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, so … Continue 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 absurd … Continue reading Best Picture Countdown #1: The Favourite

Best Picture Countdown #3: Roma

"We are alone. No matter what they tell you, we women are always alone." - Marina de Tavira as Sofía in Roma (2018) Alfonso Cuarón's semi-autobiographical drama Roma has become the Awards season darling over the last few months, racking up heaps of praise from critics and audiences alike - though many viewers never had … Continue reading Best Picture Countdown #3: Roma

Best Picture Countdown #4: A Star is Born

"Music is essentially twelve notes between any octave. Twelve notes and the octave repeats. It's the same story told over and over. All the artist can offer the world is how they see those twelve notes." - Sam Elliott as Bobby Maine in A Star is Born (2018) Early into awards-speculation season, Bradley Cooper's highly-anticipated directorial debut … Continue reading Best Picture Countdown #4: A Star is Born

Best Picture Countdown #5: Black Panther

“In times of crisis, the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe." - Chadwick Boseman as T'Challah in Black Panther (2018) In a world where audiences are growing weary of superhero movies in spite of their box … Continue reading Best Picture Countdown #5: Black Panther

Best Picture Countdown #8: Bohemian Rhapsody

"This is when the operatic section comes in." - Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Bringing up the rear in my Best Picture countdown is the Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, directed by *redacted* and Dexter Fletcher. It's earned a boatload of money all over the world and is both a visual … Continue reading Best Picture Countdown #8: Bohemian Rhapsody