It’s winter time and the holiday season is in full swing. With only one month left to go in 2012, I took a moment to put together some of last month’s highlights including box office stats, my favorite posts and new blogs I’m into.

Hmm…not exactly new releases?: Skyfall and Breaking Dawn Part Two pull in big numbers for the Thanksgiving box office report. [Read]

Independent Spirit Awards of 2013 pick their nominees: The awards show focusing on the best in independent film released it’s full list of nominess for 2013. [Read]

Visual Effects Oscar contenders announced: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences short list is narrowed down to 10 films. [Read]

The Hollywood Reporter posted their 2013 hour long uncensored interviews with some of the best actors, actresses, writers and directors from the year’s greatest films. Linked is the director’s round table but be sure to check out all the other videos as well. [The Directors: Full Uncensored Interview]

Impassioned Cinema ran an article written by The Vern at The Vern’s Videovangaurd that matches Showgirls against Magic Mike. [When Movies Attack: Showgirls Vs. Magic Mike]

On The Screen Reviews runs a really interesting series that dissects myths and legends from various onscreen adaptations. Be sure to check out all the entries in the series this far. [Mythology in Movies]

Anomalous Material writer Nick Prigge fell in love with Silver Linings Playbook and wrote a wonderful review explaining his affection. [“Silver Linings Playbook” Is The Movie Of The Year]

Cinematic Paradox has a list honoring films that utilize a full spectrum of colors. Stevee picks a lovely set of movies that “go all out.” [My 15 Favourite Films Filled with Colour]

Creepmas – Central hub for 13 Days of Creepmas blogathon where Halloween lovers ban together to post spooky Holiday posts.

Natalie Stendall – The Film Blog – Beautifully written reviews of films both new and old from freelance writer Natalie Stendall.

Best Reviewed Movie: Silver Linings Playbook [91%]

Worst Reviewed Movie: Breaking Dawn Part 2 [70%]

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