Posts Tagged ‘David O. Russell’

‘Silver Linings Playbook’ Review

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‘Silver Linings Playbook’ Review

By Oscar December 14, 2012 at 1:46 pm Movies

Mental illness is no laughing matter, but much like the characters in his film, writer/director David O. Russell finds that silver lining in a story with people with bipolar disorder and depression. Silver Linings Playbook is as funny as it is disturbing, and heartwarming as it is heartbreaking to make it one of the most entertaining dramas in recent memory. Everybody has a little crazy… Read Post ›

‘The Fighter’ Review

‘The Fighter’ Review

By Oscar December 23, 2010 at 11:35 am Movies

It’s only fitting this year’s underdog film attempting to steal Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations tells the story of “Irish” Micky Ward, a boxer who overcame all odds to capture the WBU Welterweight Title 10 years ago. The Fighter has what it takes to win the gold thanks to knockout performances from Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale and Amy Adams. Mark Wahlberg was always attracted… Read Post ›