SECOND CHANCES: 'Brain Donors' (1992)
Oh Brain Donors, what a silly little film you are and how I love you just the same.
By Greg McIver
New 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Trailer Teases More Plot Details & Character Dynamics!
Last night, the world's attention temporarily switched from college athletics to something else that’s just as high-energy but with fewer referees and end-zone dances.
By Greg McIver