It's been a hell of a ride, folks. Between wildfires, delayed nominations, the myriad controversies surrounding the leading candidate, and the recent tragic passing of Gene Hackman that won't make the In Memoriam montage because there's not enough time to recut the whole thing, this has been one of the most tumultuous run-ups to the … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2025 – Best Picture (VIDEO)
For as long as I can remember, I've always loved a good story. Whether it was a bedtime story my mom made up, a book, or even a piece of well-written news copy, I am enchanted by a tale told well. I didn't really know how to express myself when I was younger, as I … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2025 – Original Screenplay (VIDEO)
Usually, the Best Director contest is an easy one to parse and predict. Essentially, all we're asking is who had the best cinematic eye, who did the best job getting great performances out of their cast, and most importantly, who best executed the creative vision of the overall film? I normally get a bit of … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2025 – Best Director
The time has come, ladies and germs! At the ass crack of dawn this morning, and with significant portions of Los Angeles County still on fire, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brought out Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennot to announce this year's Oscar nominees. I myself did NOT watch the proceedings live, … Continue reading No Huddle BLITZ! – 97th Academy Awards Nominations
The plight of the American immigrant is a seemingly bottomless well from which to draw stories and drama for film, and really all media. Part of this is because this nation was founded on the principle of being a beacon of hope and freedom for oppressed peoples the world over. Immigration is part of the … Continue reading Immigrant Song – The Brutalist
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