Christopher Sacco
Christopher Sacco was raised in East Brunswick, NJ and attended Rutgers University, where he received a degree in English and a minor in cinema studies.
Since college, he has been a journalist working in central and southern New Jersey and southwestern Arizona. His column, The Counter Column, runs every Monday on AOL's East Brunswick Patch. Previously, Christopher worked as an editor of an office supply catalog, which he often cites as "the most irrelevant job on earth." Christopher was a film critic for the student-run Daily Targum while at college and is well known in his hometown due to his eight-year run as a customer service clerk at the local A&P. He can be followed on Twitter @ChrisSacco45.
Christopher's emails can be heard frequently on The Tony Kornheiser Show on ESPN Radio. He cites Tony Kornheiser as his primary journalism influence.
A die-hard sports fan, Christopher spends most of life watching DVRed athletic events and is desperately trying to win as many fantasy football championships as possible. He occasionally makes time to go to the movies and will always tell you why your opinions are wrong.
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Since college, he has been a journalist working in central and southern New Jersey and southwestern Arizona. His column, The Counter Column, runs every Monday on AOL's East Brunswick Patch. Previously, Christopher worked as an editor of an office supply catalog, which he often cites as "the most irrelevant job on earth." Christopher was a film critic for the student-run Daily Targum while at college and is well known in his hometown due to his eight-year run as a customer service clerk at the local A&P. He can be followed on Twitter @ChrisSacco45.
Christopher's emails can be heard frequently on The Tony Kornheiser Show on ESPN Radio. He cites Tony Kornheiser as his primary journalism influence.
A die-hard sports fan, Christopher spends most of life watching DVRed athletic events and is desperately trying to win as many fantasy football championships as possible. He occasionally makes time to go to the movies and will always tell you why your opinions are wrong.
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Missing Actor Nick Stahl: A Career in ProgressThe missing actor has had an impressive career thus far, even if he isn’t Hollywood’s biggest star.
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‘Dark Shadows’ Stars Another Vampire Who Isn't a BaddieJohnny Depp and Tim Burton team up for ‘Dark Shadows,’ the latest in a recent cluster of good-guy vampire flicks.
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Will Jason Segel and Emily Blunt Join Ranks of Great Rom-Com Couples?Jason Segel and Emily Blunt join an impressive list of romantic comedy veterans.
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Combing the Desert: The Best Arizona Movies Ever MadeThere’s more to Arizona’s cinematic history than just westerns.
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The Chemistry Test: Grading the Romances in Nicholas Sparks AdaptationsWith his new movie 'The Lucky One' poised to hit theaters, it’s time to break down all of the couples from Nicholas Sparks’s movie catalog.
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All About Earth: Movies That Put the Planet FirstEarth Day gives people the chance to learn a little more about the planet. Here are some movies that can help.
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The Whedon Touch: All About ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ Scribe Joss WhedonIn a career that spans both film and television, Joss Whedon has become one of Hollywood’s most respected writers.
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Cameo-Man: Stan Lee’s Role in the Marvel Film UniverseMorgan Spurlock’s new documentary takes audiences inside a comic book convention. What better time to honor legendary creator Stan Lee?
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April’s Fools: Cinema’s Best Movie MoronsAn assortment of dopes that can help you celebrate April Fool’s Day throughout the month.
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The Cinematic ‘Bully’ Hall of FameAs ‘Bully’ aims to expose the dangers of bullies in school, here are several of film’s most famous schoolyard villains.
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Hungry Hungry Gladiators: ‘The Hunger Games’ and Other Gladiators on FilmIn honor of Katniss Everdeen and ‘The Hunger Games,’ let’s run down some other movie gladiators.
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Small to Big Screen: ‘21 Jump Street’ Makes the Jump to TheatersSometimes televisions shows make the best movies (and sometimes they’re the worst).
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Taking the Long Way: Great Long-Take Film ScenesIn an era of hyper-fast editing, 'Silent House' features extended single-shot takes.
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Memorable Movie Dystopias: Sci-Fi Loves Social CollapseScience fiction has provided many alternate futures for filmgoers to ponder, many of them not at all desirable.Also published on:
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‘Project X’ and the Found Footage PhenomenonThe teen party flick is the latest entry in the movie craze that started almost 15 years ago with ‘The Blair Witch Project.’Also published on:
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More Is Less With Increased Best Picture NomineesWith the Academy Awards telecast imminent, it’s time to look at the very structure of America’s favorite trophy show.Also published on:
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Nicolas Cage: From ‘Raising Arizona’ to Raising Hell in ‘Ghost Rider’'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' is the latest in a long line of strange movies starring Nicolas Cage.
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Movies Attacking Love for Valentine's DayA bunch of films that can help you avoid the typical Valentine’s Day offerings.Also published on:
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Valentine’s Day Viewing: ‘Some Like It Hot’Part romantic comedy, part musical, ‘Some Like it Hot’ is the perfect choice for a Valentine’s film festival.
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The Many Movie Personalities of Rachel McAdamsArmed with an overabundance of acting range, Rachel McAdams dusts off her romantic chops in ‘The Vow.’
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Best and Worst Second Bananas in MoviesLove or hate them, sidekicks have always been an integral part of adventure films.Also published on:
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Trailer Chatter: New ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Preview Promises Reptilian Brawls, Angry Denis LearyLet’s break down the new trailer, shall we?
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Movie Superheroes Who Do More Harm Than GoodIn ‘Chronicle,’ a group of teenagers use their newfound superpowers for personal gains.Also published on:
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Mediocre Pictures: The Most Overrated Best Picture Winners of All-TimeOccasionally the highest honor at the Academy Awards is given to a less-than-deserving film.
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Movies on Ice: ‘The Grey,’ and Some of Its Freezer-Friendly Film BrethrenWhile seemingly original, the stranded in the frozen wilderness premise of ‘The Grey’ is a tried-and-true subgenre of film.
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How to Pick Oscar Winners in 'Minor' CategoriesThe major awards are often easy to call, but predicting the less flashy categories requires some background information.
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Best and Worst Aerial Battles at the Movies‘Red Tails’ continues a long-standing movie tradition of explosive action that takes place high above the ground.
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From Marky Mark to Oscar-Worthy: A Trek Through Mark Wahlberg’s CareerMark Wahlberg shows off his action chops in the new film 'Contraband.'
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With the Beatles: The Fab Four on FilmEven though they didn’t appear in many films, The Beatles still managed to have an impact on Hollywood.
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Films That Help You Escape the HolidaysTired of watching all those holiday movies? Well here are some winter films that purposefully avoid standard holiday cheer.
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Movies for a Holiday Less OrdinaryA few non-traditional alternatives to the standard winter holiday flicks.
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Art Imitates Ari: Jeremy Piven’s Transformation Into a Hollywood Leading ManThe star of 'I Melt With You' has had a lengthy road to prominence.
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Black Friday Flicks: Shopping Movies to Get You Through the DayA few shopping-film treats to cure a case of the Black Friday blues.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Theater: Movies All About Food for Turkey Day ViewingThere aren’t many Thanksgiving movies to sift through, but food will always be a cinematic star.
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Breaking Bread: A Native American Thanksgiving Film FestivalWhile not always fair, Hollywood has made countless films featuring Native Americans and their culture.
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‘The Muppets,’ and Other Movies About ShowbizThe latest Muppets adventure has the team reuniting to put on a show.
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Looney for Clooney: The Ups and Downs of George’s Film CareerGeorge Clooney stars in the new comedy-drama ‘The Descendants,’ a film genre that his movies routinely land in.
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Breaking Up and 'Breaking Dawn': 'Twilight' and Its Place Among Teen-Angst Films‘The Twilight Saga’ isn’t the only place to find overstated teen drama.
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Let’s Make Up: ‘J. Edgar’ and a Collection of Movie Makeup Hits and MissesIn his new film, Leonardo DiCaprio does the time warp with the help of some makeup and prosthetics.
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Victimless Crime: ‘Tower Heist’ and the Criminal Heroes of Caper FilmsThe main characters in heist films are usually portrayed as heroes regardless of their criminal intent.
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Sci-Frights: It’s a Science Fiction HalloweenA few sci-fi flicks to consider for this year’s fright fests.
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Timely Cinema: ‘In Time’ and the Varied Role of Time in MoviesThe new sci-fi flick ‘In Time’ uses time as its main plot device, but clocks have played a variety of roles in movie history.Also published on:
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The Funniest Movies to Watch at the Scariest Time of YearA few comedic treats to indulge on during this ‘trick or treat’ season.
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Serious Scares: Drama Films Frightening Enough for HalloweenA few non-horror films to consider when looking for a frightening Halloween night film festival.
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Not-So-Scary Movies: Horror Films to Avoid This HalloweenAt the time of the year when we all want to be scared, these movies aren’t October-worthy.
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A Hitchcock HalloweenAlfred Hitchcock is the perfect tour guide for a disturbing All Hallows Eve.
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More of the Same: Hollywood’s Fascination With Unnecessary SequelsThe release of ‘Johnny English Reborn’ calls into question the logic behind some of film’s most useless sequels.
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Films That Don't Seem Like Adaptations Even Though They AreMost movies aren't made from scratch, but some hide their status as an adaptation better than others.
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Let’s Hear It for the Cast: Charting the Careers of the Cast of ‘Footloose’With a remake about to hit theaters, it’s time to see what the actors from the original ‘Footloose’ have been up to.
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Presidential Follies: Hollywood’s Miscasting of Political FiguresGeorge Clooney is believable as a presidential hopeful in ‘The Ides of March,’ but some actors seem out of place when playing political powerhouses.
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Receding Hairlines: Actors Who Have Gone BaldJoseph Gordon-Levitt shaves his head in ‘50/50,’ but he isn’t the first to go the BIC route for a role.
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Are You Ready for Some Football (Movies)?With the NFL season underway, it's a great time to break down the good (and not so good) football movies from the past.Also published on:
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All-Out Action: The Evolution of Action FilmmakingThe action genre has come a long way over the last 50 years.
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Five Rules Filmmakers Should Follow Before Remaking a FilmBy sticking to this list, hopefully Hollywood can stop unnecessary remakes before they're made.
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High-Concept Ways People Find Love in Romantic ComediesFalling in love is never easy, especially when it happens in a romantic comedy.
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Top Four Voice Performances in Modern Animated MoviesVoice actors are the unsung heroes of the animated film genre.
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Totally Classic: The Non-Genre that Is Cult CinemaIt takes a lot more than bad box office returns for a movie to earn its cult status.
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Movie Superheroes: Where Did This Surge in Spandex Entertainment Come From? When Will it End?Moviegoers are at the end of a summer filled with comic book reimaginings. Where did this surge in spandex entertainment come from and when will it end?
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'Shark Night 3D' Continues a Long-Standing Movie Tradition of Turning Factual Creatures into Fictional MonstersWith the release of "Shark Night 3D," moviegoers will be introduced to a group of attractive young actors who will most likely be systematically eaten by the film's titular monster.
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L.A. Noire: The Best of a Thin 2011 Video Game CropRockstar Games' period detective game is flawed, but still ranks as the best game of the year so far.
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America's Unemployed Generation Needs Support from ObamaLowering the unemployment rate is noble, but President Obama needs to do more to ensure that an entire generation of Americans doesn't get left behind.
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Films with Fangs: 'Fright Night' Brings the Modern Vampire Film Back to Its 1980s RootsWith films like 'Twilight' dominating cinemas, it's easy to forget that vampire have been around (and popular) forever.
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'Final Destination 5' Stands Out Among 3D Horror PeersIn a genre littered with overblown 3D effects, the 11-year-old 'Final Destination' franchise manages to distinguish itself.
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Ground Rules for the R-Rated Buddy ComedyR-rated comedies might be the biggest thing going in Hollywood right now, but they all adhere to the same basic guidelines.
