Happy New Year From Exact Change Today
DECEMBER 31, 2015 Photo: Bettmann/CORBIS What a year! I will never forget 2015 for many reasons, but one of the most memorable moments for me was realizing my dream…
Month: December 2015
No Guts, No Glory — My Intrepid Oscar Predictions
DECEMBER 30, 2015 I’ve been putting it off long enough. As 2015 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at the movie year and try to figure…
For Lawrence, DeNiro and Cooper, the Third Time Together Is Not the Charm in David O. Russell’s “Joy”
DECEMBER 29, 2015 In his last three films (“The Fighter,” “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle”), director David O. Russell has served as the ringmaster of a high-wire act…
“The Big Short” — How Do You Make a Movie About Subprime Mortgages Sexy? Cast Pitt, Bale, Carell and Gosling
DECEMBER 28, 2015 I know that there was a movie about subprime mortgages screaming to be made, but I didn’t expect “The Big Short.” When in 2013, it was…
Merry Christmas From Exact Change Today
DECEMBER 24, 2015 This is the first Christmas for Exact Change Today, and I would just like to take a moment to thank all of you who gave us…
Is “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Any Good? Does It Even Matter?
DECEMBER 22, 2015 Let’s get to the big question. Is “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” any good? It’s good enough. Whenever anyone asks if I’ve seen the film, the…
The Democratic Debate: Round 3 — Is the DNC Trying To Sabotage Bernie Sanders’ Campaign?
DECEMBER 21, 2015 Saturday’s Democratic debate was not supposed to be a big event. Being scheduled on the Saturday night before Christmas (more on that later), it was set…
Bryan Cranston Triumphs in the Surprisingly Entertaining “Trumbo”
DECEMBER 18, 2015 The Hollywood blacklist remains to this day one of the most shameful eras in American history. So many creative artists were unable to work in the…
After 22 Seasons, “The Soup” Comes to a Close — A Personal Remembrance
DECEMBER 17, 2015 After this weekend, Friday nights are going to be a lot less funny. After 22 snarky seasons, the hilarious green-screen clip-fest, “The Soup,” will end…
The GOP Debates: Round 5 — The Main Event
DECEMBER 16, 2015 Photo: AP Well, I didn’t expect that last night. The 13 remaining Republican contenders for the GOP Presidential nomination met on Tuesday in two debates focusing…
