The Academy Award nominations came out today to the usual groans and sighs. I understand that not all of our favorite films will garner an Oscar nomination, but it’s always a little disappointing when you finally see the finalized list. Thus, putting the nail in the coffin of our little films that could. Once again, … Continue reading 2020 OSCAR NOMINATIONS: SNUBS, SURPISES, AND DISAPPOINTMENTS
REVIEW: JOKER (2019)
“I used to think that my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it's a comedy.” Joker, an origin story about Batman’s notorious arch-nemesis, tells the story of Arthur Fleck, a man who is down on his luck and seems to suffer from a brain injury that causes compulsive laughter, and therefore, doesn’t allow … Continue reading REVIEW: JOKER (2019)
LITTLE REVIEWS: GRUDGE MATCH (2013), INSTANT FAMILY (2018), OPERATION FINALE (2018) GREEN BOOK (2018)
GRUDGE MATCH (2013) Grudge Match tells the story of two washed up old farts who were once talented boxers with a well-known feud to go along with it. Now these boxers, who need the cash, must now step back into the ring to settle their rivalry for good. Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone, who … Continue reading LITTLE REVIEWS: GRUDGE MATCH (2013), INSTANT FAMILY (2018), OPERATION FINALE (2018) GREEN BOOK (2018)
Film Clip: Raging Bull
It's pure genius, when a film can use sound (or lack there of) to convey to an audience the significance of a moment. But it has to be done right. Time and time again, directors have used sound and cinematography to show how a character might be feeling, or how the audience members should feel, … Continue reading Film Clip: Raging Bull
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