Preface: Earlier this week, I decided to watch the first two instalments, in order to prepare myself for this one. In doing so, I finally understood the cultural significance and the definitive mark they have made in action movie history. There was the birth of the Michael Bay aesthetic and the dawn of a new action/comedy duo, who will always have our hearts. After 17 … Continue reading Bad Boys For Life Review
Early this morning Issa Rae and John Cho announced the nominations list for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. The show will be televised on Sunday, February 9th and there won’t be a host for the second time this year. Here are the nominees and of course, my early predictions. Best Picture “Ford v Ferrari” “The Irishman” “Jojo Rabbit” “Joker” “Little Women” “Marriage Story” “1917” “Once Upon a … Continue reading Oscar Nominations 2020
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
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
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