95th Annual Academy Awards So, I try and screen every nominated film, and this year I did with one exception, “Tell It Like a Woman”, because there is only so much time, and a film with only a Best Song … Continue reading Jason’s Predictions and Predilections for the 95th Annual Academy Awards
“Joker” Directed by Todd Phillips Let’s get this out of the way up front. Todd Phillips’ “Joker,” in terms of film-craft, atmosphere, focus, and performance, is one of the greatest films of this decade. Maybe any decade. That statement, while … Continue reading “Joker”
“If Beale Street Could Talk” Directed by Barry Jenkins From the opening seconds of Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street Could Talk”, you know you’re in for something special. The look, the colors, the close-ups, the music(!), and the adoration in … Continue reading “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Not that you shouldn’t watch all the performances, but it’s difficult, at best, to find the time. As a rule, I don’t sleep, so…here are my observations of the nominated performances. I have also reviewed many of these films separately … Continue reading 2019 SAG Awards Viewing Guide: Part 4 – Film Awards
Not that you shouldn’t watch all the performances, but it’s difficult, at best, to find the time. As a rule, I don’t sleep, so…here are my observations of the nominated performances. As I mentioned in the TV Drama viewing guide, … Continue reading 2019 SAG Awards Viewing Guide: Part 2 – Television Comedy Awards
“Widows” Directed by Steve McQueen Maybe the worst marketed film of all time, “Widows” is NOT a heist film. It’s a beautiful, yet occasionally violent, study on the effects of family deceit, grieving, greed, ambition, political legacy, the politics of … Continue reading “Widows”
The No Spoiler Critic 