Death Race 30, Sarah 26; 12 of 24 categories completed
Iñárritu is a tough case. I don’t know if he’d put it like this, but he lets the story decide where it’s going; he has elements, …

Death Race 31, Sarah 25; 11 (!) of 24 categories completed
What a triumph of casting The King’s Speech is. Everyone looks perfect for his or her part — especially Guy Pearce as the abdicant, Eve …

Dear Sars,
I’m wondering about the limits of gift etiquette, and I’d be really interested in your view, since I know your gift manners are exemplary.
I have an older sister. The thing about her is that …

Death Race 32, Sarah 24; 2 of 24 categories completed
I didn’t set out to pay very close attention to I Am Love; it’s nominated for Best Costume Design, so I didn’t think I’d have to. …

No sooner had the guest bowed himself out than Jenny, under the pretense of asking an important question, informed Mr. Davis, the teacher, that Amy March had pickled limes in her desk. …
“Bring the rest …

Death Race 33, Sarah 23; 2 of 24 categories completed
I wish I’d seen it in the theater; The Wolfman isn’t quite campy enough to work, but in a few scenes, it’s close, and a Friday-night …

Death Race 34, Sarah 22; 2 of 24 categories completed
Your brother is dead. A creature like the one in the garden tore him apart. On the one hand, he made a huge mistake, venturing out …

Death Race 35, Sarah 21; 2 of 24 categories completed
This is a brilliant piece of storytelling, right here. For all the rending of garments I do about the ODR forcing me to watch shite like …

I’m getting married this spring in Vegas to my favorite person in the world! Yay!
I’m a pretty laid-back bride, having done this once before in another life, so we’re just looking for the wedding to …

Death Race 36, Sarah 20; 2 of 24 categories completed
I dreaded it. Two and a half hours…about dreams? Didn’t Robin Williams already do this? Didn’t Leonardo DiCaprio, for that matter? And does stupid Juno have …