The Way Back is more than your average sports film. Yes, it feels all too familiar but what really makes it stand out, is the integration of Coach Cunningham’s backstory and how it affected his outlook when coaching. Jack Cunningham (Ben Affleck) used to play basketball in high school. He was the all star player and was at the top of his game. After a … Continue reading The Way Back Review
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Taye Diggs hosted the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards tonight and the confusion continues as the winners were announced. Here are the list of winners… BEST PICTURE 1917 Ford v Ferrari The Irishman Jojo Rabbit Joker Little Women Marriage Story Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Parasite Uncut Gems MY PICK: Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood WINNER: Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood BEST ACTOR Antonio Banderas, Pain … Continue reading 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards: List of Winners
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
Destin Daniel Cretton directed a generic biopic, based on the unfair treatment and systemic racism towards the black community, by the corrupt Alabama police force. Yes, these stories are powerful, when executed by talented actors, such as Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan. Of course, it holds important values, which should be enforced in today’s society but these stories are getting repetitive and it’s frustrating … Continue reading Just Mercy Review
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