Tag Archives: Award Season

“A Hidden Life”

Posted on December 20, 2019 by

“What’s happened to our country? To the land we love?” Story: Austrian Franz Jägerstätter is happy in his village. He farms, he loves his family, and he gathers with his fellows at the local beer garden. But this is WWII, … Continue reading →

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“Jojo Rabbit”

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

“Be the rabbit!” Story: Jojo Beltzler is ten years old, loves his mom, and has an imaginary best friend. Awwww, right? Well, his imaginary best friend is Adolph Hitler, and Jojo is a member of the Hitlerjugend. So…kinda not so … Continue reading →

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“Motherless Brooklyn” – normcore noir pulled off nicely

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

“D, you’re the tits!” Story: Lionel Essrog has one hell of a brain. His ability to remember things is practically photographic. But his Tourette syndrome makes connecting with others rough in 1950s NYC. So when his mentor and father-figure Frank … Continue reading →

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Rapid Review: “Beautiful Boy”

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

(Because really; award season means you’re trying to winnow down the musts from the must-pass.) Disjointed and choppy. I understand that’s probably what the director is going for, to echo the feelings of addiction and living with a loved one … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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“On the Basis of Sex”

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

“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. … Continue reading →

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Award Season: AFI Awards for 2018 announced!

Posted on January 5, 2019 by

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, … Continue reading →

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Rapid Review: “Mary Queen of Scots”

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

(Because really; award season means you’re trying to winnow down the musts from the must-pass.) “I know your heart has more in it than the men who counsel you.” An epic true story gets a intimate imagining in this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “If Beale Street Could Talk”!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

I’m stoked about this film, as it’s been getting a whole lot of great buzz, and the trailer is absolutely wonderful. So, synopsis! Set in early-1970s Harlem, If Beale Street Could Talk is a timeless and moving love story of both a … Continue reading →

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“Green Book” mini-review: A Touching, Powerful Tale

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

“Kentucky Fried Chicken! In Kentucky! When’s that ever gonna happen?” Genre I’d put it in: Quietly Moving Biopics Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the real lives of Dr. Donald Shirley and Tony “Lip” Vallelonga. Also based on real … Continue reading →

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