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REVIEW: Da 5 Bloods
Arriving at an opportune time in the midst of social unrest surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" is yet another emphatic... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: The High Note
In a key scene in Nisha Ganatra's "The High Note", the lead character Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross) explains to her assistant (Dakota Johnson) the uphill... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Pieces of Us: The Best Films of the 2010s
As I write this, a new decade is proceeding under inauspicious circumstances, as a deadly pandemic has enforced drastic measures such as social distancing and... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
And the Oscar Goes To... Parasite!
History has been made! At the end of an incredible Oscar ceremony, it was Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" which took home Best Picture, thereby becoming the first... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Best of 2019: Top 10 Films of the Year
With the Academy Awards ceremony just moments away, it feels like an appropriate time to finally sound off on my personal faves of the year 2019. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oscar Watch: 1917
With dozens of films dedicated to the subject, every announcement of a WWI comes with a feeling of "been there, done that." But in the ambitious hands of... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Best of 2019: Top 20 Acting Performances
During the days of classic Hollywood and the peak of the studio system, great acting was often showcased through star vehicles - films crafted around the person... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Best of 2019: Top 10 Foreign Language Films
When Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” dominated the awards circuit in 2018, it represented a rare instance of non-English cinema taking the spotlight. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Best of 2019: Top 10 Documentaries
A daring mission to the spoon, a nerve-wracking war story, a devious political conspiracy. For mainstream audiences, these premises bring to mind some of the... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: SAG Predictions
With the Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards agreeing on their acting winners, I expect more of the same tomorrow at the SAG Awards. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Critics Choice Predictions
Tomorrow, the last major awards before the Oscar nominations will be handed out by the Critics Choice Association. And as they love to remind us, they are one o... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Golden Globe Awards
With the Oscar nominations fast approaching, the Golden Globes last weekend gave a strong hint of who the frontrunners will be come Monday morning. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Little Women
Given the debate surrounding the value (or lack thereof) of yet another "Little Women" adaptation hitting theaters, let me preface this review by saying that I... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Golden Globe Predictions
The 2020 phase of the awards season kicks off in fine style tomorrow with the Golden Globe Awards and anticipation is high as several films are looking strong t... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Can A24 Make a Best Picture Comeback?
Is it time to say goodbye to 'The Farewell' in the Best Picture race?With just two weeks to go before nomination voting closes on January 7 for the next... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Uncut Gems
Ever since the Safdie brothers exploded unto the independent film scene with their breakthrough feature "Heaven Knows What", they have established themselves... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: AAFCA Awards
Jordan Peele’s “Us” was named the year’s Best Film today by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the world’s largest group of black film... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: SAG Nominations
Best Cast in a Motion PictureBombshellThe IrishmanJojo RabbitOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodParasiteBest Male Actor in a Leading RoleChristian Bale (“Ford v... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Golden Globe Nominations
Best Picture, Drama1917The IrishmanJokerMarriage StoryThe Two PopesBest Picture, Musical or Comedy Dolemite is My NameJojo RabbitKnives OutOnce Upon a Time in... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Critics Choice Nominations
BEST PICTURE 1917Ford v FerrariThe IrishmanJojo RabbitJokerLittle WomenMarriage StoryOnce Upon a Time… in HollywoodParasiteUncut GemsBEST DIRECTORNoah Baumbach ... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES