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: […]
“Minari” | Performances Illuminate Real Emotional Trauma
“A Korean family starts a farm in 1980s Arkansas.” Director: Lee Isaac ChiungWriter: Lee Isaac ChungStaring: Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan S. Kim, Noel Cho, Yuh-Jung YounStreaming: Vudu RentalRelease Date: […]
“Sunset Boulevard” | Understandably Well Regarded…But Missing My Certain Magic
“A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return.” Director: Frank LloydWriters: Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, D.M. Marshman Jr.Staring: William Holden, Gloria […]
“Brokeback Mountain” | This Movie Broke Me
Director: Ang LeeWriters: Annie Proulx, Larry McCurtry, Dianna OssanaStaring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle WilliamsStreaming: PeacockRelease Date: January 13, 2006 Brokeback Mountain is one of the best romantic movies I have […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“My Octopus Teacher” (Instant Reaction)
Director: Pippa Ehrlich, James ReedWriters: Pippa Ehrlich, James ReedStaring: Craig Foster, Tom Foster, The OctopusStreaming: NetflixRelease Date: September 7, 2020 First thing about My Octopus Teacher is that it was beautifully shot. […]
“News Of The World” (Instant Reaction)
Director: Paul GreengrassWriters: Paul Greengrass, Luke Davies, Paulette JilesStaring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Tom AstorStreaming: Apple TV+Release Date: December 25, 2020 “A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, […]
“Sound Of Metal” | Sleeper That’s Worth The Hype (Instant Reaction)
Director: Darius MarderWriters: Darius Marder, Abraham Marder, CianfranceStaring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren RidloffStreaming: Amazon PrimeRelease Date: December 4, 2020 This is a good movie. It is a […]
“Pieces Of A Woman” | Kirby Creates Tears (Instant Reaction)
“When a young mother’s home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with loved ones in this deeply personal story of a […]
“Nomadland” | Beautiful Self-Awareness
Director: Chloé ZhaoWriters: Jessica Bruder, Chloé ZhaoStaring: Francis McDormand, David StrathairnStreaming: HuluRelease Date: February 19, 2021 Nomadland land is a character drama based around Fern (Frances McDormand). After losing everything in […]
“The Florida Project” | Adults Are The Worst; Hope Is Wasted
Director: Sean BakerWriters: Sean Baker, Chris BergochStaring: Brooklyn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem DafoeStreaming: NetflixRelease Date: November 10, 2017 The Florida Project is a hard movie to watch. And it is meant […]
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