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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Last night we were able to see The Theory of Everything. I really do think this would be a great companion piece for Criterion to release. I enjoyed the film quite a lot, and the acting was superb. Eddie Redmayne was simply incredible... I can't imagine how hard it must have been to play Hawking in the later years, when he was confined to his wheelchair.

I was able to see an early viewing of Whipslah this morning. I won't spoil anything, or go into a deep review, except to say that I reallu loved this film. Growing up in band, playing an instrument, I had a few crazy directors, and knew some who were even worse, some like J.K. Simmons' character. I've had batons thrown in class, though never at me... It was an intense movie and worthy of the nomination. I give it "Two thumbs up."

Speaking of... I've been watching Life Itself this afternoon and I can't count the number of times I've teared up, and then laughed out loud. It is such a touching film and an amazing tribute to Roger Ebert. I love this film. It is one I will own once released... but for now I have a copy on my TiVo.

And bringing this back to Criterion, my wife and started Rififi after lunch but wasn't able to finish it. The wife was tired and wanted to take a nap, and didn't want to miss it... which is pretty great. So far we have both really enjoyed it and I hope to finished later tongiht before the game.

Life Itself is a phenomenal documentary. I'm pretty shocked it didn't get an Oscar nom. Very well made.