2012 Oscars - Best Picture Nominee Ratings & Short Reviews

Hey guys,

I've finally managed to watch all nine of the best picture nominees for this Saturday's Oscars, and I have ranked them all below and written a short review on each. Let me know which ones you liked/didn't like and the reasons why as well.

I have to admit, this year hasn't seen as many "classic" films as we have had in recent years, but there are definitely a few worthy of a watch. They're in order of preference, so 1 is the best and nine is the worst.

1. The Artist
A magical, funny and timeless classic with exceptional performances from Dujardin and Bejo. In a year short on masterpieces, The Artist comes closest with a touching tribute to the old ages of film in a way which Hugo failed; it is full of love and heart. You'll find yourselves smiling throughout, and at times wishing you were alive during the times it so passionately takes you into. If there is any justice, The Artist will be the Best Picture winner. It deserves it. It is that good.

STV Podcast 24 - Fringe, Alcatraz, Person of Interest, Chuck and More...

As some of you may know, I am part of the SpoilerTV Podcast, and from now on I will be posting here the latest episodes from our series.

This week the SpoilerTV podcast team chat about the return of Fringe and Person of Interest, our first impressions of Alcatraz and Touch, CJ tries not to cry talking about Chuck Finle and we look at Golden Globe winners and Oscar nominations

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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo - Film Review

Over the past few years, there has been a constant threat of the US taking Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel, already converted into a decent thriller in its native Sweden, and making The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo a household name on the other side of the Atlantic. It was in fact almost a certainty to happen; how could they resist a story that certainty has proven its popularity in both print and a foreign language despite its incredibly dark subject matter.

This however, is no standard Hollywood remake. In many ways, as seen through eyes of Academy Award nominated director David Fincher, it scarcely appears to be an adaptation at all. So hard does he strive to find the originality and visual beauty hidden inside Larsson's text, it feels incredibly fresh and exciting to watch. The opening credits themselves are so eye catching, blood pumping and exciting that they alone are essential viewing...