Tag: Oscars 2019

It’s that time again. I’ve now seen every single movie that’s been nominated for the Oscars this year. I didn’t get to see any of the shorts though, and I’m really not happy about it. So I’m not doing predictions for those because I haven’t seen them myself. It is what it is. I’m going…
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Director RaMell Ross crafts a really stunning documentary that has a unique style. It sort of reminded me of a more experimental style of film. There is no linear plot although there are some recurring characters. The film follows two young men, Charlie and Quincy, who are growing up in Hale County, Alabama. They pop…
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Never Look Away is a three hour movie. Not in a hyperbolic, “Oh my god this movie is like three hours long,” type of way. It is actually three hours. Three hours and nine minutes to be exact. When I got out of the theater I felt like I had just woken up from a…
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This was definitely a super heartwarming story. If you like animation at all I would highly recommend seeing this. From director and writer Mamoru Hosoda (the Digimon movies anyone?) comes a fascinating look at family dynamics from the point of view of a young boy. Kun’s life is turned upside down when his parents bring…
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This is a really really intense documentary. It’s not one of those documentaries you just sit down and watch for fun. Director Talal Derki basically embedded himself into a family of Al Qaeda supporters for two and a half years. At the beginning of the film Abu Osama tells Derki and the camera that his…
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Oscar nominations for this year have been released and my oh my there were some shockers. You can peep my reviews for each film. I’ve got a few more that I’m trying to see before the ceremony on February 24. It’s time to make your predictions people! Best PictureBlack PantherBlacKkKlansmanBohemian RhapsodyThe FavouriteGreen Book, WINNERRomaA Star…
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