List Of Films Eligible For Best Picture At 94th Annual Academy Awards
And so it begins… Here are all of the eligible films in alphabetical order. I have bolded the movies I have seen and hyperlinked my reaction/review if I wrote one […]
“If Anything Happens I Love You” | A Must Watch. Bring Tissues.
“In the aftermath of tragedy, two grieving parents journey through an emotional void as they mourn the loss of a child.” Director: Michael Govier, Will McCormackWriters: Michael Govier, Will McCormackRelease […]
94TH ACADEMY AWARDS SHORTLISTS IN 10 AWARD CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED
THIS IS FROM THE OSCARS WEBSITE! I am just highlighting the ones I have seen thus far. I have a lot of work to do. The Academy of Motion Picture […]
“tick, tick…BOOM!” | Garfield Thrives As Ensemble Ensures Endearing Watch
“On the cusp of his 30th birthday, a promising young theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City.” Director: Lin-Manuel MirandaWriters: […]
“King Richard” | Good, Not Great, Sports Movie Carried By Will Smith
“A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.” Director: Reinaldo Marcus GreenWriters: Zach BaylinStaring: Will Smith, […]
“The Power Of The Dog” | Dark, Decrepit & Delightful
“Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself […]
“Midnight In Paris” | The Power Of Nostalgia
“While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée’s family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.” Director: Woody AllenWriter: Woody AllenStaring: […]
The 93rd Academy Awards – Stanko Version
I know these picks are late. A lot has happened in my life over the past couple months. Won’t bore you with the details in this post, but I did […]
Stanko Viewing Diary (March 11 – May 12)
Heyyyy….so it’s been a minute. Had some live events, work stuff and basically a lot of stuff happening. Whoops. These are in the order in which I watched them over […]
“Two Distant Strangers” | Yea, It Deserved The Awards (Instant Reaction)
“A man trying to get home to his dog gets stuck in a time loop that forces him to relive a deadly run-in with a cop.” Directors: Travon Free, Martin […]
“White Eye” | Doesn’t Matter If The Movie Is Short, It Is Still Gorgeous (Instant Reaction)
“A man finds his stolen bicycle, but now it belongs to a stranger. How much of himself will he lose to get it back?” Director: Tomer ShushanWriter: Tomer ShushanStars: Daniel GadRelease Date: […]
“Just End The Suffering Podcast” (2/25/20) – 100th Episode Movie Talk
Special thanks to Mike Phillips for having me on to talk movies as part of his 100th “Just End The Suffering” episode. We talked movies, both past, present and future. Recapped The Oscars award-winners and the show itself, and tossed in some television talk as well. Be sure to check out Mike Phillips’ blog – “Just End The Suffering” and […]
Stanko Stance | 2020 Oscar Predictions
With the Oscars coming up this Sunday, February 9, it’s time to make my predictions in each of the categories. I’ll readily admit to having not seen everything, but just […]
“1917” | A Beautiful, Technical Achievement; It’s Also A Damn Good Movie
All hail Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins. That’s the first thing everyone who be saying and thinking after seeing 1917. Mendes put a lot of emotional and personal energy into […]
Top Five Best Movies Of The Year
A few weeks ago I posted my Top Five Favorite Movies of 2019. Now it’s time to tackle the other side of that optimistic coin. Taking the more analytic approach, […]
“Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood” | Tarantino’s Visual Love Poem To A Golden Age
Quentin Tarantino is one of just a handful of directors that demands his movies be appointment viewing upon release. For his ninth, and self-proclaimed penultimate film, Tarantino takes a step […]
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