Reflection On “The Big Picture” 1990s Summer Blockbuster Draft
Loved this draft idea from The Big Picture crew. I am not going to be able to do my normal redrafting because there is just enough movies to pick from, […]
Just End The Suffering Podcast: 2023 Summer Movie Preview
Mike Phillips had me on his Just End The Suffering podcast to talk about the upcoming summer movie calendar. There are some potential big story lines and big box office […]
“Italian Studies” Passes Without Flying Colors
“A writer loses her memory. Adrift in NYC, she connects with a group of teenagers – in conversations both real and imagined – and searches for a way home.” Director: […]
How Did My Predictions Go At The Oscars?
Last night was the night, so let’s see how I did! I am going to break it down into the three categories that I went through every category with; Who […]
Predicting The 95th Academy Awards
The time is nigh. On the same night as Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament, The Academy is going to be presenting its award to those it deems more deserving. […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 22.0)
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Colin Farrell – “The Banshees Of Inisherin” ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Barry Keoghan – “The Banshees […]
Stanko Check-In On The 95th Academy Awards 3.0
This is strictly an exercise in accountability to see how I have been getting on in seeing the nominations or not. There is still time till March 22, but a […]
“The Boston Strangler” Trailer Reaction
“Loretta McLaughlin was the reporter who first connected the murders and broke the story of the Boston Strangler. She and Jean Cole challenged the sexism of the early 1960s to […]
Nature Is Fucking Terrifying, And Beautiful. And Volcanos Are Freaking Sweet. Oh Yea, This Is About “Fire Of Love”
“Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 21.0)
We are entering the point now where I binge a ton of 2022 movies to try and catchup for the awards season. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY […]
Stanko Check-In On The 95th Academy Awards 2.0
This is strictly an exercise in accountability to see how I have been getting on in seeing the nominations or not. There is still time till March 22, but a […]
New Oscar Category: Best Scene
The Oscars needs a shakeup. I am not the first to say it, and I will not be the last. Besides the most obvious answer of making all the votes […]
“Together” Doesn’t Have All Its Ducks In A Row
“A husband and wife are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of the COVID-19 lockdown.” Directors: Stephen Daldy, Justin MartinWriter: Dennis KellyStaring: James McAvoy, Sharon Horgan, […]
Stanko Check-In On The 95th Academy Awards.
This is strictly an exercise in accountability to see how I have been getting on in seeing the nominations or not. There is still time till March 22, but a […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 20.0)
We are entering the point now where I binge a ton of 2022 movies to try and catchup for the awards season. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY […]
Super Bowl Movie Trailers Wrap-Up
I was working the Super Bowl at the Scottsdale Barstool bar (I have thoughts on that if you really want to know), so I did not get a chance to […]
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