“Step right up and behold one of the unexplained mysteries of the universe! Is he a man or beast?” For those of you who have seen 1947’s Nightmare Alley starring Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell, you know that you’re in for a treat. Guillermo del Toro, the mind behind films such as Pan’s Labyrinth and … Continue reading REVIEW: NIGHTMARE ALLEY (2021)
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: TOP 15 FILMS
2021 was a wild year. Not so much as 2020, but wild all the same. In order to get us out of that lowly funk, we once again have movies to bring us back life, make us laugh, or show us the beauty in the world. It’s with these films, through their brilliant narratives, I … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: TOP 15 FILMS
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST LEAD ACTOR
A composer, a con man, a truffle hunter, a Shakespearian usurper, and an evil ranch owner. What do all these men have in common? Each of these performances have been nominated in the Little Movie Awards for Best Lead Actor. It was a difficult decision. I know… much like all the other categories that came … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST LEAD ACTOR
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
The men that grace the Best Supporting Actor category not only showcased their outstanding acting, but also exhibited through their characters a deep understanding of human connection with friends and family. Some of these actors were ones that we hadn’t really heard of before, and some were ones that we saw a completely different side … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST LEAD ACTRESS
For years, women have been pushed into the background—often asked to play second fiddle to their male partners. So when you see an outstanding female that drives a film, both with her emotion and intensity, it’s a performance to take note of. These five women gave us the performances of 2021 to pay attention to. … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST LEAD ACTRESS
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
This is—by far—the hardest category that I’ve had to vote for this year. And yet, even with that, I found myself putting together this list of talented women in a blink of an eye. These women didn’t bother us by putting together some lackluster performances. No, these are some of the best performances of 2021. … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2022: BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
REVIEW: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (2021)
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes...” It’s been 15 years ago since I was first introduced to William Shakespeare’s, Macbeth. A junior in high school, I still remember sitting in the dimly lit portable classroom reading the creepy banquet scene where—oh, you know what happens. No scene that I had … Continue reading REVIEW: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (2021)
REVIEW: C’MON C’MON (2021)
“Over the years, you will try to make sense of that happy, sad, full, empty, always-shifting life you're in. And when the time comes to return to your star, it may be hard to say goodbye to that strangely beautiful world.” The lasting love that an aunt or uncle has for their niece or nephew … Continue reading REVIEW: C’MON C’MON (2021)
REVIEW: PARALLEL MOTHERS (2021)
“You have to look to the future, otherwise you’ll just open old wounds.” To have a muse like Penélope Cruz is a lucky place to find yourself if you're Pedro Almodóvar. And if you’re Cruz, it’s a lucky place to find yourself in working with such a genius filmmaker as Almodóvar. One after another, this … Continue reading REVIEW: PARALLEL MOTHERS (2021)
REVIEW: THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (2021)
“Being young today is different.” What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? When does one finally become an adult? These are the questions that continue to plague mankind in a modern civilization. The millennial generation has seen its sure-fire headlines all targeted as “blame the millennials” for one thing or another. A … Continue reading REVIEW: THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (2021)
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