As you may know, I have a particular set of issues when it comes to the Oscars every year. Sometimes it's who gets nominated. Sometimes it's the naked corporate fealty to Disney. Sometimes it's the exercise in utter cringe that the ceremony itself has become. Sometimes it's all of the above. But I keep following … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2023 – Documentary Feature
Well folks, we made it. After nearly two months of searching, planning, and running all over creation, we've once again reached the end of the Documentary Feature shortlist. This year was harder than most, as a lot of non-fiction films flew completely under the radar. Only a few got full-on theatrical releases, while the vast … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts: Doc’s Orders – Part 4
The purpose of any documentary film - regardless of subject matter - is the search for truth. It's the entire point of nonfiction storytelling, to deal in facts, to educate, to highlight elements of our world that deserve to be seen and appreciated, even if we don't agree with the overall point being made. That's … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Documentary Feature
I honestly lost count of the number of times last year that I said on this blog that 2021 was a weak year for animation. Out of the 26 films submitted for the Animated Feature category, three were lazy sequels to movies that already weren't that good to begin with (The Addams Family being the … Continue reading Oscar Gold 2022 – Animated Feature
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