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The Oscars are Sunday, which means it's time to brush up on all the movies you missed in 2014 — or get a quick reminder about what you really liked, or loathed, in theaters.
Looking for a great movie to survive the cold weekend? The Takeaway's Movie Date podcast says you might be pleasantly surprised by "The Wedding Ringer"'s crass humor, but you'll definitely by blown away by Julianne Moore's Oscar-nominated turn in "Still Alice."
Most of us prefer to fast-forward through TV commercials in our everyday lives. But on Super Bowl Sunday, the ads are almost as hyped as the game itself.
Featuring celebrity endorsements, special effects, and the kind of humor that pushes the envelope,
The Takeaway is joined by Karina Longworth of SpoutBlog and Rafer Guzman of Newsday to discuss the latest films: Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Shorts, a new kids' film that has appeal for adults, and Robin Williams' World's Greatest Dad.
The Takeaway speaks to Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, about two of this weekend's most highly anticipated films: Ang Lee's ?Taking Woodstock' and R.J. Cutler's documentary ?The September Issue.'
The Takeaway is looking at some upcoming films that defy being pigeonholed neatly into a single genre. We're joined by Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Karina Longworth of the daily movie site SpoutBlog.
The Takeaway talks about the last of this summer's movie releases with Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday. He gives us his take on Mike Judge's ?Extract' and the latest movie to feature Sandra Bullock, ?All About Steve.'
It's Friday, which means new movies are opening nationwide. Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, joins us with a few of the films in theaters this weekend. His picks? Tim Burton's return to animation in 9, a remake of the 1956 crime film noir Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, and Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself.
Even though 'Surrogates' and 'Fame' debut this weekend, it's the art house films that have stolen the hearts of The Takeaway's movie reviewers: Rafer Guzman, film critic for 'Newsday,' and Karina Longworth, editor of 'Spout.'
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Sports
Best (and Worst) Super Bowl Commercials
The Takeaway
February 07, 2011
Most of us prefer to fast-forward through TV commercials in our everyday lives. But on Super Bowl Sunday, the ads are almost as hyped as the game itself. Featuring celebrity endorsements, special effects, and the kind of humor that pushes the envelope,
Arts, Culture & Media
This Weekend's Movies: from 'Unknown' to 'Vidal Sassoon"
The Takeaway
February 18, 2011
We check in with Takeaway producer Kristen Meinzer and Takeaway film contributor Rafer Guzman to get a grasp on what's hot and what will flop.
Movie Date: Rafer and Kristen's Oscar Picks
The Takeaway
February 25, 2011
Oscars: The Day After Hollywood's Big Night
The Takeaway
February 28, 2011
Arts, Culture & Media
Movies that Span Generations
The Takeaway
August 21, 2009
The Takeaway is joined by Karina Longworth of SpoutBlog and Rafer Guzman of Newsday to discuss the latest films: Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Shorts, a new kids' film that has appeal for adults, and Robin Williams' World's Greatest Dad.
Arts, Culture & Media
Weekend Movies: Before Woodstock Was in Vogue
The Takeaway
August 28, 2009
The Takeaway speaks to Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, about two of this weekend's most highly anticipated films: Ang Lee's ?Taking Woodstock' and R.J. Cutler's documentary ?The September Issue.'
Arts, Culture & Media
Fall Movie Preview: Defying Genres
The Takeaway
September 04, 2009
The Takeaway is looking at some upcoming films that defy being pigeonholed neatly into a single genre. We're joined by Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Karina Longworth of the daily movie site SpoutBlog.
Arts, Culture & Media
Final Summer Flicks: 'Extract,' 'All About Steve'
The Takeaway
September 04, 2009
The Takeaway talks about the last of this summer's movie releases with Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday. He gives us his take on Mike Judge's ?Extract' and the latest movie to feature Sandra Bullock, ?All About Steve.'
Movies for this Weekend -- and Beyond
The Takeaway
September 11, 2009
It's Friday, which means new movies are opening nationwide. Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, joins us with a few of the films in theaters this weekend. His picks? Tim Burton's return to animation in 9, a remake of the 1956 crime film noir Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, and Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself.
Arts, Culture & Media
Weekend movies: art house edition
The Takeaway
September 25, 2009
Even though 'Surrogates' and 'Fame' debut this weekend, it's the art house films that have stolen the hearts of The Takeaway's movie reviewers: Rafer Guzman, film critic for 'Newsday,' and Karina Longworth, editor of 'Spout.'