“Ripper Street” (BBC/Amazon Prime) Created by Richard Warlow Fully aware I’m one of about ten people who watched this show, I write this in hopes I will convince a few of you to give it a go. It is intelligent, … Continue reading “Ripper Street” (BBC/Amazon Prime)
“Iron Fist” (Netflix – Season 1) Created by Scott Buck <sigh> Let me start this by saying how much I love (and vociferously championed) the Netflix canon of Marvel-based series. “Daredevil”, “Jessica Jones” and “Luke Cage” have done something quite … Continue reading “Iron Fist” (Netflix – Season 1)
This year’s animated feature nominees span the gamut from overtly, wildly, disgustingly commercial to overtly, wildly and disgustingly esoteric. And then a bunch of stuff in the middle. Which is not to say they aren’t quality films…well…one really isn’t…but the … Continue reading 2017 Oscar-Nominated Animated Feature Film Roundup
“Logan” Directed by James Mangold Taking nothing away from director James Mangold, imagine if Luc Besson had made “Leon: The Professional” as part of the Marvel universe, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what you’re getting yourself in … Continue reading “Logan”
“Get Out!” Directed by Jordan Peele So…you need to know that this terrific movie from first-time film director, but long-time comic genius, Jordan Peele, is a film that will be seen and felt in two completely different ways. Those of … Continue reading “Get Out!”
It’s time for my Top 15 Features, Top 5 Docs and 10 Worst Films of the year. I know…why do a ‘Top Ten’ list AFTER the Oscars…in MARCH?! Well, because, there’s just too much to watch prior to the Oscars, … Continue reading Best & Worst Films of 2016
89th Annual Academy Awards Having literally seen ALL SIXTY-TWO nominated films, and having discussed the awards with members and staff of AMPAS, and having read many other predictions, I think I’ve got a pretty good handle on this. So here … Continue reading Jason’s ’89th Annual Academy Awards’ Predictions & Predilections
Speechless. Overwhelmed. Devastated. This might be, from top to bottom, one of the most affecting group of Oscar nommed documentary shorts in history. Don’t get me wrong, each year’s nominated short docs are greatly affecting in some manner, with one … Continue reading 2017 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary
“John Wick 2” Directed by Chad Stahelski In 1983 (I think), I saw Gang of Four at Cahn Auditorium at my alma mater, Northwestern University. To this day, it is still the loudest event I have ever been witness to. … Continue reading “John Wick 2”
“Loving” Directed by Jeff Nichols There have been several films this year that show just how far our society has come…which, of course, really highlight, in these dark times, just how quickly things can go in reverse. “Loving”, Jeff … Continue reading “Loving”
The No Spoiler Critic 