Casey Dacanay

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Oscar Preview: Animated Shorts

  One of the benefits to living in such a cool neighborhood is my proximity to “art houses” which regularly feature independent films. This past week, I had the pleasure to be able to watch the animated short films that have been nominated for the Academy Awards. All five films were very different in style,…

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Review: Django Unchained

So I’m a little late to the game, but better late than never! I will preface by saying that I am, without a doubt, a fan of director Quentin Tarantino (jury is still out on Quentin Tarantino, the actor). For those who are also present in Tarantino’s world of fandom, Django promises to be a…

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SAG Awards: Leading Ladies

Each year since 1994, members of the Screen Actor’s Guild, now SAG-AFTRA, come together to honor fellow performs in film and television.  Spoilers may follow! Perhaps the most difficult category for me to vote on this year is Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Leading role. The nominees are all very talented and…

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SAG Awards: Lincoln

  Each year since 1994, members of the Screen Actor’s Guild, now SAG-AFTRA, come together to honor fellow performs in film and television.  Spoilers may follow! There are very few actors who can disappear so deeply into a role that we forget their celebrity persona and actually get to go on the character’s journey with…

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SAG Awards: Argo

Each year since 1994, members of the Screen Actor’s Guild, now SAG-AFTRA, come together to honor fellow performs in film and television.  Spoilers may follow! I first saw Argo in October of 2012 and was in awe of the performances, cinematic quality and the sheer bravery of those involved in the actual event. Watching it…

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