As awards season comes to a close I thought it was high time for me to post my top ten list of 2021. These are my personal favorites from this year and then a few bonus movies that almost made the cut. Some of these got some awards buzz, but some (regrettably) did not. This…
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The 94th annual Academy Awards were overshadowed by the punch heard round the world. Here is the list of nominees and winners: Best PictureBelfastCODA – WINNERDon’t Look UpDrive My CarDuneKing RichardLicorice PizzaNightmare AlleyThe Power of the DogWest Side Story Best DirectorKenneth Branagh – BelfastRyûsuke Hamaguchi – Drive My CarPaul Thomas Anderson – Licorice PizzaJane Campion…
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CODA stands for “Children of Deaf Adults” and sums up most of the plot of the movie. Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the only hearing person in her family. Her mother Jackie (Marlee Matlin), father Frank (Troy Kotsur), and brother Leo (Daniel Durant) are all deaf. Ruby is the interpreter for the family who survive by…
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