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
Award Season is in full swing and will officially begin on Sunday, January 6th with the Golden Globes! I’ve officially seen all of the films nominated so I’ve decided to make my picks early and share them with you all! Here is the nomination list and underneath I will explain why I believe certain films and performances should win. Best Motion Picture – Drama “Black … Continue reading 2019 Golden Globe Predictions
Well, it’s officially Oscar season and the nominations have been rolling in! The past couple of days we’ve had the Golden Globe, Critics Choice and SAG award nominations announced and it’s going to be a very tough year this year! The films that have surprised me the most are Black Panther, The Favourite, Vice and Mary Poppins Returns to name a few. There are so … Continue reading Award Season Nominations & Early Predictions
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 you why this shouldn’t be remade, or rather, why this … Continue reading 90s Classic “Clueless” Remake in the Works
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 and was an independent film that made it to the … Continue reading The Failure of Damien Chazelle’s First Man
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