There are two lines in Pete Docter’s wonderful Up that, in particular, struck me as memorable. The first one is an offhand remark made by a little kid. Recounting the outings he went on with his father (who’s separated from his mother), he realises they may be of little significance to the listener. He says, “That might sound boring. But I think the boring stuff is the stuff I remember the most.” That observation brought a huge...

Note: Yes, I know. Nothing says “in the moment” like a Top 10 post of 2010 coming in the 2nd month of 2011. In my defense, I… umm, have nothing to say. Sorry. Let’s move on. I love trailers. To me, they are an integral part of the movie-watching experience. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sitting in a theater – popcorn in hand – waiting for the movie to start, whilst being treated to...

Disney is the only major studio never to have won a Best Picture Oscar. (*) Ouch. But with Toy Story 3, they’re hoping to change that. Not only is it the most successful film of 2010, but it is the best reviewed film of the year (It currently has a “Certified Fresh” tag on Rotten Tomatoes, with 99% positive critic reviews) too. Moreover, it is a legitimate cultural phenomenon. In a way, Toy Story 3 would (should?) be an undisputed...