Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" is a children's film for grown-ups ---- grown-up film buffs.
It's a charming and quite gorgeous exercise in the few corners of the medium where the Oscar-winning filmmaker has next to no experience ----- children's stories,ugg boots minnesota ugg boots in minnesota ugg boots in houston comedy and 3-D. And even though it is too long and the master has yet to develop much of a comic touch, this adaptation of Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" is a stunning exercise in 3-D and a delightful celebration of Scorsese's lifelong love of the movies ---- something he, like Hugo, developed in childhood.
Hugo (Asa Butterfield) lives in the bowels of a Paris train station between the World Wars. He is an orphan who hides out, carrying on the job a drunken uncle left him with ---- servicing the huge clocks there. He slips in and out of the station, getting by on stolen food and drink, hoping not to be noticed by the station inspector, Gustav (Sacha Baron Cohen).
Hugo's a tinkerer, something he picked up from his late father (Jude Law). His favorite project is an old clockwork automaton, a wind-up man he tries to fix with parts stolen from the toy shop run by a cranky old man played by the great Ben Kingsley. When the old man catches Hugo, he seizes the boy's notebook, full of his father's drawings and fixes for the automaton. Hugo must work in the shop to win the notebook back, and even then, the mean old man may turn him in to the meaner wounded war vet Gustav, who patrols the station with a Doberman.
Isabel (Chloe Moretz) calls the old man "Pappa Georges," and even she finds Hugo dubious company, an excuse to try out her burgeoning vocabulary: "You're nothing but a ---- reprobate!"
Hugo must win her over (he takes her to the movies to see Harold Lloyd in "Safety Last"), elude Gustav and get back that notebook ---- his last tie to his dead father.
Scorsese uses this vintage Paris railway station set to stage marvelous 3-D chases, on foot ---- his camera following Hugo up ladders, down alleys, weaving through crowds. "Hugo" is the best looking 3-D movie since "Alice in Wonderland." The director peoples the set with character players (Richard Griffiths, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee), and sets in motion subplots about the lonely Gustav, the fate of Hugo's drunken uncle (Ray Winstone of "The Departed") and clues to the automaton's and Pappa Georges' past.
Moretz, slinging an English accent, is her usual delightful self, showing Isabel's love of words ---- "I think we have to be very clan-DES-tine!" It takes Cohenugg boots houston ugg arizona uggs outlet los angeles a number of scenes to make any sort of comic impression. And Kingsley makes the journey from ogre to charmer in his usual winning fashion.
But the story ---- period details and mysteries notwithstanding ---- is too slight to support this length. It's an 80-minute bonbon struggling to break out of a 2 hour and 10 minute souffle.
Still, movie buffs, especially fans of early cinema history, will be transfixed by scenes in the latter acts ---- movie-making, as it was being invented. It's why Scorsese choseuggs outlet in los angeles uggs outlet in illinois uggs outlet illinois to make the film and it's where his heart truly is with this material. And it's no surprise that this corner of his wondrous little picture is where he chose to make a cameo, immortalizing himself in the history of the medium he grew up loving and mastering.
2011年11月25日星期五
2011年11月21日星期一
Seahawks use defense to stuff Rams uggbootssale-aus.com
Wide receiver Sidney Rice provided early flash, completing a 55-yard pass to open the game, catching a touchdown pass and drawing a pass interference call to set up a field goal at the end of the half. Chris Clemons then took charge with three of Seattle's five sacks and two forced fumbles on Sam Bradford in a 24-7 victory against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.
"Sam, he's had a problem holding on to the ball thisugg boots in miami ugg boots in buffalo ugg boots buffalo year, and we knew we'd get opportunities," Clemons said. "Our biggest thing was to stay focused and not give up on our rushing."
BOX SCORE: Seahawks 24, Rams 7
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The Seahawks (4-6) shut down Steven Jackson and then hounded Bradford, who had little time to operate behind a banged-up line. The Rams (2-8) were held to 185 yards, a season best for Seattle and the second-worst showing of the season for the NFL's lowest scoring team.
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"Put the ball in the hands of Sam, the game kind of changes for everybody," Clemons said. "Sam is a very good quarterback and I think he's got a lot of upside to him.
"With them reshuffling the offensive line, it's kind of different for him."
Bradford has fumbled nine times this season,uggs in minnesota uggs in maine uggs boots in miami six of them resulting in turnovers.
"I'm beyond frustrated right now," Bradford said. "I've never been a part of a team that's been in this situation. I don't like it. I'm not going to quit."
Marshawn Lynch scored for the fourth consecutive week, although he missed on a third consecutive 100-yard game, finishing with 88 yards on 27 carries.
"There wasn't a lot of big runs out there," Lynch said.ugg maryland uggs in winnipeg uggs in ottawa "But the runs that we had put us in position to keep the ball and keep things going."
"Sam, he's had a problem holding on to the ball thisugg boots in miami ugg boots in buffalo ugg boots buffalo year, and we knew we'd get opportunities," Clemons said. "Our biggest thing was to stay focused and not give up on our rushing."
BOX SCORE: Seahawks 24, Rams 7
VIDEO: Seahawks - Rams
PHOTOS: Best images from NFL Week 11
The Seahawks (4-6) shut down Steven Jackson and then hounded Bradford, who had little time to operate behind a banged-up line. The Rams (2-8) were held to 185 yards, a season best for Seattle and the second-worst showing of the season for the NFL's lowest scoring team.
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To get the latest sports news from USA TODAY, including game results, columns and features, follow us on Twitter at @USATODAYSports.
"Put the ball in the hands of Sam, the game kind of changes for everybody," Clemons said. "Sam is a very good quarterback and I think he's got a lot of upside to him.
"With them reshuffling the offensive line, it's kind of different for him."
Bradford has fumbled nine times this season,uggs in minnesota uggs in maine uggs boots in miami six of them resulting in turnovers.
"I'm beyond frustrated right now," Bradford said. "I've never been a part of a team that's been in this situation. I don't like it. I'm not going to quit."
Marshawn Lynch scored for the fourth consecutive week, although he missed on a third consecutive 100-yard game, finishing with 88 yards on 27 carries.
"There wasn't a lot of big runs out there," Lynch said.ugg maryland uggs in winnipeg uggs in ottawa "But the runs that we had put us in position to keep the ball and keep things going."
2011年11月18日星期五
Barca, Arsenal to show off beautiful game at its best uggbootssale-aus.com
In my latest column in The Sun-Herald, I explain why Barcelona should have the edge over Arsenal and why I think Spurs have a great chance against AC Milan.
"Barcelona … you took my breath away," sang Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe to worldwide acclaim in 1987. Fast-forward 24 years and it’s not just the city which marvels. It’s another Barcelona - the football team - which is leaving people breathless.
Spell-binding, extraordinary, jaw-dropping; there are notugg winnipeg ugg ottawa ugg long island enough superlatives to describe the Catalans’ football. Winning games in style, they’ve been breaking records galore. Sixteen successive La Liga victories before their overnight match with Sporting Gijon; an average of 3.2 goals per league game - these are mind-blowing statistics.
Barca take on Arsenal in the Champions League in midweek. It’s a clash to savour. Both teams play adventurous football and some of the world’s best offensive players will be on show. Lionel Messi [37 goals in 31 games – ridiculous], Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, Robin van Persie, Xavi – the list goes on. But forget the attacking football if you will; this two-legged tie will be won in defence.
For all their prowess going forward, Barca’s great strength is how hard they toil when they’ve not got the ball. No team chases and presses like they do. Arsenal certainly don’t. Barca defend from the front, with the sole aim to win the ball back quickly. That way they barely give up chances. They’d only conceded 11 in 22 league matches before this weekend. Remarkable. Arsenal will find it hard to score.
And when Barca do have the ball, Xavi and Co. keep it better than anyone else, which is what makes them so lethal. Arsenal’s passing is fantastic. The problem for them is Barca’s is better. Combining exceptional technique with precise movement, they dominate games and slice through defences at will. Arsenal beware.
Surprisingly, Barca have only won two of their last 12 European away games. That will give Arsenal heart. But their defence is weak. Just look what happened againstugg lafayette ugg boots in edmonton ugg boots edmonton Newcastle last Saturday. From terrific to tragic in the same game. Shocking. The Gunners play with plenty of panache, but they are too easily broken. They have never beaten the Spaniards and it’ll be a huge surprise if they do so now.
Arsenal’s arch-rivals Spurs play AC Milan, the Serie A leaders - not much of a reward after winning a tough group. But the Rossoneri are beatable.
Spurs top-scored in the group stages with 18 goals [contrast this with Milan’s seven] and played very attacking football. And their pace and adventure could trouble the Italians, particularly on the wings.
That’s because first choice left-back Gianluca Zambrotta is out injured, while number one right-back Ignazio Abate is a fitness doubt. And their replacements aren’t up to scratch. Massimo Oddo is unspectacular, while Daniele Bonera and Luca Antonini have been unconvincing on the left. None offer any attacking thrust. And with rapid flankmen Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon in their own ranks, Spurs would be well advised to play high up the pitch and get in behind. Milan are ripe for the picking.
The seven-time European champions are struggling to create chances as well. Two draws and only one goal in their last two league games before the weekend is testament to that. The midfield three have sat too deep and struggled to link with the frontmen. So if Spurs pack the middle of the park, they could pin their opponents back, and force them into a pattern of play - long balls - which doesn’t really suit Milan’s strikers.
If Milan’s forwards get the service though, they pose a serious danger to Spurs. They are all world class. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been consistency personified, Robinho has impressed, while Alexandre Pato is a clinical finisher.
Both legs will be close, but a word of caution to Spurs.uggs outlet buffalo ugg st louis ugg sale toronto They must tighten up defensively. A gung-ho approach may have got them this far, but it won’t take them much further. Man United used to adopt a similar approach, but they got stung with a sucker punch one too many times. They changed their ways. Spurs must do the same, no matter how breathless they like to leave us.
"Barcelona … you took my breath away," sang Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe to worldwide acclaim in 1987. Fast-forward 24 years and it’s not just the city which marvels. It’s another Barcelona - the football team - which is leaving people breathless.
Spell-binding, extraordinary, jaw-dropping; there are notugg winnipeg ugg ottawa ugg long island enough superlatives to describe the Catalans’ football. Winning games in style, they’ve been breaking records galore. Sixteen successive La Liga victories before their overnight match with Sporting Gijon; an average of 3.2 goals per league game - these are mind-blowing statistics.
Barca take on Arsenal in the Champions League in midweek. It’s a clash to savour. Both teams play adventurous football and some of the world’s best offensive players will be on show. Lionel Messi [37 goals in 31 games – ridiculous], Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, Robin van Persie, Xavi – the list goes on. But forget the attacking football if you will; this two-legged tie will be won in defence.
For all their prowess going forward, Barca’s great strength is how hard they toil when they’ve not got the ball. No team chases and presses like they do. Arsenal certainly don’t. Barca defend from the front, with the sole aim to win the ball back quickly. That way they barely give up chances. They’d only conceded 11 in 22 league matches before this weekend. Remarkable. Arsenal will find it hard to score.
And when Barca do have the ball, Xavi and Co. keep it better than anyone else, which is what makes them so lethal. Arsenal’s passing is fantastic. The problem for them is Barca’s is better. Combining exceptional technique with precise movement, they dominate games and slice through defences at will. Arsenal beware.
Surprisingly, Barca have only won two of their last 12 European away games. That will give Arsenal heart. But their defence is weak. Just look what happened againstugg lafayette ugg boots in edmonton ugg boots edmonton Newcastle last Saturday. From terrific to tragic in the same game. Shocking. The Gunners play with plenty of panache, but they are too easily broken. They have never beaten the Spaniards and it’ll be a huge surprise if they do so now.
Arsenal’s arch-rivals Spurs play AC Milan, the Serie A leaders - not much of a reward after winning a tough group. But the Rossoneri are beatable.
Spurs top-scored in the group stages with 18 goals [contrast this with Milan’s seven] and played very attacking football. And their pace and adventure could trouble the Italians, particularly on the wings.
That’s because first choice left-back Gianluca Zambrotta is out injured, while number one right-back Ignazio Abate is a fitness doubt. And their replacements aren’t up to scratch. Massimo Oddo is unspectacular, while Daniele Bonera and Luca Antonini have been unconvincing on the left. None offer any attacking thrust. And with rapid flankmen Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon in their own ranks, Spurs would be well advised to play high up the pitch and get in behind. Milan are ripe for the picking.
The seven-time European champions are struggling to create chances as well. Two draws and only one goal in their last two league games before the weekend is testament to that. The midfield three have sat too deep and struggled to link with the frontmen. So if Spurs pack the middle of the park, they could pin their opponents back, and force them into a pattern of play - long balls - which doesn’t really suit Milan’s strikers.
If Milan’s forwards get the service though, they pose a serious danger to Spurs. They are all world class. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been consistency personified, Robinho has impressed, while Alexandre Pato is a clinical finisher.
Both legs will be close, but a word of caution to Spurs.uggs outlet buffalo ugg st louis ugg sale toronto They must tighten up defensively. A gung-ho approach may have got them this far, but it won’t take them much further. Man United used to adopt a similar approach, but they got stung with a sucker punch one too many times. They changed their ways. Spurs must do the same, no matter how breathless they like to leave us.
2011年11月17日星期四
Portland Trail Blazers: 7 Reasons Why the Blazers Will Win 50 or More Gamescheapugg-aus.com
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The Portland Trail Blazers fell just short of the 50-win mark last season with their 48-34 record, but with the improvements they've made to their team, they are bound to crack it next time around.
They've added some key pieces to their team inugg queens ugg fresno ugg boots texas Raymond Felton, Nolan Smith, and Jon Diebler, and with a finally healthy team, the Blazers could make a scary run through the Western Conference.
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these stats are great and if oden can somehow stay healthy and stay away from foul trouble he got the potential to be a top 4 center in the league(together with bynum and marc gasol that also got great potential in my opinion)
if you look at the blazers starting five they got
top 10 PG(or 15)
top 10SG(if roy will return to half of himself)
top 10 SF(wallace is very underrated)
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The Portland Trail Blazers fell just short of the 50-win mark last season with their 48-34 record, but with the improvements they've made to their team, they are bound to crack it next time around.
They've added some key pieces to their team inugg queens ugg fresno ugg boots texas Raymond Felton, Nolan Smith, and Jon Diebler, and with a finally healthy team, the Blazers could make a scary run through the Western Conference.
about oden if you look at his stats in per 36 minutes you will see that he actually have very good stats
in his second season(21 games) he led the league in blocks per 36 minutes with 3.4
and overall during his career(82 games) ugg outlet los angeles ugg outlet buffalo ugg milwaukeeper 36 minutes he had:
15.3ppg 58FG% 11.9rpb(4.6 offensive) 1.4bpg
these stats are great and if oden can somehow stay healthy and stay away from foul trouble he got the potential to be a top 4 center in the league(together with bynum and marc gasol that also got great potential in my opinion)
if you look at the blazers starting five they got
top 10 PG(or 15)
top 10SG(if roy will return to half of himself)
top 10 SF(wallace is very underrated)
top 6 PF(he got snubbed for sure)
top 4 C(IF healthy)
i think they could be better then the thunder if they ugg boots philadelphia ugg boots in texas ugg boots coloradoare healthy(big IF)and except for the lakers and the mavs i dont see any team in the west that could beat them in a 7 game series,and if we consider that both the lakers and the mavs will be older next year its very likely that the blazers will win the west next year and i am telling you that as a laker fan its just i am realistic and believe in this portland team.
2011年11月15日星期二
State Investigating Ex-Penn State Coach Sandusky's Charity Amid Child Sex Abuse Case cheapugg-aus.com
The Second Mile charity founded by Jerry Sandusky is under investigation by the Pennsylvania attorney general's office as part of a probe into what the group's officers may have known about the former Penn State coach's alleged sexual abuse of young boys, officials tell FoxNews.com.
Sources said among the investigation's aims ugg queens ugg fresno ugg boots texasare to determine when Second Mile officials became aware of Sandusky's alleged behavior; whether charity funds were used to lavish gifts on the boys involved, and if the alleged sexual abuse occurred at Second Mile locations across the state.
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The probe into the charity was described as a second prong of the larger investigation into the allegations against Sandusky, Nicholas Winkler, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of State, said.
"The AG is now running point on this, the Second Mile investigation," Winkler said.
Sandusky, 67, is charged with sexually abusing at least eight young boys over 15 years, including in some cases on the Penn State campus. He is accused of preying on boys he met through his charity, which he founded in 1977 to help at-risk youths.
He admitted Monday in a TV interview that he had showered with boys and "horsed around," but he denied doing anything sexual and said he is innocent of the charges.
Winkler said the State Department and the attorneyugg boots philadelphia ugg boots in texas ugg boots colorado general have shared jurisdiction over the investigation of the embattled charity, but the attorney general took over the case "fairly recently."
The Department of State's Bureau of Charitable Organizations director, Michael Patterson, also confirmed to FoxNews.com that Second Mile was under investigation.
Both officials said the attorney general's office had requested and received all available records relating to the charity's financial filings and other incorporation documents, all of which include the names of the charity's state-wide board of directors and other employees.
They said everything in the documents would be scrutinized, including grant recipients like the University of Pittsburgh, which received $15,000 grant "children" services from the Second Mile in 2009. Camps and activities were held at Penn State satellite campuses all around the state, according to the documents.
The investigation also will look at whether Sandusky misappropriated charitable funds -- checking, for example, if he purchased gifts for boys he is accused of molesting.
A spokesman for the attorney general's office declined to comment on the investigation. "We can't identify potential targets of a grand jury investigation," Nils Frederiksen said in a meeting with FoxNews.com on Tuesday
The longtime head of Second Mile, Jack Raykovitz, resigned on Sunday, the latest casualty in the ongoing fallout of the Sandusky case. But Raykovitz's wife, Katherine Genovese -- the second-highest-paid Second Mile employee -- remains in her position at the charity's State College, Pa., office.
Second Mile officials had not responded to a request for comment as of Tuesday evening.
In its most recent tax filings, Second Mile listed Raykovitz as the president/CEO, responsible for solicitation activities. Genovese is listed as the vice president of programs. Raykovitz is also listed as the individual responsible for custody of financial records.
According the grand jury report indicting Sandusky, Raykovitz was informed in 2002 of a complaint regarding an incident involving Sandusky and a young boy that had allegedly occurred in the Penn State football showers. The incident was reported by Tim Curley, at the time Penn State's athletic director. Curley has since also been charged with lying to the grand jury.
Raykovitz said he was unaware of the severity of the allegation ugg outlet los angeles ugg outlet buffalo ugg milwaukeein 2002, and that he acted when Sandusky told him he was being investigated in 2008. Raykovitz said the charity then banned Sandusky from participating in activities with children.
Longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was fired last week in the wake of Sandusky's arrest, as was university president Graham Spanier.
Sources said among the investigation's aims ugg queens ugg fresno ugg boots texasare to determine when Second Mile officials became aware of Sandusky's alleged behavior; whether charity funds were used to lavish gifts on the boys involved, and if the alleged sexual abuse occurred at Second Mile locations across the state.
Related Stories
Sandusky's Charity Tied to Fundraiser for Judge Who Set Bail on Child Sex Charges
Penn State, Second Mile Not the First to be Embroiled in a Sex Abuse Scandal
The probe into the charity was described as a second prong of the larger investigation into the allegations against Sandusky, Nicholas Winkler, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of State, said.
"The AG is now running point on this, the Second Mile investigation," Winkler said.
Sandusky, 67, is charged with sexually abusing at least eight young boys over 15 years, including in some cases on the Penn State campus. He is accused of preying on boys he met through his charity, which he founded in 1977 to help at-risk youths.
He admitted Monday in a TV interview that he had showered with boys and "horsed around," but he denied doing anything sexual and said he is innocent of the charges.
Winkler said the State Department and the attorneyugg boots philadelphia ugg boots in texas ugg boots colorado general have shared jurisdiction over the investigation of the embattled charity, but the attorney general took over the case "fairly recently."
The Department of State's Bureau of Charitable Organizations director, Michael Patterson, also confirmed to FoxNews.com that Second Mile was under investigation.
Both officials said the attorney general's office had requested and received all available records relating to the charity's financial filings and other incorporation documents, all of which include the names of the charity's state-wide board of directors and other employees.
They said everything in the documents would be scrutinized, including grant recipients like the University of Pittsburgh, which received $15,000 grant "children" services from the Second Mile in 2009. Camps and activities were held at Penn State satellite campuses all around the state, according to the documents.
The investigation also will look at whether Sandusky misappropriated charitable funds -- checking, for example, if he purchased gifts for boys he is accused of molesting.
A spokesman for the attorney general's office declined to comment on the investigation. "We can't identify potential targets of a grand jury investigation," Nils Frederiksen said in a meeting with FoxNews.com on Tuesday
The longtime head of Second Mile, Jack Raykovitz, resigned on Sunday, the latest casualty in the ongoing fallout of the Sandusky case. But Raykovitz's wife, Katherine Genovese -- the second-highest-paid Second Mile employee -- remains in her position at the charity's State College, Pa., office.
Second Mile officials had not responded to a request for comment as of Tuesday evening.
In its most recent tax filings, Second Mile listed Raykovitz as the president/CEO, responsible for solicitation activities. Genovese is listed as the vice president of programs. Raykovitz is also listed as the individual responsible for custody of financial records.
According the grand jury report indicting Sandusky, Raykovitz was informed in 2002 of a complaint regarding an incident involving Sandusky and a young boy that had allegedly occurred in the Penn State football showers. The incident was reported by Tim Curley, at the time Penn State's athletic director. Curley has since also been charged with lying to the grand jury.
Raykovitz said he was unaware of the severity of the allegation ugg outlet los angeles ugg outlet buffalo ugg milwaukeein 2002, and that he acted when Sandusky told him he was being investigated in 2008. Raykovitz said the charity then banned Sandusky from participating in activities with children.
Longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was fired last week in the wake of Sandusky's arrest, as was university president Graham Spanier.
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