Amanda’s Picks: The 25th Annual Critics Choice Awards

The 25th Annual Critics Choice Awards are on tonight and it is the second award show of the Oscar season! After the winners were announced for the Golden Globes, the race for Best Picture is a bit cloudy, considering 1917 took Best Director and Best Picture Drama. So…here are my picks ahead of tonight’s telecast. Best Picture 1917 Ford v Ferrari The Irishman Jojo Rabbit Joker Little Women Marriage … Continue reading Amanda’s Picks: The 25th Annual Critics Choice Awards

1917 Movie Review

1917 is a film that transitions through each scene by conveniently placing objects/characters to have minimal editing. At times 1917 can be illogical and unrealistic when the main protagonist, Will (George MacKay) makes choices while navigating the battlefield. Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins truly pull off an incredible technical achievement and it’s accompanied by a heart racing score from Thomas Newman. The framing, lighting, cinematography … Continue reading 1917 Movie Review

Underwater Movie Review

The first original horror film of the year, will definitely take you into the depths of claustrophobia and anxiety. Underwater movie is a film that speaks on humanity and the need for empathy. William Eubanks’ directorial debut was really fresh and exciting. I personally love sci-fi and monster films, so this was a unique take on it. Underwater begins with Kristen Stewart’s character, Norah, who is a mechanical engineer … Continue reading Underwater Movie Review

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

The Rise of Skywalker is the “final” instalment of the Star Wars Saga. George Lucas created a strong story about light and dark, good vs evil and had family relations put to the test. The Skywalker Saga has always been about lineage and how those who came before you, influence your power with the force. Lineage, especially the Skywalker name, has been the central force … Continue reading Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

Decade in Review: The Best Films from 2010

The time has come to reflect on the past ten years of filmmaking. There are many notable films that changed the course of film criticism, box office and the entire moviegoing experience. Here are my top picks from 2010….  Inception dir. Christopher Nolanstarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe, Michael Caine and Tom Hardy  The Town dir. Ben Affleck starring: Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, … Continue reading Decade in Review: The Best Films from 2010