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Author: Bill

I'm just the idiot in the back row of the theatre, hopefully enjoying things just as much as you. If so (and even if not), let's talk about it

This Film is Not Yet Watchable – April 2022

We're officially 1/4 of the way through the year! WOO! I guess. Anyway, now that the Oscar Blitz is complete and the book has been fully closed on 2021 (the Razzies even recanted their "prize" to Bruce Willis after he announced he had aphasia - but weirdly they didn't take back their "Redeemer" award for … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – April 2022 →

Bill TFINYW 1 Comment April 1, 2022 13 Minutes

Just One More Thing… – 42nd Annual Razzies!

The Oscars are done. The Blitz is over. All the films that I'm going to see for any of these purposes I've seen. There's just one last thing to do to officially wrap up 2021 in cinema, and that's to acknowledge the absolute bottom of the barrel. Please welcome, Billie Eilish! Just kidding. I'd never … Continue reading Just One More Thing… – 42nd Annual Razzies! →

Bill News Leave a comment March 30, 2022 2 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Postmortem (VIDEO)

So, I've had a day to decompress. There was a LOT going on with this year's Oscars, most of it pretty bad, and that's before we even got to "The Slap." The ceremony opened with Venus and Serena Williams talking to a camera at the back of stage, making me openly wonder if I was … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Postmortem (VIDEO) →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 29, 2022 5 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Live Diary

It's the big night at last! And as you can see, I'm starting this year's live blog nearly an hour before the ceremony actually starts. That's because of the utterly nonsensical, totally bullshit, funny third thing that elucidates the idea of a terrible fucking idea, of the Academy kowtowing to Disney's corporate demands and relegating … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Live Diary →

Bill Oscars Leave a comment March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 15 Minutes

Dave’s Not Here, Man – Studio 666

Back in February, I named Studio 666, a new film by the vanguards of rock, Foo Fighters, as my "Redemption Reel" for that month's edition of "This Film is Not Yet Watchable." However, between my work and the Oscar Blitz, I wasn't able to get around to actually seeing it during its limited theatrical run. … Continue reading Dave’s Not Here, Man – Studio 666 →

Bill Reviews Leave a comment March 27, 2022 6 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Who Will Win? (VIDEO)

It's been a long road, but it's almost over. We've broken down 23 categories, giving more attention to the majority of them than the Academy will, and that's their actual fucking job. But in these last 48 hours before the ceremony is officially screwed up once again, there's one last bit of business to attend … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Who Will Win? (VIDEO) →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 25, 2022 1 Minute

Oscar Gold 2022 – Best Picture

My dear readers, we come to it at last. The big one. The mamma jamma. The reason any of us still pay attention to any of this - Best Picture. Ten films are up for the highest honor in cinema, but only one will walk away with the prize. That is, assuming the presenters don't … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Best Picture →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 12 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Original Screenplay

We're down to just two remaining categories, and tonight might be the most important one to break down, as it's the only one of the so-called "major" categories that has any legitimate intrigue to it. Yet another reason why The Academy - and really Disney - are complete dicks for hacking a third of the … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Original Screenplay →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 22, 2022 13 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2022 – Makeup & Hairstyling

This is a category that, in a typical year, I tend to get out of the way quickly. Part of the reason for that is that it was the last field to expand to a full slate of five nominees. Having only three in previous years made it stick out, so I preferred to dispense … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Makeup & Hairstyling →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment March 21, 2022 9 Minutes

News: Awards Season Round-Up

With a week to go before the Academy Awards, it's time once again to go over all the other major ceremonies of Awards Season. This will give us our best indicators of how the big night might shake out. All the major guilds have had their say, as well as the BAFTAs and Independent Spirit … Continue reading News: Awards Season Round-Up →

Bill News, Oscars Leave a comment March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 5 Minutes

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