(I usually just jot down my reactions whole watching the Oscars, and this year was no different…. EXCEPT I FORGOT TO POST THIS ON MONDAY. LOL. So here it is many days late.) Ugh, Carey Mulligan’s dress. 😍 Gorgeous. Well, the setting is pretty! I actually saw all the short films except documentary this yearContinue reading “Mini Oscars Reaction 2021”
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Film Review: The Call of the Wild (2020)
Dir: Chris Sanders Starring: Harrison Ford, Terry Notary, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, and more. Rating: PG Runtime: 1hr 40min Spoiler Level: Light! Book spoilers are noted. As a self-admitted former wolf girl, one of my favorite books growing up was The Call of the Wild by Jack London. However, my introduction to theContinue reading “Film Review: The Call of the Wild (2020)”
My Week in Movies
So my internet is terrible and I had to write all of this on my phone, please excuse any typos. But this week I managed to get to the theater four times, so I thought I’d post some mini reviews… Avengers: Endgame (Reissue): The sequel to last year’s massive Marvel hit Infinity War and theContinue reading “My Week in Movies”
Film Review: Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Dir: Russo Bros Starring: Everyone, really. Runtime: 3hr1min Rating: PG-13 Spoiler level: Light (ANY MAJOR SPOILERS WILL BE BELOW A CUT) At last, the moment Marvel fans have been waiting for is finally upon us – the hotly-anticipated sequel to 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and the culmination of a 22-film saga that began with 2008’sContinue reading “Film Review: Avengers: Endgame (2019)”
Film Review: Dumbo (2019)
Dir: Tim Burton Starring: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Alan Arkin, etc. Runtime: 1hr52min Rating: PG Spoiler level: Light When I first heard that Disney planned to put out a live-action version of the 1941 animated film Dumbo, I – and many others – had reservations. The original Dumbo is a classic, reveredContinue reading “Film Review: Dumbo (2019)”
One Shot #4: Babe (1995)
There is nothing like a good, wholesome film; the kind you can pop in and watch at anytime, but are perhaps best on a rainy afternoon, when you can curl up on the couch with a warm blanket and a cup of coffee, or tea, or hot cocoa. A film that warms the heart andContinue reading “One Shot #4: Babe (1995)”
Film Review: Captain Marvel (2019)
Dir: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Starring: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Annette Bening, Ben Mendelsohn, Lee Pace, Djimon Hounsou, Gemma Chan, etc. Runtime: 2hr4min Rating: PG-13 Spoiler level: Anything major will be marked under a ‘Read more’! Captain Marvel, the latest origin story in the extensive Marvel Cinematic Universe, follows the titular heroineContinue reading “Film Review: Captain Marvel (2019)”
Oscars Reaction 2019!
I missed the red carpet because of work and I am PISSED. I love seeing all the snazzy suits and dresses. But at least I am not missing the actual show. We will see how this host-less show goes. I actually liked Kimmel the last two years, but other recent hosts have totally flopped, soContinue reading “Oscars Reaction 2019!”
Best Picture Countdown #1: The Favourite
“I have sent for some lobsters. I thought we could race them and then eat them.” – Olivia Colman as Queen Anne in The Favourite (2018) Of all eight films nominated for Best Picture at the 91st Academy Awards, Yorgos Lanthimos’s semi-ridiculous period dramedy The Favourite impressed me the most. A thrilling combination of absurdContinue reading “Best Picture Countdown #1: The Favourite”
Best Picture Countdown #2: BlackKklansman
“I just want to leave you, sisters and brothers, with these last words. If I am not for myself, who will be? If I am for myself alone, who am I? If not now, when? And if not you, who? We need an undying love for black people, wherever we may be. All power toContinue reading “Best Picture Countdown #2: BlackKklansman”
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