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WOMEN TALKING and LIVING – Two for the film aficianado
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
It’s Awards Season
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
Oscars Announce Shortlist for Best International Film
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 Publishes Its Top 100 — Noticeable Difference
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
First Slate of Oscar Shortlists
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
Can “Avatar: The Way of Water” break even?
‘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
Sunday Night Movies — Eternal Daughter and Empire of Light
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
2022 Critics Poll and Golden Globes Noms
2022 Critics Poll: The Best Films and Performances, According to 165 Critics from Around the World https://tinyurl.com/2p8nch64 Golden Globe Nominations = https://tinyurl.com/39p2yh9h Continue Reading
Early Awards and Attendance
A week ago, the New York Film Critics Circle chose Tár as Best Film and Cate Blanchett (Tár) and Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All At Once) as Best Actor and Actress. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association named both Everything Everywhere All at Once and Tár as its best picture for 2022.… Continue Reading