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. They mostly are. … Continue reading 2020 Oscar-Nominated Animated Feature Films
“The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” Written and Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen In my mind, there are two types of Coen Brothers films: the deadly (physically or psychologically violent films where the stakes are sky-high), and the irreverent (the … Continue reading “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”
Ninety three. That’s the number of people who have votes for the Golden Globes. And they are notoriously open to having their votes…er…”influenced”. So, as ever, the Globes are sure to confound. And as much as odds-makers would like to … Continue reading 2018 Golden Globe Predictions
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Directed by Martin McDonagh A huge Martin McDonagh fan, I couldn’t wait to see this film. I mean, his irreverence combined with small-town America and a cast filled with heavyweights who can handle McDonagh’s version … Continue reading “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
“Hail, Caesar” Directed (and written and produced) by Joel & Ethan Coen The Coen Bros. have established their predilection to write and produce many different types and genres of films. And, as you might already know, they have been wildly … Continue reading “Hail, Caesar”
“Legend” Directed by Brian Helgeland It’s not often a soundtrack ruins a film for me. And it’s almost unicorn-like when that composer is someone I love as much as Carter Burwell…. “Legend” is a fascinating film on so many levels! … Continue reading “Legend”
“Anomalisa” Directed by Duke Johnson & Charlie Kaufman Bizarre Mr. Charlie Kaufman. He just can’t let go of the puppets representing the awkwardness that is human interaction and relationship. But, whereas, in “Malkovich”, the puppets were a literal means of … Continue reading “Anomalisa”
“Carol” Directed by Todd Haynes This is a tough movie to give a consistent review to. It is typical Haynes, in that he has given us a beautifully realized slice of life from a different era – while simultaneously showing … Continue reading “Carol”
