An article by Xan Brooks in The Guardian newspaper raises the question as to why some people are angered by Todd Fields film, Tár. https://tinyurl.com/5y8j78rs According to the article, U.S. conductor Marin Alsop, has said that the film is “anti-woman” and a personal affront. Alsop is “heartbroken” that Lydia Tár is portrayed as an abuser.… Continue Reading
The BAFTA nominations were announced earlier this morning. All Quiet On The Western Front set a BAFTA record with 14 nominations. The Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All at Once followed with 10 nominations each. See the full list of nominations at 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards: The Nominations | BAFTA Continue Reading
Thanks to Linda Lamb for introducing me to StudioBinder https://www.youtube.com/@StudioBinder/videos. The site contains short videos (10 – 20 min.) on how named filmmakers deal with various film elements. Expand your filmic knowledge by subscribing. Continue Reading
Last weekend I was privileged to see two fantastic films. I cannot wait for the Blu-Rays of both to be released. Both are only in theaters and I urge you to go see them as soon as you can. Women Talking is not a one watch film. The wisdoms and metaphors go by so quickly… Continue Reading
Most of the movie news these days is about the many ( and I mean many) Awards presentations. So far there has been absolutely no consistency in the top awards (Best Film, Actor, Actress). I do not believe that the Golden Globes really foretold what is to come when the major ceremonies occur. The Spirit… Continue Reading
All Quiet on the WesternFront (Germany)Argentina, 1985 (Argentina)Bardo, False Chronicle ofa Handful of Truth (Mexico)Cairo Conspiracy (Sweden)The Blue Caftan (Morocco)Close (Belgium)Corsage (Austria)Decision to Leave(South Korea)EO (Poland)Holy Spider (Denmark)Joyland (Pakistan)Last Film Show (India)The Quiet Girl (Ireland)Return to Seoul (Cambodia)Saint Omer (France) Continue Reading
Variety has published its first top 100 film poll. I believe that you will relate to this list a lot easier than Sight & Sound’s list. But ask yourself why. What is it about this list that gets you to relate to it? https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-of-all-time/ Continue Reading
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 94th Academy Awards®: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/94th-oscars-shortlists Continue Reading
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Box Office: Jury Is Out on Whether Sequel Will Ride the Waves or Drift While the big-budget tentpole opened notably below tracking forecasts, no one in Hollywood is ready to write off James Cameron’s long-awaited sequels. See full article https://tinyurl.com/mpc8j6a8 Continue Reading
Both of the films that I viewed on Sunday unfold at a measured pace. We learn facts about the characters slowly as the film progresses. Some of the information we are waiting for and some come as a complete surprise. Set in the early 80s, Empire of Light has a sad story to tell, one… Continue Reading