As I started to write up this very late take on today's Oscar nominations, some Frenkie de Jong news broke on Twitter and I was rightfully distracted. If the stories from the Catalan press to be believed then de Jong will be playing for FC Barcelona next summer. I had to search for any Dutch … Continue reading A Proper Over Reaction
Category: Film
One Week Out
Yesterday, Oscar ballots were turned in and a week from today, they will announce the nominees at an abnormally early time for the west coast. So, I guess a person in my position should make one final prediction for the 91st Academy Award nominees. BEST PICTURE: A Star Is Born BlacKkKlansman Black Panther Bohemian Rhapsody … Continue reading One Week Out
The Hangover’s Hangover
Comparing the most recent list of DGA nominees to the most recent list of Oscar nominees, it looks like one of the DGA nominees is going to miss out on the big BEST DIRECTOR nomination. I remember when panic and fear swept the world when Martin McDonagh was nominated for Best Director last year only … Continue reading The Hangover’s Hangover
The Films of 2018
I recently watched a year in review on YouTube where the vlogger said that 2018 wasn’t a great year for film. Obviously, I have to disagree because 2018 was definitely a great year. 2018 might’ve been the strongest year since 2015. It was a year where the viewer has to do some work to find … Continue reading The Films of 2018