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Tag: Denzel Washington

CS-Sigh – The Little Things

A good crime procedural requires basically two things to work. One, a compelling cast of believable characters, and two, a case/mystery that can intrigue the audience enough to invest in the step-by-step process of figuring everything out. Now, there are only so many of these types of stories to tell, so naturally over the years … Continue reading CS-Sigh – The Little Things →

Bill Reviews Leave a comment February 16, 2021 8 Minutes

When Levee Breaks – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

It's a rare thing when an actor gives a performance that truly feels otherworldly, as if they're so lost in a role that nothing could extricate them from the moment. It can reach deep within your own being as a viewer, even if you have no real-life connection to the character. It's transformative in a … Continue reading When Levee Breaks – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom →

Bill Reviews 6 Comments January 14, 2021 7 Minutes

Oscar Gold 2018 – Best Actor

We're down to the final three categories, and tonight we deal with the last one that I actually finished this year. It's always interesting to me to see which category ends up being the final one to wrap up the blitz. Two years ago, the first time I completed every film, it was Foreign Language, … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2018 – Best Actor →

Bill Oscars 1 Comment February 24, 2018 7 Minutes

The Blitz is On! 90th Oscar Nominations Revealed!

This is my absolute favorite time of year. I've loved the Academy Awards since I was a child, and it's one of my bucket list dreams to just be nominated, or even get to attend. Today, for me, is like the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, when Santa Claus arrives to end the … Continue reading The Blitz is On! 90th Oscar Nominations Revealed! →

Bill News, Oscars Leave a comment January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 5 Minutes
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