One of the cooler side effects of the last decade of Oscar viewing is in how short films are getting much more attention and praise. I first saw the shorts 10 years ago. I don't know if ShortsTV had done any curated screenings before that, but even if they did, what I saw back in … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2024 – Live Action Short
Greetings and salutations from the other side of 2023's dumpster fire! We endured a lot last year, and sadly, we're probably about to suffer through a whole lot more. Between ongoing wars, the possible end of American democracy, rampant racism and antisemitism, and Kim Kardashian trying to become a lawyer, the prospects for 2024 do … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – January 2024
There's a fine line to walk when a writer - and by extension a film - makes light of tropes and genre clichés. When done properly, it can lead to grand satires and parodies, most notably the likes of Airplane!, Hot Fuzz, and most recently, Knives Out. However, when executed poorly or haphazardly, like in … Continue reading There’s No Mystery Here – See How They Run
Before I delve into the steaming pile of "meh" that is The Midnight Sky, let me first preface by saying that I am a huge fan of George Clooney. I've followed his career for most of my life. He's the only reason I saw any episodes of ER (just not a fan of medical dramas … Continue reading Clooney Goes 0-for-4 in Space – The Midnight Sky
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