Articles by Christopher Fraser
Deputy Film Editor
Christopher has written 43 articles for Nouse
The Room
To make up for neglecting this blog, it’s probably about time that we looked at what many critics and normal people alike consider to be The Worst Film Ever Made. Tommy Wiseau’s The Room
The Stage Isn’t Set
With the Oscars just a little over a week away, some of the details have started to emerge over the setup of the night. And although it might seem a little bizarre and out of the ordinary, this year’s ceremony might actually be fun
What didn’t make the Oscars’ shortlist?
Last year, it came as something of a surprise when breakout sci-fi hit District 9 was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars
The Fighter
One wishes that there could be something to riff on about The Fighter – some crucial flaw that undercuts the otherwise brilliant nature of the film, that could be exploited mercilessly for both comic effect and to subvert the glowing tone of other reviewers. But here’s the thing: this is easily the best sports movie of the last ten years
Dredging the scum from the public toilets of Hollywood
Chris Fraser reviews the Razzie nominations
The Hottie and the Nottie
I’ve always harboured a desire to punch Paris Hilton in her stupid face. And after seeing this film, I want to nuke the entire state of California. (Note: I won’t, because that would be bad, but I want to – part of me wants to, if only to serve the comic narrative of how much I actively dislike this film.)
Morning Glory
Morning Glory is the sort of film that takes a compelling stand in favour of trashy television, in this case, the typical American Breakfast show
The Green Hornet
It could have been fantastic. Based on the radio series of the same name – a smooth if madcap extended serial that bears little resemblance to its visual counterpart – The Green Hornet had all the ingredients to reinvent the superhero genre
127 Hours
It’s becoming clear that Danny Boyle is a man who relishes a challenge. This was none more apparent than in 2008 with Slumdog Millionaire, a movie shot largely on location in India with a host of local actors and a chaotic filming schedule
The Golden Globes: Live isn’t Always Good
Chris Fraser rounds up this weekend’s awkward Golden Globe awards ceremony
The Way Back
Poor Peter Weir – after a string of critical successes, there’s now a level of expectation applied to his films that, in comparison to other directors, is extraordinarily high
Tron: Legacy
As a Christmas blockbuster, Tron: Legacy comes as a bit of a surprise. The original, after all, had a somewhat limited appeal, and one that’s hard to transpose to 2010
The Oscars Opening Number
Awards ceremonies of any kind tend to be grossly self-serving, hopelessly indulgent and – with banter between the hosts and the occasional performance excepted – fairly dry affairs
Could Toy Story 3 win the Oscar?
If there was a success story at the box office this year, it was Toy Story 3. The highest-grossing film of the year and the 5th highest-grossing film of all time made over a billion dollars and received almost universal critical acclaim
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
Generally considered to be one of the worst box office flops of all time – it grossed around $7 million on a $100 million budget – The Adventures of Pluto Nash is an oddity, cursed by a series of poor performances, a plot that consistently fails to engage, and visuals that range from awful to overblown
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