Category Archives: Film

1
Aug

Streaming Picks: August 2021

FILMSTop PicksMagnolia – Netflix 8/1Princess Cyd – Hulu 8/5 Mrs. Doubtfire – Disney+ 8/6Homeroom – Hulu 8/12 Reminiscence – HBO Max 8/21Annette – Prime 8/20It feels like it’s been forever since Netflix added a bona fide classic from the 20th … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Previews, Television | Tagged amazon, annette, different world, disney, friday night lights, hbo max, homeroom, hulu, magnolia, mrs doubtfire, netflix, prime, princess cyd, reminiscence, reservation dogs | Leave a comment

2
Jul

Streaming Picks: July 2021

FILMSTop PicksThe Conversation – Hulu 7/1No Sudden Move – HBO Max 7/1 Rear Window – Prime 7/1 Summer of Soul – Hulu 7/2 The Empty Man – HBO Max 7/17 This is honestly one of the greatest movie months I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Previews, Television | Tagged amazon, conversation, disney, empty man, hbo max, hulu, i think you should leave, monsters at work, netflix, no sudden move, prime, rear window, summer of soul | Leave a comment

4
Jun

Streaming Picks: June 2021

FILMSTop PicksDr. Strangelove – HBO Max 6/1 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – Prime 6/1Gone Girl – Hulu 6/15 Luca – Disney+ 6/18 It’s the end of the world as we know it… and I feel … Continue reading →

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6
May

The Optimist’s Summer Movie Preview 2021

The pandemic robbed us of not just a summer movie season, but a year’s worth of theatrical experiences. But with more than 100 million vaccinated and many theaters reopening – even if not at full capacity – it’s time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Previews | Tagged black widow, candyman, conjuring, disney, green knight, hbo max, in the heights, night house, quiet place, reminiscence, shang-chi, sparks brothers, stillwater, suicide squad, those who wish me dead, wrath of man, zola | Leave a comment

1
May

Streaming Picks: May 2021

FILMSTop PicksRobot & Frank – Prime and Hulu 5/9 Those Who Wish Me Dead – HBO Max 5/14 The Woman in the Window – Netflix 5/14 Cruella – Disney+ 5/24 This month we’ve got a hidden gem and three originals … Continue reading →

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25
Apr

My Dream Oscar Ballot 2021

Once again, I’m going off the Academy’s eligibility lists, so several movies I would have considered for some awards aren’t represented here. I’ve also seen too few foreign language films to fill out those categories, so I’m abstaining. So enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Film, Oscars | Tagged amazon, another round, apple, assistant, birds of prey, borat, boys state, da 5 bloods, dick johnson is dead, disney, emma, eurovision song contest, father, first cow, greyhound, hulu, i'm thinking of ending things, invisible man, judas and the black messiah, little things, ma rainey's black bottom, mank, midnight sky, minari, mulan, netflix, never rarely sometimes always, nomadland, one night in miami, onward, palm springs, possessor, prime, promising young woman, soul, sound of metal, tenet, time, trial of the chicago 7, vast of night, wolfwalkers | Leave a comment

24
Apr

Oscar Re-Do: 2010

You know the drill. Winners in bold, then we break it down. BEST PICTURE 127 HoursBlack SwanThe FighterInceptionThe Kids Are All RightThe King’s SpeechThe Social NetworkToy Story 3True GritWinter’s Bone Should have won: The Social Network Not even nominated: Shutter … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Best Of, Film, Oscars | Tagged black swan, dogtooth, fighter, social network, toy story 3 | Leave a comment

23
Apr

Oscar Guide 2021

While the extended season offered plenty of pros and cons, there are still a few races that don’t seem quite over. So here’s what should and will win, but remember that you shouldn’t be putting money based on my picks. … Continue reading →

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8
Apr

20 After 20: 2000

While I plan on continuing this project for years, this pandemic didn’t exactly make this project easier. “Free time” really felt like a myth, so I ran out of time to revisit more of these titles, which might have resulted … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Film | Tagged almost famous, american psycho, bamboozled, beau travail, best in show, crouching tiger hidden dragon, hamlet, high fidelity, love and basketball, o brother where art thou, quills, remember the titans, requiem for a dream, snatch, state and main, traffic, unbreakable, virgin suicides, wonder boys, you can count on me | Leave a comment

1
Apr

Streaming Picks: April 2021

FILMSTop PicksBringing Up Baby – HBO Max 4/1 My Cousin Vinny – Prime 4/1 Rush – Netflix 4/16 Baby’s Day Out – Disney+ 4/23 It seems like we could all use some laughs and some excitement. The first two films … Continue reading →

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