One of the challenges of Awards Season is simply keeping up. Between the International, Documentary, and Animation submissions being released, and the eventual shortlists from the Academy (coming next week), just trying to stay organized and on task is its own daunting odyssey at times. It's especially difficult this year, as the vast majority of … Continue reading A Quick Rush – Blitz
Over 150 films were deemed eligible by the Academy to compete for the Oscar for Documentary Feature. Last week, more than 90% of the field was eliminated, whittling the contest down to 15 semifinalists. I had already seen a few of the candidates, and since the announcement, I've ticked a few more off in my … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – The Doc is Out
I saw 111 new films in 2018 between the theatre and streaming services. Eleventy-one movies, eleventy-one reviews, either stand-alone or in groups. Eleventy-one chances to thrill, to laugh, to cry, and to outright despise. It's been a hell of a run this first year, and we're still not done. There are still plenty of movies … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of 2018
I caught a little bit of flack earlier this year (and not just the playful kind from my girlfriend) over my insistence to NOT see Ocean's 8. I stand by my decision, and I still allow for the possibility of seeing it if I am given a compelling reason. Basically, my choice boiled down to three … Continue reading A Women’s Heist Film That Actually Deserves to Exist – Widows
I Actually Paid To See This 