Candid Cinema

  • Disney & Film Criticism

    This is what we’ve come to? It’s acceptable to just claim that a movie is just “fine”? There’s a reason why Captain Marvel can’t be critiqued as “fine” and the reason is because it’s the TWENTY FIRST superhero film in a franchise. It has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that it’s a female…

  • The Academy’s Netflix Debate

    After a full week of processing the Oscars telecast, the Green Book Best Picture win and Steven Spielberg’s attempt to bar Netflix from Academy Awards consideration… I finally understand why Green Book won. The Academy itself has lost credibility because it has become a popularity contest over the past decade. Once they added TEN Best…

  • 2019 Oscar Predictions

    2019 Oscar Predictions

    Today is the day! After a very long and controversial Oscar season, it is finally here. This season has been a struggle for The Academy, filmmakers and Oscar viewers. It’s interesting to see how everything is going to play out on the telecast tonight, despite the many issues. It’s the first time in 30 years…

  • 90s Classic “Clueless” Remake in the Works

    90s Classic “Clueless” Remake in the Works

    Ugh, as if! Paramount Studios released a statement today saying that a “Clueless” remake is in the works. It seems as though Hollywood has run out of original teen drama pieces and think it’s a good idea to remake a classic. Yes, Clueless is considered an iconic piece of filmmaking and here I am to tell…

  • The Failure of Damien Chazelle’s First Man

    The Failure of Damien Chazelle’s First Man

    Damien Chazelle’s filmography has two original feature films that he wrote and directed. It was very surprising to see him go a different route with a generic biopic. Not only was First Man a box office failure, taking the 3rd spot to Venom and A Star is Born, it felt like a failure for him. Whiplash was a very strong debut…