Critics’ Choice Awards 2019 – ties! Black Panther! Ms. Maisel!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Denise

The 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards were held last night, and while there were some expected outcomes – looking at you, winners Christian Bale, Rachel Brosnahan and best song “Shallow” – there were a few happy surprises.

I love how much love Black Panther got, especially as early in the year films often get overlooked come end of the year award time. Speaking of overlooked, I really need to go see First Reformed, as screenwriter Paul Schrader nabbed best screenplay. It’s been on my list, but I’ve never gotten around to it. Til now.

But the stunner of the night were the ties for Best Actress; both the main film and TV categories had ties, giving awards to Lady Gaga, Glen Close, Amy Adams and Patricia Arquette.

Read Entertainment Weekly’s fabulous piece that lists all the winners. Congratulations, all!

https://ew.com/awards/2019/01/13/critics-choice-awards-2019-winners-list/

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“On the Basis of Sex”

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Denise

“You’re a smart girl, Ruthie. You married a star!”

Story: The real-life story of Kiki Bader Ginsburg, and how she went from law school student, wife and mother to a Supreme Court justice. Yeah, her nickname is Kiki. That’s simply wonderful.

Genre I’d put it in: Captivating Biopics

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the original Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Notorious R.B.G. herself. Continue reading →

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ROE Giveaway: “On the Basis of Sex”!

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Denise

UPDATE – YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS FOR CONSIDERATION IN THIS CONTEST. ENTRIES THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED MUST SEND ME A NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS IF CHOSEN AS A WINNER IN THIS CONTEST. 🙂

How about some RBG to start the new year out right? Yeah, thought you’d be up for that. I’ve got some Run Of Engagement passes for the incredible biopic On the Basis of Sex! Synopsis!

This film tells an inspiring and spirited true story of a young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) as she teams with her husband Marty (Armie Hammer) to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination.

Ready? Let’s go! Continue reading →

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Award Season: AFI Awards for 2018 announced!

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Denise

The American Film Institute has just released its list of winners from 2018! Ten films and ten television programs have been selected, as well as a special award for the film Roma.  Here’s the info on what these awards signify, straight from AFI:

The AFI Awards 2018 celebrates the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image – with 10 films and 10 television programs deemed culturally and artistically significant. 

See a full list of the winners including information on each recipient from Film and TV right here at the AFI website. Or if you just want to know who’s been tapped, read on after the jump. Congratulations to all the honorees! Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Doctor Who Season Eleven

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Denise
Happy New Year! Sorry for the gap, but I’ve been crunching through movies like a mad-woman (apt description, that one) the past few weeks. So, here’s my review of the latest Doctor Who season, originally published at The Green Man Review!

“Are you a doctor? Shame. I’m looking for a doctor.”

Eleven new seasons. Thirteenth doctor. Jodie Whittaker. With me? Good. Let’s do this.

I was not a fan of the last doctor. Felt like he was odd for odd’s sake, and let’s face it; the majority of season ten eps were crap. All apologies to Peter Capaldi, but the stories last season were awful. My friend and I said “well, what the hell just happened here” so often I’ve lost count. But this season? It’s fantastic.

The new Doctor loves bobbing for apples candy floss, purple sofas, and fast talking. Really fast talking. Folks who aren’t used to the glory that’s the Yorkshire accent may need a moment or two to get with the flow. But I absolutely adore it – hello Sean Bean, Brian Blessed and Dame Judi Dench! – so I dug in immediately.
Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Smashmallow’s Cinnamon Churro marshmallow

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Denise
Originally published over at The Green Man Review!

‘Tis the season for warm festive beverages! And for all the things to top ’em. Nutmeg for nog, a cinnamon stick for mulled goodness, and for folk who partake of animal products (ex: gelatin), marshmallows for coffee and chocolate-centric libations. I have a love-hate relationship with marshmallows. I love how they bob on the top of my drink, but hate that most of the time I’m left with a soggy bit of ‘mallow bloof (it’s a word because I just used it) as I empty my mug. However, that’s about to change, thanks to Smashmallow. Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: “Funko’s Rock Candy Thirteenth Doctor Vinyl Collectible”

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Denise
Originally published at The Green Man Review!

She’s here! And she’s fantastic.

I was one of those people who was stoked at the idea of a female Doctor. Why not? The show has done all different ages and attitudes with the Doctor’s regenerations, why not shift a chromosome or two (because who knows how many genes the Doctor has? Or if the Doctor even has genes…) And I’m happy to say that I’m enjoying the series so far. Yay! Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch – have a merry scary Christmas with Jordan Peele’s “Us”!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Denise

From the look of this trailer, seems Peele has knocked it out of the park yet again. Synopsis!

Visionary filmmaker and Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele, who created the blockbuster Get Out, follows that success with another original and provocative thriller: Us. Peele produces for his Monkeypaw Productions alongside Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum. Also producing is Monkeypaw’s Ian Cooper. Written and directed by Peele.

Us invades March 15th, 2019. Get ready.

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TrailerWatch – Yuletide brings a “Men in Black: International” trailer with Thompson & Hemsworth. You’re welcome, my thirsty friends.

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Denise

A great original film. A pair of fantastic actors that are exceedingly easy on the eyes. Welcome to Men in Black International y’all! Synopsis!

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.

MiBI hits theaters June 14th, 2019.

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“Bumblebee” is the Transformers movie long-time fans have been waiting for

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: Though Spielberg and Bay are both producers on this revamp of the series, this story is definitely more Steve than Mike. And thank Unicron for that. By creating characters worth caring about (including Bee) and a compelling story that goes beyond chase-and-boom, this film has heart, soul…and explosions. Great work by Stanfield – working with all that top-notch CGI couldn’t have been easy, but she makes it look effortless. Grade: A

“You’re actually talking! And you’re listening to The Smiths!”

Okay, it’s Awards Season and there’s a glut of screenings between December holidays, so let’s do this fast! (Or fast-ish.) Bumblebee is really good. Like, “oh man this is what I was hoping for with a Transformers movie” good. “Left that Michael Bay directed schlock in the dust” good.  “Holy crap I can’t  believe I just gave a Transformers movie an A” good. But trust me; this is one movie where you don’t have to sheepishly tell your friends you’re going as a guilty pleasure. Go because it’s a compelling story that just so happens to have some awesome action pieces. Continue reading →

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