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 led cbm or that it’s written by a female or … Continue reading Disney & Film Criticism
Captain Marvel (SPOILER FREE) Review
The most powerful Avenger has arrived. Thanos watch your back. Captain Marvel finally has her moment in the spotlight and it was a good start to her story. Brie Larson perfectly embodied Carol Danvers and kicked ass as Captain Marvel. She really studied the character and she made it effortless, this was definitely the role for her. Brie Larson’s chemistry with Samuel L. Jackson was so natural and … Continue reading Captain Marvel (SPOILER FREE) Review
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 Picture nominations it became difficult to award the films that … Continue reading The Academy’s Netflix Debate
The Future of Film Distribution & Netflix Streaming
In most recent years Netflix has become a major part of the film industry. It started out with original television content which have gained critical acclaim and eventually they branched out into films. In the past 5 years Netflix Original Films have been in the Oscar conversation. Films like Beasts of No Nation, Mudbound and now Roma have all been nominated for Academy Awards. Roma has received the biggest accolades for the streaming … Continue reading The Future of Film Distribution & Netflix Streaming
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 or so that the Oscars telecast has gone without a … Continue reading 2019 Oscar Predictions
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