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

Just Mercy Review

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

2020 Golden Globes: List of Winners

Ricky Gervais hosted last night and he made some questionable jokes about the Hollywood elite. As the night went on, we saw some well deserved wins and some wins that were rather unexpected. Here are the list of winners: BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA “1917″ “The Irishman” “Joker“ “Marriage Story” “The Two Popes” MY PICK: The Irishman WINNER: 1917 BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR … Continue reading 2020 Golden Globes: List of Winners

2020 Films To Look Forward To…

As we enter the new year, it’s always good to check the films that already have some buzz surrounding them. Here’s a list of the films being released in 2020 that will definitely spark the media wires in the near future. January 10th 1917 Just Mercy Underwater Like A Boss  January 17th Bad Boys For Life  Dolittle  January 24th The Gentlemen  January 31st The Rhythm … Continue reading 2020 Films To Look Forward To…