“She Said” Aspires To Greatness, But Its Focus Is Its Folly
“New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation – a story that helped ignite a movement and shattered decades […]
Much Like His Life, “Elvis” Is Roller Coaster Of A Viewing Experience
“The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel […]
My Five Most Surprising Movies Of 2022
Now is time for the disclaimer that I note every time I make a list like this. These lists of my favorites, the “best”, my most disappointing, the “worst” are […]
My Five Most Disappointing Movies Of 2022
Now is time for the disclaimer that I note every time I make a list like this. These lists of my favorites, the “best”, my most disappointing, the “worst” are […]
“Hidden Figures” No Longer Hidden Gem For Me
he story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.” Director: Theodore MelfiWriters: Allison Schroeder, […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 16.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
(Late) Breaking News: 95th Oscars Shortlists Announced
On Wednesday, December 21st, the Academy announced the shortlist for 10 different categories for the 95th Academy Awards. This is standard procedure for 10 categories: Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 15.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
Why Doesn’t Jennifer Lawrence Act Again Like In “Winter’s Bone”?
“An unflinching Ozark Mountain girl hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact.” Director: Debra GranikWriters: Debra Granik, Anne […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 14.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 13.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 12.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 11.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 10.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 9.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 8.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
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