Tag: Academy Awards

Film, Movie Review

Nomadland (2020): A Visually Beautiful Rehashing of a Very Familiar Narrative

Upon the first viewing, it is easy to see why Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland has garnered accolades and award season buzz. The film checks nearly every box. And, although I enjoyed my viewing of the film, it did not have the profound effect on me that I have come to expect from these kinds of movies. But, that’s not to say that it isn’t a good film. … Continue reading Nomadland (2020): A Visually Beautiful Rehashing of a Very Familiar Narrative

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Film, Industry News, Pop Culture

Evening Rant:What is the Academy Thinking?

By now, most of you know that the Oscars will not be airing all of the awards this year, in hopes of making the show a short and sweet three hours long. However, me and a ton of other people have some issues to pick with the Academy and their decision. The four categories not being aired this year are Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best … Continue reading Evening Rant:What is the Academy Thinking?

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Film, Industry News

And the Award Goes To…

As most of you probably know by now, Oscar nominations came out this morning. And, I have some thoughts. The obvious nomination that I want to talk about first is Black Panther for Best Picture. By all means, I do believe that it deserves to be nominated for Best Picture. However, after all the push back from the Academy in the first place, this feels … Continue reading And the Award Goes To…

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Film, Industry News

Voice Acting Still Doesn’t Have an Oscar Category, But Sure, Let’s Add a Category for “Popular Film”…

It has always bothered me that voice acting isn’t taken more seriously, as it is not the easiest of things to do. I have always said that an Academy Award category should have been created for voice acting the moment that Robin Williams played the Genie in Aladdin. Honestly, that performance was so good, and it was all done in a studio booth with nobody … Continue reading Voice Acting Still Doesn’t Have an Oscar Category, But Sure, Let’s Add a Category for “Popular Film”…

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AFI 100 Greatest, Film

67. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)

A bitter, aging couple, with the help of alcohol, use a young couple to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other. The main thing I have to say about Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is that it’s a lot to take in. By the time the film ends, you’re astonished by the kind of people these characters are. Every one of them has troubles, … Continue reading 67. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)

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Film, Movie Review

Don’t Forget about The Florida Project

Why The Florida Project isn’t getting more recognition is beyond me. I saw the film when it first came out. I think that day my friend and I were originally intending to see another film, however we got the date/time wrong. But, so as not to waste an entire evening, we decided to see The Florida Project because we had both seen at least one … Continue reading Don’t Forget about The Florida Project

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