Movies of a Petite Aspie

The 2014 Academy Award nominees were announced last Thursday morning, and shortly afterwards, my mind was reeling with disappointment -- edging on sadness, but not quite there, seeing as it is only an awards ceremony (but not really, for me, at least) -- regarding the nominees.  There were many happy surprises, such as the inclusion of Amy Adams ( American Hustle ) in the Best Actress category and Sally Hawkins in the Best Supporting Actress category ( Blue Jasmine ), among others.  However, I cannot help but be frustrated with a number of snubs, which are listed below.  I am also listing those performances/films that were more of a long-shot, but they still hold places in my heart, and in others' hearts (seeing as I have yet to see all of these films).  Oh My God (I Think I Just Had a Heart Attack) Snubs Captain Phillips -- Best Actor (Tom Hanks) Saving Mr. Banks -- Best Actress (Emma Thompson) Flabbergasting, Headscratch-Inducing Snubs 12 Years a Slave -- ...

I don't rely solely on critics' opinions of movies to decide whether or not they are worth my time, and neither should you.  That said, if a movie receives a very low score on Rotten Tomatoes, it's unlikely that I'll find any good qualities about it.  And, typically, I'll give relatively high ratings to films with similarly high scores on RT.  I've decided to try something new and something fun: guessing whether upcoming movies will be "fresh" (60% or above) or "rotten" (below 60%).  Let's see how I do!  (FYI: these are only movies that don't yet have any ratings listed on RT).  March 30 -Dark Tide (PG-13) -- Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez, Ralph Brown -- rotten -Mirror Mirror (PG) -- Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer -- rotten -Wrath of the Titans (PG-13) -- Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Ralph Fiennes -- rotten April 6 -American Reunion (R) -- Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott -- fresh (just barel...

Heather Morris and Amber Riley Director: Kevin Tancharoen Stars: Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Amber Riley, Heather Morris Rated: PG Genre(s): Documentary, Music Release Date: August 12, 2011 Rotten Tomatoes Score: 62%     "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" can hardly be considered to be aimed towards anything but a specific audience: those who call themselves "Gleeks" (i.e. are obessed with the hit television show). The film was shot on the show's North American tour and features the concert itself, in addition to visibly staged behind-the-scenes footage of the cast (as their characters) prepping for the show.  The movie also focuses on three young people who are attending the concert, who explain how Glee has impacted their lives: an optimistic dwarf who is one of the most popular girls at school and is asked out to a dance by a football player, a once-sullen woman with Asperger's who has been able to make friends through her ex...

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