We’ve finally reached the end of an excellent year of cinema…one of the decade’s finest! I saw so many fantastic movies that it’s difficult to narrow down which ones were my favorite, but I have painstakingly pared them down to just 25. What films made the cut? Which ones will be remembered long beyond the current awards cycle? Read on to find out! Continue reading “Top 25 Films of 2019”
We’re less than a month away from the Oscar nominations now, and we have a clearer picture than ever as to which films will be in the conversation! With the Globes nominations behind us and the guilds beginning to announce theirs, who are the frontrunners for the biggest award of the night?
Continue reading “Best Picture Oscar Power Rankings: December Edition”
Joker (2019) is a totally-not-controversial, universally-agreed-upon film from beloved filmmaker Todd Phillips, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker in the greatest acting performance of all time. It is a masterpiece unmatched by any other cinematic accomplishment of the past 100 years, and there is nothing to discuss about it because we all have the same opinion about it. Right guys? …Guys?
Continue reading ““Joker” Film Review: A Genre-Bending Triumph”
The 44th annual TIFF officially drew to a close on Sunday, bringing with it a slightly-clearer picture of the upcoming Oscar awards race. Which films fared best? What will the major contenders be moving forward heading towards the 2020 Academy Awards?
Continue reading “2019 Toronto International Film Festival Wrap-Up”
The 76th annual Venice Film Festival just closed its doors on another spectacular year of films, and critics have been sharing their first thoughts on the major awards contenders that premiered there. What films will have legs heading into Oscar season this year?
Continue reading “2019 Venice Film Festival Review Round-Up”
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